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In imperative sentences, order and advice look the same in structure and appearance but there is a difference

of meaning.
Rules of voice change
Affirmative: Let + Object + be + V-3.
Negative: Let + not + Object + be + V-3.
A: Change the voice. P: Let the voice be changed.
A: Do not close the door. P: Let the door not be closed.
Imperative Sentence with Advice
P Form: Object + should be + Past Participle
A: Prepare your lessons. P: your lessons should be prepared.
A: Take medicine on time. P: Medicine should be taken on time.
To Express Orders:
P Form: You are told/asked + (not) + to + Verb
A: Go to bed. P: You are ordered to go to bed.
A: Follow me. P: You are ordered to follow me.
To Express Request:
You are requested + Infinite + Object
A: Please have a cup of tea P: You are requested to have a cup of tea
A: Kindly Don’t touch the live wire p: You are requested not to touch the live wire.
A: Pardon me P: You are requested to pardon me.
Exercise
A: Always speak the truth. P: The truth should be always spoken.
A: Never tell a lie. P: A lie should be never told.
A: Never neglect the poor. P: The poor should be never neglected.
A: Don’t talk. P: You are told not to talk.
A: Wait for me. P: You are told to wait for me.
A: Clean your room. P: Let your room be cleaned
A: Don’t play here. P: You are ordered not to play here.
A: Shut the door P: Let the door be shut.
A: Don’t take it seriously P: You are requested not to take it seriously.
A: Please accept the reality P: You are requested to accept the reality.

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