The imperative
1. Read the sentences and indicate if it is a COMMAND a REQUEST or a INSTRUCTION. Remember the order and try to unlock the code. You will have a question for free for next exam.
___ Close the door right now.
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___ Please sit down and wait for your name.
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___ Turn left at the traffic lights and continue straight.
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___ Don’t touch that button!
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___ Open your books on page 45.
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___ Please don’t make so much noise.
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___ Add the eggs and mix well.
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___ Stop talking and listen to me.
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___ Take this form to the reception desk.
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___ Please send me the report by email.
Answer Key
C Close the door right now.
R Please sit down and wait for your name.
I Turn left at the traffic lights and continue straight.
C Don’t touch that button!
I Open your books on page 45.
R Please don’t make so much noise.
I Add the eggs and mix well.
C Stop talking and listen to me.
I Take this form to the reception desk.
R Please send me the report by email.
