USEFUL EXPRESSION

GIVING INSTRUCTIONS: IMPERATIVES

Start the sentence with a verb without a subject.

 Check for signs of circulation.

 Apply the pads to his chest.

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To tell what not to do, add ‘Don’t’ before the imperative.

 Don’t remove burnt clothing.

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To emphasize that is important, you can use
“Make sure …”

 Make sure the wound is clean.

 Make sure you don’t touch his body.

GIVING INSTRUCTIONS
When asking for instructions, you can use have to,
shall and should.

 Do I have to immobilize his leg?

 Shall I take off the dressing now?

 What dosage should I give him?

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You can only use Can and Could when you want to make
a polite request.

 Could you take off your shirt, please?

 Can you please untie your shoes?

QUESTION FORMS: WITH BE AND
AUXILIARIES
 Are you all right?

 What is she doing?

 Where have they put the wheelchair?

 Can you move your toes?

QUESTION FORMS: PRESENT AND PAST
SIMPLE
What side effects does this drug have?

Did you take your medication last night?

Do you smoke or drink alcohol?

QUESTION FORMS: SUBJECT QUESTION

 What happened? (NOT: What did happen?)

 Who said that? (NOT: Who did say that?)

QUESTION FORMS: OMITTED SUBJECT
AND VERB
 Any pain? = Do you have any pain?

 Comfortable? = Are you comfortable?