BAHAN AJAR

GIVING INSTRUCTION

1. Definition
Giving instruction is an expression that is used in order to issue a command or instruction and
prohibition.
2. Social Function
The purpose of expression of giving instruction is to tell someone to do something or to forbid
someone to do something.
3. Generic Structure
a) Giving the instruction
b) Responding the instruction (positive or negative response)
4. Language Features

Example
Pattern Responses
Giving Instruction
Positive Responses Negative Responses
 Open the door!  Yes, of course  I’m sorry, I can’t
 Close the window!  Sure, no problem  Sorry, I can’t
 Read the book!  Certainly  I’m sorry, but I
 Do your homework!  All right have to ...
V 1 + Object
 Clean your room!  Okay
Don’t + V 1 + Object
 Don’t stand up!  Sure

 Don’t sit down!

 Don’t forget!
 Don’t wait for me!
 Don’t do it!

 Be careful!
 Be quiet!
 Be quick!
 Be polite!
Be + Adjective  Be brave!
Don’t + Be + Adjective  Don’t be angry!
 Don’t be careless!
 Don’t be shy!
 Don’t be naughty!
 Don’t be afraid!

We can use “please” at the beginning or end of the sentence to make the instruction more polite.
Example :
  Please, turn on the tv!
 Don’t smoke here, please!
 Be careful, please!
 Please, don’t be naughty!

5. Dialogue example :

Dina : Mom, I’m going to Lina’s house.

Mother : Okay, don’t forget to bring the umbrella. It’s going to rain soon. Anna
: Sure, mom
Mother : Be careful, honey
Anna : Yes, of course mom. See you later!

Lisa : Gina, do your homework now!

Gina : I’ll do it later. I’m watching youtube now Lisa : You can watch it later. Don’t be
lazy! Gina : All right, I will do it.