The imperative – English Grammar Test for B1
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2 It’s forbidden to use phones in class. → ___
3 Please close the window. → It is necessary ___
4 Don’t be late for school. → It’s important ___
5 Wash your hands before eating. → You must ___
6 It’s a good idea to listen carefully. → ___
7 Students must not talk during the exam. → ___
8 Don’t forget to bring your homework. → Remember ___
9 Be careful when crossing the road. → You must ___
10 Please sit down and relax. → You should ___
11 It’s forbidden to smoke here. → ___
12 Show me your passport. → You must ___
13 Don’t make noise in the library. → Students must not ___
14 It’s a good idea to check your answers again. → ___
15 Take an umbrella. It’s raining. → You should ___
16 Don’t run in the corridor. → You must not ___
17 Open your books at page 10. → All students must ___
18 It’s important not to be rude to others. → ___
19 Please answer the phone. → You should ___
20 Don’t shout at your brother. → You must not ___
21 Remember to turn off the lights. → Don’t ___
22 Don’t touch that wire. → It’s dangerous to ___
23 Be kind to your classmates. → You should ___
24 It’s necessary to hand in your essay today. → ___
25 Don’t put your shoes on the sofa. → You must not ___
26 Drink plenty of water. → You should ___
27 Don’t leave your bag here. → It’s forbidden ___
28 Please wait in line. → You must ___
29 Don’t open the door now. → You mustn’t ___
30 Follow the instructions carefully. → You must ___
Answer
1 Be quiet here. – Imperative for necessity.
2 Don’t use phones in class. – Negative imperative = prohibition.
3 It is necessary to close the window. – Imperative → necessity.
4 It’s important not to be late for school. – Negative imperative → full sentence.
5 You must wash your hands before eating. – Command → obligation.
6 Listen carefully. – Imperative for advice.
7 Don’t talk during the exam. – Negative imperative.
8 Remember to bring your homework. – Imperative = reminder.
9 You must be careful when crossing the road. – Imperative → obligation.
10 You should sit down and relax. – Imperative softened into advice.
11 Don’t smoke here. – Negative imperative.
12 You must show me your passport. – Obligation sentence.
13 Students must not make noise in the library. – Negative imperative → full sentence.
14 Check your answers again. – Imperative for advice.
15 You should take an umbrella. – Imperative softened to advice.
16 You must not run in the corridor. – Negative imperative → obligation.
17 All students must open their books at page 10. – Imperative → obligation.
18 Don’t be rude to others. – Imperative prohibition.
19 You should answer the phone. – Request → advice.
20 You must not shout at your brother. – Negative imperative → prohibition.
21 Don’t forget to turn off the lights. – Imperative of reminder.
22 It’s dangerous to touch that wire. – Warning → explanation.
23 You should be kind to your classmates. – Imperative softened.
24 Hand in your essay today. – Imperative → obligation.
25 You must not put your shoes on the sofa. – Negative imperative → prohibition.
26 You should drink plenty of water. – Imperative → advice.
27 It’s forbidden to leave your bag here. – Negative imperative → rule.
28 You must wait in line. – Imperative → obligation.
29 You mustn’t open the door now. – Negative imperative.
30 You must follow the instructions carefully. – Imperative → obligation.