The Imperative – English Grammar Test for B2
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2 It’s better if you don’t shout. → ___
3 You must listen to me carefully. → ___
4 Please don’t forget to call your mother. → ___
5 You ought to be polite to your teachers. → ___
6 I advise you not to touch that button. → ___
7 You need to pay attention in class. → ___
8 It’s not a good idea to be late. → ___
9 Why don’t we go to the park? → ___
10 I think we should start now. → ___
11 You mustn’t smoke in here. → ___
12 Please remember to bring your ID card. → ___
13 You are advised to be careful when driving. → ___
14 Don’t open the window; it’s too cold. → (rewrite using be careful not to) → ___
15 Let’s not talk about this anymore. → (rewrite using stop) → ___
16 You should relax and have some rest. → ___
17 Don’t make the same mistake again. → (rewrite using avoid) → ___
18 You must call me when you arrive. → ___
19 Why don’t we try again tomorrow? → ___
20 You shouldn’t be so impatient. → ___
21 It’s necessary to take your medicine twice a day. → ___
22 Please help me with this suitcase. → ___
23 Don’t forget to send the email. → (rewrite using remember) → ___
24 You’d better not park here. → ___
25 It’s a good idea to wear comfortable shoes. → ___
26 You need to look both ways before crossing. → ___
27 Why don’t we order a pizza? → ___
28 You mustn’t use your phone during the meeting. → ___
29 Don’t let this chance slip away. → (rewrite using make sure) → ___
30 We should stop arguing and calm down. → ___
Answer
1 Stay calm. – Imperative used for advice.
2 Don’t shout. – Negative imperative = “Don’t + base verb.”
3 Listen to me carefully. – Imperative for clear instruction.
4 Don’t forget to call your mother. – Negative imperative reminder.
5 Be polite to your teachers. – Imperative giving advice.
6 Don’t touch that button. – Warning command.
7 Pay attention in class. – Imperative for direction.
8 Don’t be late. – Common warning or reminder.
9 Let’s go to the park. – Suggestion using inclusive imperative.
10 Let’s start now. – Suggestion to begin.
11 Don’t smoke in here. – Negative imperative for prohibition.
12 Bring your ID card. – Positive imperative for reminder.
13 Be careful when driving. – Advice using “be”.
14 Be careful not to open the window. – Warning rephrased politely.
15 Stop talking about this. – “Stop + -ing” expresses cessation; equivalent to “Let’s not talk.”
16 Relax and rest. – Two imperatives joined by “and”.
17 Avoid making the same mistake again. – “Avoid + -ing” = polite negative command.
18 Call me when you arrive. – Direct instruction.
19 Let’s try again tomorrow. – Suggestion using “Let’s”.
20 Don’t be so impatient. – Imperative for advice.
21 Take your medicine twice a day. – Imperative expresses necessity.
22 Help me with this suitcase, please. – Polite imperative.
23 Remember to send the email. – Imperative reminder.
24 Don’t park here. – Prohibition expressed in imperative.
25 Wear comfortable shoes. – Instruction or recommendation.
26 Look both ways before crossing. – Imperative for safety.
27 Let’s order a pizza. – Suggestion to act together.
28 Don’t use your phone during the meeting. – Negative imperative; formal rule.
29 Make sure you don’t miss this chance. – Imperative with “make sure” = strong reminder.
30 Stop arguing and calm down. – Imperative expressing advice to end conflict.