The imperative – English Grammar Test for B1
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(a) Yes
(b) No
2 What is the correct imperative form: “Be’s quiet” or “Be quiet”?
(a) Be’s quiet
(b) Be quiet
3 Can imperatives be used with “please” to sound more polite?
(a) Yes
(b) No
4 Which is correct in the negative imperative: “Not run” or “Don’t run”?
(a) Not run
(b) Don’t run
5 Is “Close the door” an imperative?
(a) Yes
(b) No
6 Which word makes the imperative negative?
(a) No
(b) Don’t
(c) Doesn’t
7 Should the base form of the verb always be used in the imperative?
(a) Yes
(b) No
8 What is the imperative of “You must listen carefully”?
(a) Listening carefully
(b) Listen carefully
(c) Listens carefully
9 Can we use “Let’s” to make a suggestion in the imperative form?
(a) Yes
(b) No
10 Which is correct: “Don’t forget to lock the door” or “Don’t forget locking the door”?
(a) Don’t forget to lock the door
(b) Don’t forget locking the door
11 Is “Be careful!” an imperative?
(a) Yes
(b) No
12 What is the opposite of “Be quiet”?
(a) Don’t quiet
(b) Don’t be quiet
(c) Not be quiet
13 Can imperatives be softened with “please”?
(a) Yes
(b) No
14 Which is correct: “Don’t touch that!” or “Doesn’t touch that!”?
(a) Don’t touch that!
(b) Doesn’t touch that!
15 Is “Sit down, please” more polite than just “Sit down”?
(a) Yes
(b) No
16 What is the imperative of “You should wash your hands”?
(a) Wash your hands
(b) Washing your hands
(c) Washes your hands
17 Can we use “never” in the imperative to give strong advice?
(a) Yes
(b) No
18 Which is correct: “Don’t to eat too much” or “Don’t eat too much”?
(a) Don’t to eat too much
(b) Don’t eat too much
19 Is “Let’s go to the park” a type of imperative?
(a) Yes
(b) No
20 What is the imperative of “It’s important to stay calm”?
(a) Stay calm
(b) Stays calm
(c) Staying calm
21 Which sentence is NOT an imperative?
(a) Be on time!
(b) Don’t talk in class!
(c) He is late.
22 Should imperatives use the subject “you”?
(a) Yes, always
(b) No, it’s usually omitted
23 Which is correct: “Please don’t be late” or “Please doesn’t be late”?
(a) Please don’t be late
(b) Please doesn’t be late
24 Is “Help me, please” an imperative?
(a) Yes
(b) No
25 What is the negative imperative of “Be careful”?
(a) Don’t careful
(b) Don’t be careful
(c) Don’t be careless
26 Can we use imperatives to give directions?
(a) Yes
(b) No
27 Which is correct: “Don’t leave your bag here” or “Don’t leaves your bag here”?
(a) Don’t leave your bag here
(b) Don’t leaves your bag here
28 Is “Turn off the light” a command?
(a) Yes
(b) No
29 What is the imperative of “You must pay attention”?
(a) Paying attention
(b) Pay attention
(c) Pays attention
30 Which is more polite in imperative form?
(a) Be quiet!
(b) Be quiet, please.
Answer
1 (b) No – Imperatives don’t use “to.”
2 (b) Be quiet – Correct base form.
3 (a) Yes – “please” makes it polite.
4 (b) Don’t run – Negative imperative.
5 (a) Yes – “Close the door” is imperative.
6 (b) Don’t – Negative marker.
7 (a) Yes – Imperatives always use base form.
8 (b) Listen carefully – Base verb form.
9 (a) Yes – “Let’s” is inclusive imperative.
10 (a) Don’t forget to lock the door – Correct form with infinitive.
11 (a) Yes – Command using “be.”
12 (b) Don’t be quiet – Opposite form.
13 (a) Yes – Polite imperative with “please.”
14 (a) Don’t touch that! – Correct negative form.
15 (a) Yes – “Please” makes it softer.
16 (a) Wash your hands – Imperative base form.
17 (a) Yes – “Never” + verb = strong advice.
18 (b) Don’t eat too much – Base form.
19 (a) Yes – “Let’s” is an imperative suggestion.
20 (a) Stay calm – Imperative.
21 (c) He is late. – Statement, not imperative.
22 (b) No, it’s usually omitted – Subject “you” is implied.
23 (a) Please don’t be late – Correct form.
24 (a) Yes – Imperative with “please.”
25 (c) Don’t be careless – Natural opposite meaning.
26 (a) Yes – Imperatives often used in directions.
27 (a) Don’t leave your bag here – Correct base form.
28 (a) Yes – Command.
29 (b) Pay attention – Imperative form.
30 (b) Be quiet, please – Politer with “please.”