Using Imperatives in English
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Ragia Magdeldin Youssef
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Compare these two sentences:
1) 'Could you close the door?'
2) 'Close the door.'
You probably think that the first sentence is
more polite than the second – and you are
right.
1) is a request. We are asking someone to do
something.
2) is an instruction. We are telling some what
to do.
Sentence two uses an
imperative
to tell
someone what to do.
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Imperatives are direct. Often they are used when we
are angry.
Perhaps your old school teacher told you to:
'
Sit
down!
Be
quiet!
Stop
talking!'
Imperatives are also used in a less scary way. They are
used when giving instructions.
When you buy, for example, a new DVD player it comes
with an instruction book telling you how to use it. This
instruction book is written using imperatives. They are
simple to use and easy to explain.
Remember we can't use continuous verbs; only base
verbs:
'Stand up, please' and NOT 'Standing up, please.'
negative imperatives
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negative imperatives
The negative form is do + not + base
verb
For example:
'Do not smoke in your room.'
'Don't touch me!'
If there are a number of steps in your
instructions you can use the following
sequence markers:
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Sequence markers:
First
Then
Next
After that
Finally
Let's use some imperatives with sequence
markers to show someone how to make a cup of
coffee.
First,
boil
some water.
Then,
put
coffee into a cup.
Next,
pour
the hot water into the cup.
After
that
, add a little milk.
Finally,
stir
the coffee.
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Here's how to learn English using
imperatives:
Relax!
Work hard!
Review!
Use Ms. Ragia’s website!
Enjoy it!
Thank YOU
Ragia Magdeldin Youssef
Ragia Youssef
Learn about the difference between requests and instructions, the use of imperatives in various contexts like giving instructions and expressing anger, understanding negative imperatives, and utilizing sequence markers with imperatives to create step-by-step instructions. Explore examples and tips for learning English using imperatives effectively.
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Prepared By: Ragia MagdeldinYoussef Ragia Youssef
Compare these two sentences: 1) 'Could you close the door?' 2) 'Close the door.' You probably think that the first sentence is more polite than the second and you are right. 1) is a request. We are asking someone to do something. 2) is an instruction. We are telling some what to do. Sentence two uses an imperative to tell someone what to do. Ragia Youssef
Imperatives are direct. Often they are used when we are angry. Perhaps your old school teacher told you to: 'Sit down! Be quiet! Stop talking!' Imperatives are also used in a less scary way. They are used when giving instructions. When you buy, for example, a new DVD player it comes with an instruction book telling you how to use it. This instruction book is written using imperatives. They are simple to use and easy to explain. Remember we can't use continuous verbs; only base verbs: 'Stand up, please' and NOT 'Standing up, please.' negative imperatives Ragia Youssef
negative imperatives The negative form is do + not + base verb For example: 'Do not smoke in your room.' 'Don't touch me!' If there are a number of steps in your instructions you can use the following sequence markers: Ragia Youssef
Sequence markers: First Then Next After that Finally Let's use some imperatives with sequence markers to show someone how to make a cup of coffee. First, boil some water. Then, put coffee into a cup. Next, pour the hot water into the cup. After that, add a little milk. Finally, stir the coffee. Ragia Youssef
Here's how to learn English using imperatives: Relax! Work hard! Review! Use Ms. Ragia s website! Enjoy it! Thank YOU Ragia Magdeldin Youssef Ragia Youssef
