Let's solve this step by step.
The task is to
convert the given sentences into imperatives — that is, commands or instructions. Imperatives are direct statements that tell someone to do something. They often start with a verb and omit the subject (usually "you").
We are given an example:
>
Example: You shouldn't stop exercising.
> →
Don't stop exercising.
This shows us how to convert a negative suggestion into a direct command using the imperative form.
Now, let’s go through each sentence one by one and turn it into an imperative.
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a) You shouldn’t eat unhealthy food.
- This is a negative suggestion.
- To make it an imperative: Use
"Don't" + verb.
- The verb is "eat".
- So:
Don't eat unhealthy food.
✔ Answer: Don't eat unhealthy food.
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b) It’s important not to smoke.
- This expresses importance in avoiding an action.
- We want to give a command: "Don't smoke."
- "It's important not to..." → becomes
"Don't..."
- So:
Don't smoke.
✔ Answer: Don't smoke.
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c) Make sure you drink plenty of water.
- This is already a kind of instruction, but we need to simplify it into a direct imperative.
- "Make sure you drink..." → can be turned into a direct command.
- So:
Drink plenty of water.
✔ Answer: Drink plenty of water.
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d) You should wear good-quality trainers.
- This is a recommendation.
- Change "You should" to imperative form: just use the verb.
- So:
Wear good-quality trainers.
✔ Answer: Wear good-quality trainers.
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e) It’s best to get to the track early.
- This suggests the best course of action.
- To make it an imperative:
Get to the track early.
- We drop "It's best to" and use the verb directly.
✔ Answer: Get to the track early.
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f) It’s best not to go to bed too late.
- Again, "It's best not to..." → implies a recommendation to avoid something.
- So, we use the negative imperative:
Don't go to bed too late.
✔ Answer: Don't go to bed too late.
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✔ Final Answers:
a)
Don't eat unhealthy food.
b)
Don't smoke.
c)
Drink plenty of water.
d)
Wear good-quality trainers.
e)
Get to the track early.
f)
Don't go to bed too late.
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📝 Explanation Summary:
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Imperatives are used to give orders, advice, or requests.
- They usually start with the base verb (without "you").
- For negative imperatives, use
"Don't" + verb.
- Phrases like *"You should"*, *"It's important not to"*, or *"It's best to"* are converted into direct commands by removing the modal or introductory phrase and using the verb in its base form.
This exercise helps practice transforming suggestions into clear, direct instructions.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of imperative sentences worksheet.
