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Ingles III Semana 1

This document discusses the imperative form in English grammar. It provides examples of affirmative and negative imperatives using the base form of verbs. It also notes that the subject is implied as "you" in imperative statements. Imperatives are used to give directions, instructions, orders, advice, suggestions, warnings, and polite requests. Exercises are included to practice forming affirmative and negative imperatives for different situations.

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Ingles III Semana 1

This document discusses the imperative form in English grammar. It provides examples of affirmative and negative imperatives using the base form of verbs. It also notes that the subject is implied as "you" in imperative statements. Imperatives are used to give directions, instructions, orders, advice, suggestions, warnings, and polite requests. Exercises are included to practice forming affirmative and negative imperatives for different situations.

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ELIA ANDRADE GIRÒN

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL JOSE FAUSTINO SANCHEZ CARRION

FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA AGRARIA, INDUSTRIAS ALIMENTARIAS Y

AMBIENTAL

CARRERA PROFESIONAL: INGENIERIA AMBIENTAL

TEMA
THE IMPERATIVE

DOCENTE
Elia Clorinda Andrade Giron

ASIGNATURA
Ingles III

AUTORES
Espinoza Pacheco Axel Jesus
Gonzales Rueda Richard Jayler
Huanca Santos Yesenia Yovana
Leon Broncano Mariela Lita
Paredes Terrones Yessica Judith
Yovera Maza Julissa Jasmin

2023
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THE IMPERATIVE
We use the imperative to give orders. We form affirmative orders with the base form of the
verb. Example Stop him!
We form negative orders with don`t + base form of the verb. Don`t arrest him!

Affirmative Negative
Base form of Don`t Base form of
verb the verb
To the
Write magazine. Don`t send Money.

GRAMMAR NOTES EXAMPLES


1. The imperatives use the base form of the verb.
● Walk three blocks and turn right.

2. Use the imperative to:


● Write to the magazine.
a. Give directions and instructions.
b. Give orders. ● Stand there.
c. Give advice and suggestions. ● Take the train. Don`t take the bus.
d. Give warnings.
e. Make polite requests. ● Be careful! It`s hot.
● Please call before noon.

3. Don`t comes before the base form for the


● Don`t call us after 10:00 p.m.
negative imperative.
● Don`t be late.

4. In an imperative statement, the subject is always you,


● Ask for directions.
but we don`t say it or write it.
● (you) ask for directions..

5. Use please to make orders, warnings, and requests


● Please stand there.
more polite. Please can come at the beginning or the end
of the sentence. ● Please be careful.
● Please call before noon.
● Call before noon, please.

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MORE EXAMPLES
● Open your books. Don`t close the window.
● Get out! Don`t smoke.
● Mix the butter and the sugar. Don`t speak.
● Have some cake. Don`t use my computer.
● Give me your passport, please. Don`t talk on the phone.
● Do your homework. Don`t play loud music.

EXERCISES
I. You are going to work. Use the prompts to tell your sister what to do / not to do
while you are out, as Example.
● Walk / dog +…Take the dog for a walk…………………………..
● Play /loud music - ………You should not play loud music………..
● Do /homework + Pepito You hace to do tour homework……….
● Tidy / living room + …You must today up tour livin room…
● Talk / on phone / for hours - …You should not talk no the hone for hours.
● Go / supermarket + …You should go yo the supermarket.………
● Wash / dishes + ……Go wash the dishes…………….
● Give / dog / chocolate - …You should not hice chocolate yo the dog.
● Use / my computer - ……You must not use muy computer…

II. Match the imperatives (1- 5) to the phrases (a - e)

1. Don`t touch a) your cigarette please.


2. Put out b) Smoking
3. Don`t speak c) The grass.
4. Stop d) The kettle. It`s hot.
5. Keep off e) rudely to your teachers.

III. Match the imperatives with the situations.

1. f Look up a) You`re in a library


2. a Please be quiet. b) The test is easy.
3. e Don`t buy a TV there c) It`s bad for you.

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4. c Don`t smoke d) It`s dirty.


5. d Don`t wear that shirt e) That store is very expensive.
6. g Don`t walk f) There`s a rainbow in the sky.
7. b Relax g) The light is red.

IV. Read each problem. Decide what to say and circle the correct sentence.

1. You`re cold
a) Please close the window. b) Please don`t close the window.
2. Your friend is homesick.
a) Call your family b) Don`t call your family.
3. It`s raining
a) Don`t take your umbrella. b) Don`t forget your umbrella.

Examples

● DIRECTIONS
1. Go to the end of the street and take the first avenue on the right
2. Go right and turn at the third street.
● INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please wash the dishes and put them away
2. Please turn off the lights and close the Door behind you
● ADVICE
1. Eat your vegetables every day for a balanced diet
2. Exercise regularly to maintain good health
● SUGGESTIONS
1. Wear a scarf and gloves to avoid getting sick in Huaraz
2. Advance 2 courses to level up with the cycle
● WARNINGS
1. Don't cross the street without looking both ways
2. Put on your seatbelt

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