The imperative – English Grammar Test for B1
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A. Multiple Choice (10)
1 ___ quiet, please.
(a) Be
(b) Is
(c) Being
2 ___ forget to lock the door.
(a) Don’t
(b) Not
(c) Doesn’t
3 ___ the window. It’s hot.
(a) Open
(b) Opens
(c) Opening
4 ___ noise in the library!
(a) Don’t make
(b) Not make
(c) Doesn’t make
5 Please ___ your shoes before entering.
(a) remove
(b) removes
(c) removing
6 ___ careful when you drive.
(a) Be
(b) Is
(c) Being
7 ___ the lights before you go.
(a) Turn off
(b) Turns off
(c) Turning off
8 ___ late again!
(a) Don’t be
(b) Doesn’t be
(c) Not be
9 ___ your hands before dinner.
(a) Wash
(b) Washing
(c) Washes
10 ___ your homework now.
(a) Do
(b) Does
(c) Doing
B. Gap-fill (10)
11 ___ (not run) in the corridor.
12 ___ (listen) to the teacher carefully.
13 ___ (show) me your passport.
14 ___ (not touch) that wire.
15 ___ (bring) your books tomorrow.
16 ___ (not put) your shoes on the desk.
17 ___ (sit) down, please.
18 ___ (not leave) the lights on.
19 ___ (write) your name here.
20 ___ (be) polite to your classmates.
C. Error Correction (10)
21 Don’t to be late.
22 Be’s quiet in class.
23 Doesn’t make noise.
24 Don’t touching that!
25 Please sits down.
26 Not forget your homework.
27 Be kindly to your friends.
28 Don’t puts your bag here.
29 Don’t eating in the library.
30 Please to listen carefully.
D. Dialogue Completion (10)
31
A: It’s very dark here.
B: ___ the light.
(a) Switch on
(b) Switching on
(c) Switches on
32
A: I’m hungry.
B: ___ a sandwich.
(a) Eat
(b) Eats
(c) Eating
33
A: The baby is sleeping.
B: ___ noise.
(a) Don’t make
(b) Not make
(c) Doesn’t make
34
A: The floor is wet.
B: ___ careful!
(a) Be
(b) Being
(c) Is
35
A: We’re late!
B: ___ up!
(a) Hurry
(b) Hurries
(c) Hurrying
36
A: Your shoes are dirty.
B: ___ them outside.
(a) Leave
(b) Leaves
(c) Leaving
37
A: The exam is starting.
B: ___ your phones.
(a) Turn off
(b) Turns off
(c) Turning off
38
A: Guests are coming.
B: ___ the room.
(a) Clean
(b) Cleans
(c) Cleaning
39
A: I’m lost.
B: ___ a policeman.
(a) Ask
(b) Asking
(c) Asks
40
A: This box is heavy.
B: ___ me carry it.
(a) Help
(b) Helps
(c) Helping
E. Sentence Transformation (10)
41 It’s necessary to be quiet. → ___
42 It’s forbidden to smoke here. → ___
43 You must wash your hands. → ___
44 Don’t be late for class. → It’s important ___
45 It’s a good idea to listen carefully. → ___
46 Don’t forget to bring your homework. → Remember ___
47 Be careful when crossing the road. → You must ___
48 Don’t talk during the exam. → Students must not ___
49 Open your books at page 20. → All students must ___
50 Please sit down and relax. → You should ___
F. Short Reading Comprehension (10)
Welcome to the City Museum. Please follow the rules. Show your ticket at the entrance. Don’t touch the objects. Use the lockers for your bags. Don’t eat or drink in the galleries. Be polite to the staff. Always return the audio guides on time. Don’t forget to keep your voice low. Enjoy your visit and learn something new!
51 What must visitors show at the entrance?
(a) ID card
(b) ticket
(c) library card
52 What must visitors use for their bags?
(a) lockers
(b) tables
(c) chairs
53 Where must visitors not eat or drink?
(a) in the galleries
(b) at the entrance
(c) in the lockers
54 What must visitors always return on time?
(a) tickets
(b) audio guides
(c) books
55 What must visitors not touch?
(a) the objects
(b) the lockers
(c) the tickets
56 What must visitors do with their voice?
(a) keep it low
(b) make noise
(c) shout
57 The imperative in “show your ticket” expresses:
(a) permission
(b) order/obligation
(c) advice
58 The imperative in “don’t touch the objects” expresses:
(a) prohibition
(b) suggestion
(c) advice
59 The imperative in “be polite” expresses:
(a) advice/order
(b) permission
(c) possibility
60 The final imperative “enjoy your visit” expresses:
(a) encouragement
(b) prohibition
(c) obligation
Answer
1 (a) Be – Imperative base form.
2 (a) Don’t – Negative imperative.
3 (a) Open – Base verb.
4 (a) Don’t make – Prohibition.
5 (a) remove – Imperative base verb.
6 (a) Be – Imperative of “be.”
7 (a) Turn off – Command.
8 (a) Don’t be – Negative imperative.
9 (a) Wash – Imperative form.
10 (a) Do – Command.
11 Don’t run – Negative imperative.
12 Listen – Command.
13 Show – Imperative.
14 Don’t touch – Negative imperative.
15 Bring – Base verb.
16 Don’t put – Negative imperative.
17 Sit – Imperative.
18 Don’t leave – Negative imperative.
19 Write – Imperative.
20 Be – Command.
21 Don’t be late – No “to” after don’t.
22 Be quiet – Remove “’s.”
23 Don’t make noise – Correct negative.
24 Don’t touch that – Base form after don’t.
25 Please sit down – Imperative.
26 Don’t forget your homework – Correct form.
27 Be kind – Imperative uses adjective, not adverb.
28 Don’t put your bag here – Base form.
29 Don’t eat in the library – Correct imperative.
30 Please listen carefully – Correct form.
31 (a) Switch on – Command.
32 (a) Eat – Base verb.
33 (a) Don’t make – Negative imperative.
34 (a) Be – Imperative.
35 (a) Hurry – Base form.
36 (a) Leave – Command.
37 (a) Turn off – Imperative.
38 (a) Clean – Base verb.
39 (a) Ask – Command.
40 (a) Help – Imperative.
41 Be quiet. – Imperative from necessity.
42 Don’t smoke here. – Prohibition.
43 Wash your hands. – Imperative.
44 It’s important not to be late for class. – Negative imperative → full sentence.
45 Listen carefully. – Advice → imperative.
46 Remember to bring your homework. – Equivalent to imperative.
47 You must be careful when crossing the road. – Imperative → obligation.
48 Students must not talk during the exam. – Negative imperative.
49 All students must open their books at page 20. – Imperative → obligation.
50 You should sit down and relax. – Imperative softened into advice.
51 (b) ticket – From passage.
52 (a) lockers – For bags.
53 (a) in the galleries – Prohibition.
54 (b) audio guides – From passage.
55 (a) the objects – Prohibition.
56 (a) keep it low – From passage.
57 (b) order/obligation – Imperative force.
58 (a) prohibition – “Don’t touch.”
59 (a) advice/order – “Be polite.”
60 (a) encouragement – Positive ending.