Learning objectives
- Recognise the form and meaning of imperatives.
- Use imperatives in controlled A1 sentences.
- Identify and correct common beginner errors.
- Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.
Imperatives
Give simple instructions, directions and warnings.
Grammar rules
- Use the base form without a subject for positive imperatives.
- Use don't plus the base form for negative imperatives.
Examples
- Stand up.
- Turn left.
- Please sit down.
- Don't touch that.
Common mistakes
- Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
- Using the correct words in the wrong order.
- Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
- Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.
Revision notes
Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.
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