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IMPERATIVES
M U L T I F L U E N T
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Use the imperative form to give instructions,

orders and warnings.
Must is often used in signs and notices to give
instructions.

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Do not use a subject Always use the
when giving orders. infinitive form of the

verb, without to.
You wash your hands.
To sit down please.
Wash your hands.
Sit down please.
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Use Don’t to make the Written instructions
negative form. on signs often use

Do not, not Don’t.
Don’t sit there!. Do not cross this line.
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When giving instructions to a friend, you
can soften the order by using ‘you’.
However, this is usually only done in 2
spoken English.

First you put the mixture into a bowl,

and then you add two eggs. Then you
whisk it.
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Some written signs use Must / Must
not.

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All visitors must wear a badge.
Passengers must not talk to the
driver.