Imperatives

Introduction

Imperative sentences are used for many reasons:

Reason	Example
to give advice or suggestions	Exercise four times a week. Don’t eat too much chocolate.
to give directions	Turn right at the bank and walk three blocks.
to give instructions	Cut the onions into small pieces and fry in oil. Save your document and put it in a new folder.
to give orders or commands	(Please) be quiet! Do your homework.
to give warnings	Watch out! Don’t drive after drinking.
to make a polite request	Please turn off the light, Mary. Close the window please, Janice.
to offer an informal invitation	Bring a friend to the party if you like. Join us for dessert, Cathy!

Notice that the subject of these sentences (you) is not written or spoken. It is the same for singular and plural subjects.

(You) turn left at the corner and drive two kilometers.
Sally and Mark, stand up please.

In order to make the negative form, simply say:
“Do not + simple verb...” or “Don’t + simple verb...”

Do not run across the road, children.
Don’t smoke in the airport please.

Be careful! Do not use the imperative in formal situations with an employer or a teacher. The imperative is too direct.

Come to lunch Mrs. Rivers.

Wrong!
Would you like to join us at lunch, Mrs. Rivers?

Good!

When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises.

Imperatives 1

Choose the best imperative for each sentence.

Click on the box beside the best answer. 1 / 8

__________ careful! You almost spilled your coffee.
1. You be
2. Don't be
3. Be
Wife: __________ me when I am speaking.
Husband: Sorry, honey.
1. You don't interrupt
2. Please don't interrupt
3. Interrupt
__________ after you eat a big meal. It's not a good idea.
1. Don't exercise
2. Exercise
__________ warmly so you don't get cold outside. It's snowing!
1. Dressing
2. Don't dress
3. Dress
A: Could you tell me how to find the bookstore?
B: Sure. __________ two blocks and __________ left at the corner. It's right there!
1. Walks / turns
2. Walk / turn
3. Don't walk / turn
Boss: Always __________ your documents as soon as you finish writing them.
Employee: OK, I will.
1. don't save
2. save
3. you save
Doctor: __________ this medicine before you go to bed, okay?
Patient: All right, doctor. Thanks.
1. You take
2. Take
Teacher: Jerry, __________ please. I'm ready to begin teaching.
1. you sit down
2. sit down

Imperatives 2

For each space, click on the box and choose the best imperative.

Choose all of your answers and then click on "Check answers".

1. How to improve your health: a lot of fruits and vegetables. too much fat or sugar. regularly. too much alcohol or coffee. smoke; it's very bad for you!
your doctor every year and stressed out! Enjoy your life!

2. How to help the Earth: glass, metal and paper. them in the garbage can! your car just a few blocks. instead! short showers and the lights and the TV when you leave the room. All of these things will help the Earth.

Imperatives 3

For each space, click on the box and choose the best imperative.

Choose all of your answers and then click on "Check answers".

1. How to improve your English skills: your notes from class every day. your first language after class. the language that you learned in class. your teacher questions if you don't understand. shy; just ask! to English radio and music and English TV and movies. They can help you with your listening skills. You can do it!

2. How to have a successful job interview: some ideas before you go. on time and to dress nicely. polite and the interviewer's questions clearly and completely. too loudly or too quietly. Above all, ! It will make you seem friendly and kind. Good luck!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Imperatives

Imperatives

Introduction

Imperatives 1

Choose the best imperative for each sentence.

Imperatives 2

For each space, click on the box and choose the best imperative.

Imperatives 3

For each space, click on the box and choose the best imperative.

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