Exercises A1 : use the present imperative (answers)

These exercises help you practice the present imperative in English, as introduced in the course. You will give orders, make requests, and correct mistakes using the base form of the verb.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Blanks – Imperative Sentences

Complete each sentence with the correct imperative form of the verb given in brackets.

1. ___ (open) the window, please. It is very hot in here.
2. ___ (sit) down and ___ (listen) carefully to the teacher.
3. Don't ___ (run) in the corridor. It is dangerous.
4. Please ___ (close) the door when you leave the room.

Correction

1. Open the window, please. It is very hot in here.
2. Sit down and listen carefully to the teacher.
3. Don't run in the corridor. It is dangerous.
4. Please close the door when you leave the room.

Exercice 2 — Sentence Transformation – Positive to Negative Imperative

Transform each positive imperative sentence into a negative imperative sentence using 'Don't'.

1. Run in the classroom.
2. Open the door during the lesson.
3. Sit on the table.
4. Talk loudly in the library.

Correction

1. Don't run in the classroom.
2. Don't open the door during the lesson.
3. Don't sit on the table.
4. Don't talk loudly in the library.

Exercice 3 — Error Correction – Fix the Imperative

Each sentence contains one mistake in the imperative form. Find the error and rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. Opens the door, please.
2. Not run in the corridor.
3. Please to sit down and wait here.
4. Doesn't talk during the exam.

Correction

1. Open the door, please.
2. Don't run in the corridor.
3. Please sit down and wait here.
4. Don't talk during the exam.