Commands and Imperatives

Introducing

COMMANDS, IMPERATIVES, PROHIBITIONS & REQUESTS

Listen up! You must pay attention during this session.Do not falter. Please give me your full attention.

index for today

1. Commands

2. Imperatives

3. Prohibitions

4. Requests

5. Quizizz

6. Closure

everything about commands

Here is everything you need to knowabout commands

A command is a stern way to ask for something to be done. It is a short statement and usually begins with a verb. The verb used is always in the simple present tense.

Grammar Practice

Stand up straight!

I'm commanding you to stand up straight

Salute your captain!

I am commanding you to salute your captain!

everything about imperatives

Here is everything you need to knowabout imperatives

An imperative is also used to express that something needs to be done. The subject (person spoken to may be addressed. Here too, the verb is always in the simple present tense.

Grammar Practice

You have to be in class on time.

I'm telling you that you have to be in class on time.

you must always be polite to your elders

I'm advising to you to always be polite to your elders

everything about prohibitions

Here is everything you need to knowabout prohibitions

A prohibition always begins with 'Don't/Do not'. It is a negative command. The verb is also in the simple present tense.

Grammar Practice

Don't walk on the grass.

I'm prohibiting you from walking on the grass.

Do not talk in the library.

I'm prohibiting you from talking in the library.

everything about requests

Here is everything you need to knowabout requests

A request is a polite way of asking for something. The tone is gentle and the verb used is always in the simple present tense. A request usually begins with ' please', 'would you', 'could you', etc.

Grammar Practice

May I come in?

I'm asking if I may come in.

Please lend me your pen.

I'm requesting to borrow your pen.

Are you ready for quizizz?

Studies have shown that taking quizzes or practice tests while studying can actually improve your memory and long-term retention of information.

Don’t forget to study!