This lesson contains 23 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Items in this lesson
Commands / Imperative Mood
In Dutch: Gebiedende wijs
aka
Telling people what to do
Slide 1 - Slide
Agenda
Examples
When we use commands/imperative mood
How to form commands
Practice
Slide 2 - Slide
Examples
Be quiet.
Clean your room.
Take out your workbook.
Put your phone away.
Do not talk.
Don't stay out too late.
Do not spend all your money.
Slide 3 - Slide
When do we use commands?
The most obvious: we use them to tell people what to do or not do.
Commands can be used for polite directions/requests.
Use them when you want to be direct and clear.
Slide 4 - Slide
When do we use commands?
Great for the action column on your action/decision list.
They make your sentences shorter & ensure the actions are clear.
They emphasize the action over the action-owner.
*****You are not required to use commands on your action/decision list. But it can make it easier!
Slide 5 - Slide
When do we use commands?
Commands can be used for polite directions/requests OR rude demands/rebukes.In English, this difference depends on tone and context!
In Dutch you have words that make commands more polite (hoor, even, maar, etc). These do not exist in English.
If you want to be sure your command is polite, you can add "please" to the beginning or end. **Not necessary on your action/decision list because the point of using commands is for clarity.
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How to form commands
For all verbs except TO BE, use the base form of the verb:
To take --> take; Take a seat.
To give --> give; Give me your name.
To arrive --> arrive; Arrive at 3pm.
For TO BE, use BE (the base form without conjugation):
To be --> be; Be nice. Be on time. Be polite.
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How to form commands
Sometimes you will want a negative command (using NOT).
For these, you need your helper verb TO DO.
DO + NOT + BASE FORM VERB + REST
Do not talk.
Do not arrive late.
Don't be rude.
Slide 8 - Slide
Let's practice!
Round 1: Choose the command.
Round 2: Rewrite the questions as a command.
Round 3: Rewrite the command as a negative.
Slide 9 - Slide
Choose the command.
A
Can you be quiet?
B
Should we quiet down?
C
We are not talking.
D
Be silent.
Slide 10 - Quiz
Choose the command.
A
You can park here.
B
You cannot park here.
C
Do not park here.
D
She is parking the car.
Slide 11 - Quiz
Choose the command.
A
She answered the phone.
B
Will you answer the phone?
C
We cannot hear the phone.
D
Answer the phone.
Slide 12 - Quiz
Choose the command.
A
I am getting a drink.
B
Don't drink and drive.
C
Do you want a drink?
D
I am not drinking.
Slide 13 - Quiz
Let's practice!
Round 1: Choose the command.
Round 2: Rewrite the questions as a command.
Round 3: Rewrite the command as a negative.
Slide 14 - Slide
Will you get me a drink?
Slide 15 - Open question
Can you answer the phone?
Slide 16 - Open question
Will you call me after work?
Slide 17 - Open question
Can you help me?
Slide 18 - Open question
Let's practice!
Round 1: Choose the command.
Round 2: Rewrite the questions as a command.
Round 3: Rewrite the command as a negative.
Slide 19 - Slide
Listen to the news.
Slide 20 - Open question
Ask Angela about her brother.
Slide 21 - Open question
Use plastic bags.
Slide 22 - Open question
Summary
Use commands to give direct, clear directions.
Use commands on your action/decision list for the action column. **Not required, but can make it easier.