Learning Goal

• Imperative

• What is it ?

• When do we use it ?

• How do we use it ?

Homework

Gram Bk p.111-113

Keep Calm and Carry On

• by the British government

• poster

• in 1939

• World War II

• to motivate

Why?

• Keep it clear

• Keep it short

Imperatives

e.g. Keep calm!

e.g. Keep quiet!

*base form of verbs

(1) Give orders

• Ask somebody to do something.

• Pack you bags now.

• Wash your hand!

• Keep quiet!

• Walk faster!

(2) Make a request with 'please'

• Do not take off your mask, please.

• Do not pollute the country park, please.

• Please buy me 2 tickets.

Your turn!

Make an imperative sentence.

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(3) Make offers

• Try this juice! It's freshly made.

• I've made some brownies. Try them!

• Take some photos before you leave!

Make a request

Do not put any pineapple on a pizza, please.

(4) Give direction / instruction

• Turn left.

• Get out of the station of Exist D.

• Mix the egg and flour.

(4) Give advice / reminders

• Bring an umbrella with you! It's raining outside.

• Bring a notebook and a dictionary with you!

in our daily life...

e.g. Do not feed the fish.

e.g. Please do not step on the grass.

Giving tips!

• Sip water at regular intervals

• Stretch at every break

• Switch (=change) your sweaty shirts

• Savor (=enjoy) your surroundings

Recipe

Summary

• Imperatives

• e.g. Keep quiet! Keep calm.

• Take away subject + base form of verbs.

• give orders, give instruction, make offers, make request...

• we use imperatives for signs, tips, recipes...