Imperatives

Imperatives

This ESL worksheet is perfect for adults looking to master positive and negative imperatives with practical exercises. Covering grammar rules, fill-in-the-blanks, sentence rewrites, and error corrections, it helps learners grasp commands in English easily. Packed with interactive tasks and real-world examples, it’s an engaging way to enhance imperative usage. Perfect for A1-A2 learners.

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Based on CEFR
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Study this grammar rule.

Imperatives are used to give commands, instructions, or requests. To form imperatives in English, use the base form of the verb. Positive Imperative: - To give a command or instruction, start with the verb. Example: "Close the door." Negative Imperative: - To tell someone not to do something, use "do not" or "don't" before the verb. Example: "Don't open the window." Conditions: - Imperatives are typically used in informal situations. - They can be directed at one person or a group. - You don't need to use the subject (you). - Use polite forms for requests, such as "Please sit down." Remember, it's important to consider the tone and context when using imperatives.
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

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Complete each sentence with the correct imperative form of the verb in brackets.

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Rewrite the following rules using negative imperatives.

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Find and correct the mistakes.

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Write your own positive or negative imperatives based on the scenarios given.

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