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    The document discusses the imperative pattern and its use for giving instructions and commands. It provides examples of positive and negative imperatives using verbs like "write," "be quiet," "don't write," and "don't read." It also covers using "please" with imperatives and formal requests using "let." Suggestions with imperatives are formed with "let's" plus a verb. Examples are given for common imperatives used in instructions and requests.

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    IMPERATIVES

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    The document discusses the imperative pattern and its use for giving instructions and commands. It provides examples of positive and negative imperatives using verbs like "write," "be quiet," "don't write," and "don't read." It also covers using "please" with imperatives and formal requests using "let." Suggestions with imperatives are formed with "let's" plus a verb. Examples are given for common imperatives used in instructions and requests.

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    IMPERATIVES

    The Imperative pattern


    It is used to give instructions, commands and orders. It is a very simple structure
    because we do not need to use the subject. The sentence is started with the verb or
    verb phrase and “don’t” is used for the negative form.
     We use the imperative to tell people what to do, and to give orders,
    instructions and directions.
     The imperative uses the infinitive without to, e.g. Take a hat.
     We make the negative with don’t / do not + infinitive without to, e.g.
    Don’t forget your passport.

    Positive form:
    Write the infinitive form without to.

    (+) Write your name on the sheet.


    (+) Be quiet!

    Negative form:
    To use the negative form add the word “don’t” before the infinitive without to.

    (-) Don’t write on the table.


    (-) Don’t read that book.
    (-) Don’t bring food to the class.

    Example:
    NOTE:
    * We can use the word “please” to make a request or petition. We put it at the
    beginning or end of the imperative sentence (positive or negative).

    Use a comma if “please” is at the end of a request. Don’t use a comma if “please”
    is at the beginning of a request.

    Examples:
    (+) Please be quiet.
    (-) Don’t make noise, please.
    (+) Bring me my sweater, please.

    FORMAL REQUESTS WITH LET

    Let is a verb meaning allow and it is mainly used in the imperative form, without a
    subject. It always follows the same structure:

    Let + object + infinitive without to

    E.g.: Let me help you.

    Let me check your personal details.

    Suggestions Imperatives: It refers to “we”, always including the person speaking,


    and it is used to suggest doing something. Let us = Let’s + bare infinitive

    Affirmative: Let’s + bare infinitive + complements

    E.g.: Let’s eat pizza= comamos pizza

    E.g.: Let’s go to the countryside= vamos/vayamos al campo

    E.g.: Let’s do it = hagámoslo

    Negative: Let’s not + bare infinitive + complements

    E.g: Let’s not go to the cinema (no vayamos al cine)

    E.g.: Let’s not buy him a watch (no le compremos un reloj)


    1. Practice with the verbs and pictures

    2. Complete the house rules with the verbs in bold.


    clean not forget not leave not use

    take wash

    House rules

    __________________ the washing machine after 9 p.m. It’s very noisy!

    Please ____________ your dishes. _____________ your dirty cups and plates in
    the sink. There is no dishwasher!

    Please ____________ the shower after you use it and _________________ your
    clothes to your bedroom.

    ________________ five other people live here!

    Thanks,

    John
    3. Complete the sentences using the imperatives (positive or negative). Look at
    the pictures for help.
    4. Work with a partner. Complete the instructions for tourists in Bali with the
    correct form of the verbs in bold.

    bring drink learn leave


    not drink not use smile

    _____________ a sunhat.

    _____________ when you speak to people.

    _____________ some words in the local language.

    _____________ your left hand to five or pass things.

    ____________ water from the tap. ____________ water from bottles.

    __________ your shoes at the door when you go into someone’s


    house.

    5. Complete the sentences with the imperatives in bold.


    not buy go not forget save try read

    ...................... your friends’ consoles before you buy one.

    ...................... there are special offers at Christmas.

    ...................... to a games shop and ask for advice.

    ...................... money with last year’s model.

    ..................... other people’s comments on forums.

    ..................... a really cheap games console.

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