Requests, commands and rules
An imperative usually starts with the base verb and no subject: , , . Add to make a request more courteous.
For a negative command use plus the base verb: , . Do not use a person ending after .
Rules can also use plus a noun or -ing activity: , . Choose a short form that makes the rule clear.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ask someone to come closer. | ||
| Ask someone to come closer. | ||
| Ask someone to take a seat. | ||
| Ask someone to take a seat. | ||
| Tell someone not to sleep at work. | ||
| Tell someone not to sleep at work. | ||
| Ask someone to write a name. | ||
| Ask someone to write a name. | ||
| Write a rule prohibiting sleeping. | ||
| Write a rule prohibiting sleeping. | ||
| Give a negative command. | ||
| Give a negative command. | ||
Come here, please.Ask someone to come closer.
Sit down, please.Ask someone to take a seat.
Don’t sleep at work.Tell someone not to sleep at work.
Write your name, please.Ask someone to write a name.
No sleeping at work.Write a rule prohibiting sleeping.
Don’t touch the printer.Give a negative command.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
, .
Ask someone to come closer.
, .
Ask someone to take a seat.
.
Tell someone not to sleep at work.
, .
Ask someone to write a name.
.
Write a rule prohibiting sleeping.
.
Give a negative command.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
here, please.
Ask someone to come closer.
down, please.
Ask someone to take a seat.
Don’t at work.
Tell someone not to sleep at work.
your name, please.
Ask someone to write a name.
No at work.
Write a rule prohibiting sleeping.
touch the printer.
Give a negative command.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
here, please.
Ask someone to come closer.
down, please.
Ask someone to take a seat.
Don’t at work.
Tell someone not to sleep at work.
your name, please.
Ask someone to write a name.
No at work.
Write a rule prohibiting sleeping.
touch the printer.
Give a negative command.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
Ask someone to come closer.
Ask someone to take a seat.
Tell someone not to sleep at work.
Ask someone to write a name.
Write a rule prohibiting sleeping.
Give a negative command.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Ask someone to come closer.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask someone to come closer.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask someone to take a seat.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask someone to take a seat.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Tell someone not to sleep at work.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Tell someone not to sleep at work.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask someone to write a name.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask someone to write a name.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
