Dar ordenes e insturcciones en Ingles,

Giving commands and orders with the

Imperative form (LECCION 7)
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Curso de ingles gratis con audio Grammar LESSON 7( LECCION7 GRAMATICA)

Basic Level : The Imperative pattern (form)
In this lesson we will talk about how to give commands and orders and to use please
with the imperative.
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 dont is used for the negative form.
Positive form:
Verb: Example: (to write / to ask / to read / to bring / to take / to give / to be)
(+) Write your name on the sheet. {There isnt any subject because it is an order)
(+) Read chapter 5 for tomorrow.
(+) Be quiet!
Negative form:
To use the negative form add the word dont before the infinitive without to
(-) Dont write on the table.
(-) Dont read that book.
(-) Dont bring food to the class.
Example: (figure # 1)

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. Dont use a comma if please is at
the beginning of a request.
Examples:
(+) Please be quiet.
(-) Dont make noise, please.
(+) Bring me my sweater, please.
Apuntes del Profesor:
Como vemos, es una estructura simple pero es una buena forma de empezar a ver otros
verbos adems del verbo to be. Recuerden de que tienen que empezar a pensar en ingles
as que cuando requieren dar una orden, instruccin o peticin (con please) pueden
utilizar la forma imperativa afirmativa o negativa. Si no saben el verbo basta con
buscarlo en el diccionario y simplemente ponen la forma infinitiva sin el to antes.
Ejemplo:
No saben como decir No saltes Vas al diccionario y buscas y encuentras que saltar
viene del infinitivo to jump. Por ende se dice Dont jump
Practice with the verbs and pictures (Figure # 2)

EXERCISES:
Complete the sentences using the imperatives (positive or negative). Look at the
pictures for help.

*Gracias a Basic grammar in use Copyright por las figuras y al libro Grammar
Practice por los ejercicios.
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