The Imperative – English Grammar Test for B2
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Part A – Multiple Choice
1 ___ quiet when you enter the room.
(a) Are
(b) Be
(c) Being
2 ___ talk during the exam!
(a) Don’t
(b) Not
(c) No
3 Let’s ___ a walk by the river.
(a) taking
(b) to take
(c) take
4 ___ late again, please.
(a) Don’t be
(b) Not be
(c) Be not
5 ___ the lights before you leave.
(a) Turning off
(b) Turn off
(c) To turn off
6 ___ worry; everything will be fine.
(a) Don’t
(b) Not
(c) No
7 Let’s ___ dinner at that new Italian place.
(a) having
(b) have
(c) to have
8 ___ kind to people who help you.
(a) Be
(b) Being
(c) To be
9 Please ___ your phone while I’m talking.
(a) don’t use
(b) no use
(c) not use
10 ___ careful crossing the street!
(a) Be
(b) Being
(c) Are
11 ___ me know when you arrive.
(a) Let
(b) Tell
(c) Say
12 ___ positive, even when things go wrong.
(a) Be
(b) Are
(c) Being
13 Don’t ___ this opportunity pass by.
(a) making
(b) let
(c) allow
14 ___ your best, and you’ll succeed.
(a) Do
(b) Doing
(c) To do
15 ___ not forget your passport!
(a) Do
(b) Don’t
(c) No
Part B – Gap-fill Sentences
16 ___ (sit) down and make yourself comfortable.
17 ___ (not worry); you’ll do well.
18 Let’s ___ (go) to the cinema tonight.
19 ___ (be) patient — success takes time.
20 ___ (not make) excuses for your mistakes.
21 ___ (listen) carefully to the instructions.
22 Please ___ (help) me carry these bags.
23 ___ (not forget) to send me the report.
24 ___ (be) quiet while others are speaking.
25 Let’s ___ (start) the project tomorrow.
26 ___ (take) your umbrella — it might rain.
27 ___ (not be) afraid to ask questions.
28 ___ (wash) your hands before dinner.
29 ___ (try) again; don’t give up so easily.
30 ___ (believe) in yourself; you can do it.
Part C – Error Correction
31 Don’t to open the window.
32 Be not angry with him.
33 Let’s to go home now.
34 Don’t speaking when I’m talking.
35 Please to wait here for a moment.
36 Let’s we take a taxi.
37 Don’t be to nervous.
38 Be carefully with that glass.
39 Don’t forgets to call me.
40 Let’s not to argue.
41 Be not so impatient!
42 Don’t to worry about it.
43 Let’s not forgetting to thank her.
44 Please not talk during the movie.
45 Be quiets, please!
Part D – Dialogue Completion
46
A: It’s too dark in here.
B: ___ the lights.
(a) Turn on
(b) Turning on
(c) To turn on
47
A: I’m so tired.
B: Then ___ a nap.
(a) Take
(b) Taking
(c) To take
48
A: We’re late again!
B: ___ faster or we’ll miss the train.
(a) Drive
(b) Driving
(c) Drives
49
A: The floor is wet!
B: ___ carefully!
(a) Walk
(b) Walking
(c) To walk
50
A: It’s cold in here.
B: ___ the window, please.
(a) Closing
(b) Close
(c) To close
51
A: Shall we order dessert?
B: Sure, ___ have some cake.
(a) Let’s
(b) Let
(c) Lets
52
A: I can’t carry this bag alone.
B: ___ me help you.
(a) Let
(b) Let’s
(c) Lets
53
A: I feel nervous about tomorrow.
B: ___ confident — you’re ready.
(a) Be
(b) Being
(c) To be
54
A: What should I do first?
B: ___ the instructions carefully.
(a) Read
(b) Reading
(c) To read
55
A: I’m hungry.
B: Then ___ something before we leave.
(a) Eat
(b) Eating
(c) To eat
Part E – Short Reading Comprehension
Read the short text and answer the questions below.
When you travel by plane, follow a few simple rules. Arrive early at the airport, at least two hours before your flight. Don’t forget your passport and boarding pass. Listen carefully to the flight announcements, and keep calm if your flight is delayed. Be polite to the staff and other passengers — everyone is trying to get to their destination safely. Finally, enjoy your journey and relax once you’re on board.
56 What is the main topic of the text?
(a) How to travel by train
(b) Rules for safe air travel
(c) How to book a ticket
57 Why should you arrive early?
(a) To avoid missing your flight
(b) To get free snacks
(c) To talk with the pilot
58 What should you do if your flight is delayed?
(a) Argue with staff
(b) Keep calm
(c) Leave the airport
59 What kind of verb form is used repeatedly in the text?
(a) Present continuous
(b) Imperative
(c) Past tense
60 What is the writer’s tone?
(a) Angry
(b) Polite and instructive
(c) Casual and funny
Answer
1 (b) Be – Imperative form for instruction.
2 (a) Don’t – Negative imperative.
3 (c) take – After “Let’s,” use base verb.
4 (a) Don’t be – Correct negative form of “be.”
5 (b) Turn off – Imperative for instruction.
6 (a) Don’t – Negative imperative.
7 (b) have – “Let’s + base verb.”
8 (a) Be – Advice imperative.
9 (a) don’t use – Negative imperative.
10 (a) Be – Warning or advice.
11 (a) Let – Common imperative phrase “Let me know.”
12 (a) Be – Positive advice.
13 (b) let – Imperative structure “Don’t let.”
14 (a) Do – Imperative encouragement.
15 (b) Don’t – Negative command.
16 Sit – Base form for direct command.
17 Don’t worry – Negative imperative.
18 go – After “Let’s,” use base verb.
19 Be – Used for advice.
20 Don’t make – Negative command.
21 Listen – Imperative of instruction.
22 Help – Polite imperative.
23 Don’t forget – Negative reminder.
24 Be – Command for silence.
25 start – “Let’s + base verb.”
26 Take – Suggestion form.
27 Don’t be – Negative advice.
28 Wash – Instruction.
29 Try – Encouragement.
30 Believe – Positive imperative.
31 Don’t open the window. – Remove “to.”
32 Don’t be angry with him. – “Be not” → “Don’t be.”
33 Let’s go home now. – Remove “to.”
34 Don’t speak when I’m talking. – “Speaking” → base form.
35 Please wait here for a moment. – Remove “to.”
36 Let’s take a taxi. – Remove “we.”
37 Don’t be nervous. – “to nervous” incorrect.
38 Be careful with that glass. – Use adjective “careful.”
39 Don’t forget to call me. – “forgets” → base verb.
40 Let’s not argue. – Remove “to.”
41 Don’t be so impatient. – Correct negative imperative.
42 Don’t worry about it. – Remove “to.”
43 Let’s not forget to thank her. – Correct negative “Let’s not + base verb.”
44 Please don’t talk during the movie. – Add “don’t.”
45 Be quiet, please! – Remove plural “quiets.”
46 (a) Turn on – Direct command.
47 (a) Take – Suggestion imperative.
48 (a) Drive – Command.
49 (a) Walk – Imperative for caution.
50 (b) Close – Polite imperative.
51 (a) Let’s – Inclusive suggestion.
52 (a) Let – Polite imperative (“Let me help you”).
53 (a) Be – Encouragement.
54 (a) Read – Instructional imperative.
55 (a) Eat – Suggestion in imperative.
56 (b) Rules for safe air travel – Main topic.
57 (a) To avoid missing your flight – Purpose of arriving early.
58 (b) Keep calm – Advice given.
59 (b) Imperative – Used for commands/instructions.
60 (b) Polite and instructive – Tone of guidance.