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The Imperative

Published on Nov 18, 2015

ESL Class - The Imperative

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Imperative

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to give a direct order

  • Take that chewing gum out of your mouth.
  • Stand up straight.
  • Give me the details
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to give instructions

  • Open your book.
  • Take two tablets every evening.
  • Turn left and then right
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to make an invitation

  • Come in and sit down. Make yourself at home.
  • Please start without me. I'll be there shortly.
  • Have a piece of this cake. It's delicious.

on signs and notices

  • Push.
  • Do not use.
  • Insert one dollar.

to give friendly informal advice

  • Speak to him. Tell him how you feel.
  • Have a quiet word with her about it.
  • Don't go. Stay at home and rest. 
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We can make the imperative 'more polite' by adding 'do'.

  • Do be quiet.
  • Do come.
  • Do sit down.
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