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๐ Giving Instructions: Do This!
Learn how to use imperative verbs to tell people what to do. You will practice giving simple directions and commands.
What are imperatives?
We use imperatives to tell someone to do something. They are very direct. You just use the base form of the verb. You do not need to add words like 'you'. For example, instead of saying 'You open the door', you just say 'Open the door'. We use imperatives for recipes, street directions, and classroom rules.
Negative imperatives
To tell someone NOT to do something, we put 'Don't' before the verb. 'Don't' is short for 'Do not'. It is very useful for safety rules and warnings. You can use it at home, at work, or on the street.
Making instructions polite
Imperatives can sometimes sound a little strong. To be polite, we usually add the word 'please' at the beginning or the end of the sentence. Adding 'please' makes people happy to help you.
