The Imperative – English Grammar Test for B2
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Part A – Multiple Choice
1 ___ your homework before watching TV.
(a) Doing
(b) Do
(c) To do
2 ___ be afraid to ask for help.
(a) Don’t
(b) Not
(c) No
3 Let’s ___ a break; we’ve been studying for hours.
(a) taking
(b) to take
(c) take
4 ___ quiet, please! The baby is sleeping.
(a) Be
(b) Being
(c) Are
5 ___ your hands before dinner.
(a) Wash
(b) Washing
(c) Washed
6 ___ late again, or you’ll lose your job!
(a) Don’t be
(b) Be not
(c) Not be
7 ___ on your seatbelt before the car moves.
(a) Put
(b) Putting
(c) To put
8 ___ me know when you’re ready.
(a) Let
(b) Say
(c) Tell
9 Please ___ me with this heavy box.
(a) help
(b) helps
(c) helping
10 ___ too much time online; go outside sometimes!
(a) Don’t spend
(b) No spend
(c) Not spend
11 ___ positive, and you’ll attract good results.
(a) Being
(b) Be
(c) To be
12 ___ the oven before you start cooking.
(a) Preheat
(b) Preheating
(c) To preheat
13 Let’s ___ careful not to waste water.
(a) are
(b) be
(c) being
14 ___ yourself when you speak to strangers online.
(a) Protect
(b) Protection
(c) Protecting
15 ___ forget to call me tonight!
(a) Don’t
(b) No
(c) Not
Part B – Gap-fill Sentences
16 ___ (take) your time; there’s no need to rush.
17 ___ (not worry); we’ll find a solution.
18 ___ (be) confident — you’ve prepared well.
19 ___ (not touch) that knife; it’s very sharp.
20 Let’s ___ (meet) at 7 p.m. in front of the cinema.
21 ___ (listen) to what I’m saying carefully.
22 ___ (not forget) to say thank you.
23 ___ (try) to relax and breathe slowly.
24 Please ___ (help) yourself to some fruit.
25 ___ (be) honest with yourself.
26 ___ (not make) excuses; take responsibility.
27 ___ (stay) positive no matter what happens.
28 ___ (not park) here; it’s for employees only.
29 Let’s ___ (go) hiking this weekend.
30 ___ (remember) to turn off the lights before leaving.
Part C – Error Correction
31 Don’t to forget your umbrella.
32 Be not rude to your classmates.
33 Let’s to visit Grandma tomorrow.
34 Don’t speaking while others talk.
35 Please to come in and sit down.
36 Let’s we start now.
37 Don’t be to afraid of trying.
38 Be carefully when cutting vegetables.
39 Don’t forgets to send the message.
40 Let’s not to argue anymore.
41 Be not so lazy!
42 Don’t to shout at me!
43 Let’s not forgetting to close the windows.
44 Please not open the door.
45 Be quiets during the test.
Part D – Dialogue Completion
46
A: It’s really dark in here.
B: ___ the light, please.
(a) Turn on
(b) Turning on
(c) To turn on
47
A: I’m so tired.
B: Then ___ a short nap.
(a) Take
(b) Taking
(c) To take
48
A: I’m worried about tomorrow’s exam.
B: ___ positive — you’ve studied hard.
(a) Be
(b) Being
(c) To be
49
A: Shall we get something to eat?
B: Yes, ___ go to that new café.
(a) Let’s
(b) Let
(c) Lets
50
A: The soup tastes plain.
B: ___ some salt to it.
(a) Add
(b) Adding
(c) To add
51
A: I can’t find my keys again.
B: ___ them on the table next time.
(a) Leave
(b) Leaving
(c) To leave
52
A: I’m nervous about my presentation.
B: ___ deep breaths and stay calm.
(a) Take
(b) Taking
(c) To take
53
A: It’s too cold in here.
B: ___ the window.
(a) Close
(b) Closing
(c) To close
54
A: I feel lonely sometimes.
B: ___ new friends — join a club!
(a) Meet
(b) Meeting
(c) To meet
55
A: The floor’s wet.
B: ___ carefully or you’ll fall.
(a) Walk
(b) Walking
(c) To walk
Part E – Short Reading Comprehension
Read the text and answer the questions.
To stay healthy, follow these simple tips. Eat well and drink plenty of water. Don’t skip breakfast, because it gives you energy for the day. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just a 20-minute walk. Sleep enough, and don’t stay up too late. Wash your hands often to avoid getting sick. Finally, relax and enjoy your life — good health isn’t only physical; it’s also about peace of mind.
56 What is the main topic of this passage?
(a) How to study effectively
(b) Tips for healthy living
(c) Reasons people get sick
57 What should you not do according to the text?
(a) Skip breakfast
(b) Wash your hands
(c) Relax
58 Which of the following is mentioned as important for health?
(a) Watching TV
(b) Sleeping well
(c) Worrying less about food
59 Which verb form dominates the passage?
(a) Infinitive
(b) Imperative
(c) Past
60 What is the author’s tone?
(a) Encouraging and friendly
(b) Angry and strict
(c) Sad and hopeless
Answer
1 (b) Do – Imperative gives instruction.
2 (a) Don’t – Negative imperative.
3 (c) take – After “Let’s,” use base verb.
4 (a) Be – Direct command or polite request.
5 (a) Wash – Imperative for instruction.
6 (a) Don’t be – Negative imperative.
7 (a) Put – Imperative; direct action.
8 (a) Let – Common polite imperative “Let me know.”
9 (a) help – Imperative request.
10 (a) Don’t spend – Negative imperative for advice.
11 (b) Be – Positive imperative for attitude.
12 (a) Preheat – Instruction.
13 (b) be – After “Let’s,” use base form.
14 (a) Protect – Imperative for safety.
15 (a) Don’t – Negative command.
16 Take – Gentle instruction.
17 Don’t worry – Negative imperative.
18 Be – Encouragement.
19 Don’t touch – Warning.
20 meet – “Let’s + base verb.”
21 Listen – Instructional imperative.
22 Don’t forget – Reminder.
23 Try – Advice imperative.
24 Help – Polite invitation.
25 Be – Advice form.
26 Don’t make – Negative command.
27 Stay – Encouragement.
28 Don’t park – Negative prohibition.
29 go – Suggestion form.
30 Remember – Reminder.
31 Don’t forget your umbrella. – Remove “to.”
32 Don’t be rude to your classmates. – Replace “Be not.”
33 Let’s visit Grandma tomorrow. – Remove “to.”
34 Don’t speak while others talk. – “speaking” → base verb.
35 Please come in and sit down. – Remove “to.”
36 Let’s start now. – Remove “we.”
37 Don’t be afraid of trying. – Remove “to.”
38 Be careful when cutting vegetables. – Correct adjective “careful.”
39 Don’t forget to send the message. – Remove “s.”
40 Let’s not argue anymore. – Remove “to.”
41 Don’t be so lazy! – “Be not” → “Don’t be.”
42 Don’t shout at me! – Remove “to.”
43 Let’s not forget to close the windows. – “forgetting” → base verb.
44 Please don’t open the door. – Correct polite negative.
45 Be quiet during the test. – Remove “quiets.”
46 (a) Turn on – Imperative instruction.
47 (a) Take – Suggestion.
48 (a) Be – Encouragement.
49 (a) Let’s – Inclusive suggestion.
50 (a) Add – Instructional imperative.
51 (a) Leave – Advice form.
52 (a) Take – “Take deep breaths” = calming imperative.
53 (a) Close – Polite request.
54 (a) Meet – Encouragement to socialize.
55 (a) Walk – Warning form.
56 (b) Tips for healthy living – Central theme.
57 (a) Skip breakfast – Negative imperative form “Don’t skip breakfast.”
58 (b) Sleeping well – Mentioned directly.
59 (b) Imperative – Verbs like “Eat,” “Don’t skip,” “Exercise.”
60 (a) Encouraging and friendly – Motivational tone.