imperative

Lesly alberto
 The Imperative

We can use the imperative to give a direct order.

1.Take that chewing gum out of your mouth.
2.Stand up.
3.Give me the details.

We can use the imperative to give instructions.

1.Open your book.
2.Take two tablets every evening.
3.Take a left and then a right.
 We can use the imperative to make an invitation.
1.Come in and sit down. Make yourself at home.
2.Please start without me. I'll be there shortly.
3.Have a piece of this cake. It's delicious.

We can use the imperative on signs and notices.

1.Push.
2.Do not use.
3.Insert one dollar

We can use the imperative to give friendly informal advice.

1.Speak to him. Tell him how you feel.
2.Have a quiet word with her about it.
3.Don't go. Stay at home and rest up. Get some sleep and recover
match
STAND

TELL

SHUT

COME

TAKE

TURN

TAKE

GO TURN

COME

PUT
turn go take go

Carry on ask

go
go turn
Carry on
take
ask
Put the words in brackets into the gaps. Mind the positive or the negative forms.

GO
1. _____________upstairs. (to go)
DON’T SWIM in this lake. (not/to swim)
2. _____________
DO
3. _____________ your homework. (to do)
DON’T PLAY
4. _____________  football in the yard. (not/to play)
BRUSH  your teeth. (to brush)
5. _____________
DON’T TALK
6. _____________ during the lesson. (not/to talk)
DON’T FEED
7. _____________  the animals in the zoo. (not/to feed)
READ
8. _____________  the instructions. (to read)
DON’T BE  late for school. (not/to be)
9. _____________
SWITCH OFF  your mobiles. (to switch off)
10. _____________
 WORK WITH YOUR PARTNERS AND
CREATE SOME INSTRUCTIONS OR ORDERS
THAT WE MUST FOLLOW IN CLASSROOM,
DON’T FORGET THAT THESE ONES ARE
FOR EVERYBODY INCLUDING THE
TEACHER.