The imperative – English Grammar Test for B1
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A. Multiple Choice (12)
1 ___ the window, please.
(a) Open
(b) Opens
(c) Opening
2 ___ noise in the library.
(a) Not make
(b) Don’t make
(c) Doesn’t make
3 ___ careful when you cross the road.
(a) Be
(b) Is
(c) Being
4 ___ forget to bring your homework tomorrow.
(a) Don’t
(b) Not
(c) Doesn’t
5 ___ the TV. It’s too loud.
(a) Turn down
(b) Turns down
(c) Turning down
6 Please ___ your shoes before entering.
(a) remove
(b) removes
(c) removing
7 ___ late for the meeting!
(a) Don’t be
(b) Doesn’t be
(c) Not be
8 ___ your hands before dinner.
(a) Wash
(b) Washing
(c) Washes
9 ___ your name at the top of the page.
(a) Write
(b) Writes
(c) Writing
10 ___ too much junk food.
(a) Don’t eat
(b) Not eat
(c) Doesn’t eat
11 ___ the lights before you leave.
(a) Turn off
(b) Turns off
(c) Turning off
12 ___ to the teacher carefully.
(a) Listen
(b) Listens
(c) Listening
B. Gap-fill (12)
13 ___ (be) quiet during the film.
14 ___ (not run) in the corridor.
15 ___ (show) me your passport.
16 ___ (not forget) to call me.
17 ___ (wash) your hands.
18 ___ (not touch) that wire.
19 ___ (sit) down, please.
20 ___ (not put) your shoes on the sofa.
21 ___ (bring) your books tomorrow.
22 ___ (not talk) in the exam.
23 ___ (open) your books at page 20.
24 ___ (not leave) the lights on.
C. Error Correction (12)
25 Don’t to be late.
26 Be’s quiet, please.
27 Doesn’t make noise.
28 Don’t touching that!
29 Please sits down.
30 Not forget your homework.
31 Be kindly to others.
32 Don’t puts your bag here.
33 Don’t eating in class.
34 Write your names at the top of the pages.
35 Be quiets during the lesson.
36 Please to listen carefully.
D. Dialogue Completion (12)
37
A: It’s hot here.
B: ___ the window.
(a) Open
(b) Opens
(c) Opening
38
A: I’m thirsty.
B: ___ some water.
(a) Drink
(b) Drinks
(c) Drinking
39
A: The baby is sleeping.
B: ___ noise.
(a) Don’t make
(b) Not make
(c) Doesn’t make
40
A: We’re late!
B: ___ up!
(a) Hurry
(b) Hurries
(c) Hurrying
41
A: Your shoes are dirty.
B: ___ them outside.
(a) Leave
(b) Leaves
(c) Leaving
42
A: I don’t understand.
B: ___ the teacher for help.
(a) Ask
(b) Asking
(c) Asks
43
A: The traffic light is red.
B: ___!
(a) Stop
(b) Stops
(c) Stopping
44
A: It’s dark in here.
B: ___ the light.
(a) Switch on
(b) Switches on
(c) Switching on
45
A: I’m lost.
B: ___ a policeman.
(a) Ask
(b) Asks
(c) Asking
46
A: This box is heavy.
B: ___ me carry it.
(a) Help
(b) Helps
(c) Helping
47
A: The test is starting.
B: ___ your phones.
(a) Turn off
(b) Turns off
(c) Turning off
48
A: Guests are coming.
B: ___ the room.
(a) Clean
(b) Cleans
(c) Cleaning
E. Short Reading Comprehension (12)
Welcome to the City Library. Please follow the rules. Show your library card at the entrance. Don’t make noise inside. Use the lockers for your bags. Don’t eat or drink in the reading rooms. Be respectful to others and listen to the staff. Always return the books on time. Don’t write in the books. Enjoy your time here and read as much as you like!
49 What must visitors show at the entrance?
(a) ID card
(b) library card
(c) ticket
50 What must visitors use for their bags?
(a) tables
(b) lockers
(c) chairs
51 Where must visitors not eat or drink?
(a) in the reading rooms
(b) at the entrance
(c) in the lockers
52 What must visitors always return on time?
(a) tickets
(b) lockers
(c) books
53 What must visitors not do in the books?
(a) read
(b) write
(c) return
54 What must visitors not make inside?
(a) food
(b) drinks
(c) noise
55 The imperative in “show your library card” expresses:
(a) advice
(b) order/obligation
(c) permission
56 The imperative in “don’t make noise” expresses:
(a) prohibition
(b) suggestion
(c) advice
57 The imperative in “use the lockers” expresses:
(a) order/obligation
(b) permission
(c) possibility
58 The imperative in “be respectful” expresses:
(a) advice/order
(b) prohibition
(c) permission
59 The imperative in “don’t write in the books” expresses:
(a) advice
(b) prohibition
(c) permission
60 The final imperative “enjoy your time” expresses:
(a) encouragement
(b) order
(c) prohibition
Answer
1 (a) Open – Base verb imperative.
2 (b) Don’t make – Negative imperative.
3 (a) Be – Correct imperative form.
4 (a) Don’t – Negative imperative marker.
5 (a) Turn down – Imperative base form.
6 (a) remove – Imperative uses base verb.
7 (a) Don’t be – Correct negative form.
8 (a) Wash – Imperative.
9 (a) Write – Base form.
10 (a) Don’t eat – Negative imperative.
11 (a) Turn off – Imperative command.
12 (a) Listen – Base verb.
13 Be – Command form.
14 Don’t run – Prohibition.
15 Show – Imperative.
16 Don’t forget – Negative command.
17 Wash – Base form.
18 Don’t touch – Prohibition.
19 Sit – Imperative.
20 Don’t put – Negative command.
21 Bring – Imperative.
22 Don’t talk – Prohibition.
23 Open – Base verb.
24 Don’t leave – Negative imperative.
25 Don’t be late – Remove “to.”
26 Be quiet – Remove “’s.”
27 Don’t make noise – Correct negative form.
28 Don’t touch that – Base form after don’t.
29 Please sit down – Base verb.
30 Don’t forget your homework – Imperative form.
31 Be kind – Adjective not adverb.
32 Don’t put your bag here – Base verb.
33 Don’t eat in class – Base verb.
34 Write your name at the top of the page – Singular form.
35 Be quiet during the lesson – Base adjective.
36 Please listen carefully – Base verb.
37 (a) Open – Imperative.
38 (a) Drink – Base verb.
39 (a) Don’t make – Negative imperative.
40 (a) Hurry – Command.
41 (a) Leave – Imperative.
42 (a) Ask – Base form.
43 (a) Stop – Imperative.
44 (a) Switch on – Base verb.
45 (a) Ask – Command.
46 (a) Help – Imperative.
47 (a) Turn off – Imperative.
48 (a) Clean – Command.
49 (b) library card – From passage.
50 (b) lockers – From passage.
51 (a) in the reading rooms – Prohibition.
52 (c) books – Obligation.
53 (b) write – Prohibition.
54 (c) noise – Prohibition.
55 (b) order/obligation – Imperative function.
56 (a) prohibition – Negative imperative.
57 (a) order/obligation – “Use the lockers.”
58 (a) advice/order – “Be respectful.”
59 (b) prohibition – Negative imperative.
60 (a) encouragement – Positive closing.