SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 8
 
Study these  examples of instructions using the imperative: Sentence You should not smoke here. Imperative instruction Don’t smoke here.
Imperative instruction Don’t run. Sentence You must not run!
Instructions  are usually written using the  imperative verb . The imperative is formed by using the verb (the ‘action’ or ‘doing’ word)  but without ‘to’ or any noun or pronoun in front of it.  For example : ‘ Turn  left at the post office.’ This means: ‘ You need to  turn left at the post office’. This type of instruction doesn’t say  who has to follow it .
Here are some more examples of instructions written using the imperative: Imperative instruction Use 300 g of flour. Sentence You will use 300 g of flour.
Imperative instruction Stop. Sentence You must stop here.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 

More Related Content

What's hot

Present perfect continuos
Present perfect continuosPresent perfect continuos
Present perfect continuos
cyvf
 
Present perfect continuos
Present perfect continuosPresent perfect continuos
Present perfect continuos
cyvf
 
Work what do they do, Can and Could
Work   what do they do, Can and CouldWork   what do they do, Can and Could
Work what do they do, Can and Could
Claudia Cañas
 

What's hot (20)

Present perfect continuos
Present perfect continuosPresent perfect continuos
Present perfect continuos
 
Command and Prohibition
Command and ProhibitionCommand and Prohibition
Command and Prohibition
 
Present perfect continuos
Present perfect continuosPresent perfect continuos
Present perfect continuos
 
Fundamentals Dialog Punctuation Presentation
Fundamentals Dialog Punctuation PresentationFundamentals Dialog Punctuation Presentation
Fundamentals Dialog Punctuation Presentation
 
Work what do they do, Can and Could
Work   what do they do, Can and CouldWork   what do they do, Can and Could
Work what do they do, Can and Could
 
Must
MustMust
Must
 
Ordering
OrderingOrdering
Ordering
 
Spoken English Part ll || Idioms of Everyday Use || By Dr. Anukriti Sharma
Spoken English Part ll || Idioms of Everyday Use || By Dr. Anukriti Sharma Spoken English Part ll || Idioms of Everyday Use || By Dr. Anukriti Sharma
Spoken English Part ll || Idioms of Everyday Use || By Dr. Anukriti Sharma
 
Sentence transformation part 2
Sentence transformation part   2Sentence transformation part   2
Sentence transformation part 2
 
El imperativo en inglés
El imperativo en inglésEl imperativo en inglés
El imperativo en inglés
 
Un repaso de unidad 6
Un repaso de unidad 6Un repaso de unidad 6
Un repaso de unidad 6
 
Should have
Should haveShould have
Should have
 
Passive Jan104a
Passive Jan104aPassive Jan104a
Passive Jan104a
 
Advanced grammar reported speech - imperative
Advanced grammar   reported speech - imperativeAdvanced grammar   reported speech - imperative
Advanced grammar reported speech - imperative
 
Advice
AdviceAdvice
Advice
 
Chapter 6 After, before, when
Chapter 6 After, before, whenChapter 6 After, before, when
Chapter 6 After, before, when
 
Tips for Learning English
Tips for Learning EnglishTips for Learning English
Tips for Learning English
 
Common writing errors
Common writing errorsCommon writing errors
Common writing errors
 
7 a 8b gerunds and infinitives int
7 a 8b gerunds and infinitives int7 a 8b gerunds and infinitives int
7 a 8b gerunds and infinitives int
 
Phrasal verbs d-f lesson 12 - drive off, dry off, dry out
Phrasal verbs d-f lesson 12 - drive off, dry off, dry outPhrasal verbs d-f lesson 12 - drive off, dry off, dry out
Phrasal verbs d-f lesson 12 - drive off, dry off, dry out
 

Similar to Following and writing instructions (14)

Basic english speaking
Basic english speakingBasic english speaking
Basic english speaking
 
Ac. 1 Unit 6.pdf
Ac. 1 Unit 6.pdfAc. 1 Unit 6.pdf
Ac. 1 Unit 6.pdf
 
2 do should shouldnt
2 do should shouldnt2 do should shouldnt
2 do should shouldnt
 
Should 2
Should 2Should 2
Should 2
 
Commands with pronouns explanation
Commands with pronouns explanationCommands with pronouns explanation
Commands with pronouns explanation
 
Presentesimpleypresentecontinuo
PresentesimpleypresentecontinuoPresentesimpleypresentecontinuo
Presentesimpleypresentecontinuo
 
Should must have to
Should must have toShould must have to
Should must have to
 
Should for suggestions
Should for suggestionsShould for suggestions
Should for suggestions
 
USE OF SHOULD-SHOULDN´T.pdf
USE OF SHOULD-SHOULDN´T.pdfUSE OF SHOULD-SHOULDN´T.pdf
USE OF SHOULD-SHOULDN´T.pdf
 
Past continous presentation.....!!!!
Past continous presentation.....!!!!Past continous presentation.....!!!!
Past continous presentation.....!!!!
 
English Grammar Reference Book_Jacqueline Melvin.pdf
English Grammar Reference Book_Jacqueline Melvin.pdfEnglish Grammar Reference Book_Jacqueline Melvin.pdf
English Grammar Reference Book_Jacqueline Melvin.pdf
 
Presentación1 brayan marroquin
Presentación1 brayan marroquinPresentación1 brayan marroquin
Presentación1 brayan marroquin
 
Imperative
ImperativeImperative
Imperative
 
Imperative
ImperativeImperative
Imperative
 

More from Javier Cárdenas

More from Javier Cárdenas (17)

Caso de colusión de precios entre 3 farmacias chilenas (2008)
Caso de colusión de precios entre 3 farmacias chilenas (2008)Caso de colusión de precios entre 3 farmacias chilenas (2008)
Caso de colusión de precios entre 3 farmacias chilenas (2008)
 
Tribunales de Justicia: Juzgados de Letras y Tribunales de Excepción
Tribunales de Justicia: Juzgados de Letras y Tribunales de ExcepciónTribunales de Justicia: Juzgados de Letras y Tribunales de Excepción
Tribunales de Justicia: Juzgados de Letras y Tribunales de Excepción
 
El Liberalismo: definición, antecedentes históricos y sociales, concepción
El Liberalismo: definición, antecedentes históricos y sociales, concepciónEl Liberalismo: definición, antecedentes históricos y sociales, concepción
El Liberalismo: definición, antecedentes históricos y sociales, concepción
 
La Ocupación en el Derecho Romano
La Ocupación en el Derecho RomanoLa Ocupación en el Derecho Romano
La Ocupación en el Derecho Romano
 
Believe it or not, Aptera the car of the future
Believe it or not, Aptera the car of the futureBelieve it or not, Aptera the car of the future
Believe it or not, Aptera the car of the future
 
Cause and effect relationships (in English grammar)
Cause and effect relationships (in English grammar)Cause and effect relationships (in English grammar)
Cause and effect relationships (in English grammar)
 
Halloween horrorscope (horoscope) - Lexicon
Halloween horrorscope (horoscope) - LexiconHalloween horrorscope (horoscope) - Lexicon
Halloween horrorscope (horoscope) - Lexicon
 
Pan de Pascua (Chilean stollen/panettone)
Pan de Pascua (Chilean stollen/panettone)Pan de Pascua (Chilean stollen/panettone)
Pan de Pascua (Chilean stollen/panettone)
 
Food and Celebrations
Food and CelebrationsFood and Celebrations
Food and Celebrations
 
Opinions on Hobbiton Tours (Lexicon)
Opinions on Hobbiton Tours (Lexicon)Opinions on Hobbiton Tours (Lexicon)
Opinions on Hobbiton Tours (Lexicon)
 
Hobbiton (Lexicon about the Lord of the Rings' location)
Hobbiton (Lexicon about the Lord of the Rings' location)Hobbiton (Lexicon about the Lord of the Rings' location)
Hobbiton (Lexicon about the Lord of the Rings' location)
 
Making inferences: Exercises
Making inferences: ExercisesMaking inferences: Exercises
Making inferences: Exercises
 
Making inferences (definition, strategies, exercises)
Making inferences (definition, strategies, exercises)Making inferences (definition, strategies, exercises)
Making inferences (definition, strategies, exercises)
 
Popular Teenage Inventions (Lexicon)
Popular Teenage Inventions (Lexicon)Popular Teenage Inventions (Lexicon)
Popular Teenage Inventions (Lexicon)
 
Comunicación Académica; definición, características y ejemplos.
Comunicación Académica; definición, características y ejemplos.Comunicación Académica; definición, características y ejemplos.
Comunicación Académica; definición, características y ejemplos.
 
Countries and Nationalities
Countries and NationalitiesCountries and Nationalities
Countries and Nationalities
 
Make and do (the differences)
Make and do (the differences)Make and do (the differences)
Make and do (the differences)
 

Recently uploaded

Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
ZurliaSoop
 
Spellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please Practise
Spellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please PractiseSpellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please Practise
Spellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please Practise
AnaAcapella
 

Recently uploaded (20)

How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSHow to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
 
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxPython Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
 
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptxUnit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
Unit-V; Pricing (Pharma Marketing Management).pptx
 
HMCS Max Bernays Pre-Deployment Brief (May 2024).pptx
HMCS Max Bernays Pre-Deployment Brief (May 2024).pptxHMCS Max Bernays Pre-Deployment Brief (May 2024).pptx
HMCS Max Bernays Pre-Deployment Brief (May 2024).pptx
 
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan FellowsOn National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
 
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
Accessible Digital Futures project (20/03/2024)
 
ICT Role in 21st Century Education & its Challenges.pptx
ICT Role in 21st Century Education & its Challenges.pptxICT Role in 21st Century Education & its Challenges.pptx
ICT Role in 21st Century Education & its Challenges.pptx
 
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual  Proper...
General Principles of Intellectual Property: Concepts of Intellectual Proper...
 
Fostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds in the Classroom
Fostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds  in the ClassroomFostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds  in the Classroom
Fostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds in the Classroom
 
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - EnglishGraduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
Graduate Outcomes Presentation Slides - English
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
 
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptApplication orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
 
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
 
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
 
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
Beyond_Borders_Understanding_Anime_and_Manga_Fandom_A_Comprehensive_Audience_...
 
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
 
Spatium Project Simulation student brief
Spatium Project Simulation student briefSpatium Project Simulation student brief
Spatium Project Simulation student brief
 
Spellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please Practise
Spellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please PractiseSpellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please Practise
Spellings Wk 3 English CAPS CARES Please Practise
 
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxHow to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
 
UGC NET Paper 1 Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude.pdf
UGC NET Paper 1 Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude.pdfUGC NET Paper 1 Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude.pdf
UGC NET Paper 1 Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude.pdf
 

Following and writing instructions

  • 1.  
  • 2. Study these examples of instructions using the imperative: Sentence You should not smoke here. Imperative instruction Don’t smoke here.
  • 3. Imperative instruction Don’t run. Sentence You must not run!
  • 4. Instructions are usually written using the imperative verb . The imperative is formed by using the verb (the ‘action’ or ‘doing’ word) but without ‘to’ or any noun or pronoun in front of it. For example : ‘ Turn left at the post office.’ This means: ‘ You need to turn left at the post office’. This type of instruction doesn’t say who has to follow it .
  • 5. Here are some more examples of instructions written using the imperative: Imperative instruction Use 300 g of flour. Sentence You will use 300 g of flour.
  • 6. Imperative instruction Stop. Sentence You must stop here.
  • 7.
  • 8.