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Negative Imperatives Exercise

August 16, 2026 - A1pdf

Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1............... touch the hot pan; it is very hot.
Wrong!
Use "Don't" before the base verb to make a negative imperative.
2Don't ............... in the classroom.
Wrong!
After "Don't", use the base verb: "run".
3It is cold. ............... open the window.
Wrong!
A negative command uses "Don't", not doesn't.
4Don't ............... late for school.
Wrong!
After "Don't", use the base form "be".
5............... noisy in the library.
Wrong!
Use "Don't be" before an adjective in a negative command.
6............... food here.
Wrong!
Use "No" before a noun phrase on signs: "No".
7The baby is sleeping. ............... talk now.
Wrong!
Use "Don't" before a verb: "Don't".
8Don't ............... my phone, please.
Wrong!
After "Don't", use the base verb without to: "use".
9It is for Anna. ............... eat that cake.
Wrong!
For a simple negative command, use "Don't" before the verb.
10Please, ............... angry.
Wrong!
Before an adjective in a negative command, use "Don't be".
11Don't ............... on the wall.
Wrong!
After "Don't", use the base verb "write".
12............... forget your bag.
Wrong!
Use "Don't" for a negative command to a person.
Done.
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Answers

  1. Don’t touch the hot pan; it is very hot.
  2. Don’t run in the classroom.
  3. It is cold. Don’t open the window.
  4. Don’t be late for school.
  5. Don’t be noisy in the library.
  6. No food here.
  7. The baby is sleeping. Don’t talk now.
  8. Don’t use my phone, please.
  9. It is for Anna. Don’t eat that cake.
  10. Please, Don’t be angry.
  11. Don’t write on the wall.
  12. Don’t forget your bag.
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