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What is the negative imperative form?
What is the negative imperative form?
- do + base verb
- should + base verb
- don't + base verb (correct)
- must + base verb
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence?
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence?
- To express a fact
- To give advice or make a recommendation (correct)
- To give a command
- To ask for permission
What is the correct way to ask for advice?
What is the correct way to ask for advice?
- What must I do?
- What can I do?
- What should I do? (correct)
- What will I do?
What is the positive imperative form?
What is the positive imperative form?
What is the purpose of using 'shouldn't' in a sentence?
What is the purpose of using 'shouldn't' in a sentence?
What is the form of the verb after 'should' and 'shouldn't'?
What is the form of the verb after 'should' and 'shouldn't'?
What do we use to give strong advice or a strong warning?
What do we use to give strong advice or a strong warning?
Which of the following is an example of giving strong advice?
Which of the following is an example of giving strong advice?
What is the correct way to tell someone not to do something?
What is the correct way to tell someone not to do something?
When describing someone's appearance, what is the correct phrase to use?
When describing someone's appearance, what is the correct phrase to use?
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence like 'You should do some exercise'?
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence like 'You should do some exercise'?
Which of the following is an example of using 'shouldn't'?
Which of the following is an example of using 'shouldn't'?
What is the correct way to give instructions to someone to take public transportation?
What is the correct way to give instructions to someone to take public transportation?
What is the correct form of the verb after 'should'?
What is the correct form of the verb after 'should'?
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Study Notes
Common Actions and Descriptions
- Spend time or money to get fit or stressed
- Carry shopping or bags
- Wash windows or the car
- Take a bus or a train
- Have a bath or a shower
- Do housework or some exercise
- Get on or off the lift or the escalator
Describing People
- He's/She's: young, middle-aged, or old
- He's/She's: tall, short
- He's/She's: slim, fat, overweight, or thin
- He's/She's: good-looking, attractive, or beautiful
Imperatives
- Used to give strong advice
- Positive imperative is the same as the infinitive (e.g. go, do, etc.)
- Negative imperative is: don't + base verb
- Examples: Walk up and down stairs, Don't take lifts, Don't drive to the supermarket once a week
Should and Shouldn't
- Used to give advice
- After should and shouldn't, use the base form of the verb
- Should is used to say something is a good thing to do: You should do some exercise three times a week
- Shouldn't is used to say something is a bad thing to do: You shouldn't eat so many pizzas and biscuits
- To ask for advice: What should I do?
Common Actions and Descriptions
- Spend time or money to get fit or stressed
- Carry shopping or bags
- Wash windows or the car
- Take a bus or a train
- Have a bath or a shower
- Do housework or some exercise
- Get on or off the lift or the escalator
Describing People
- He's/She's: young, middle-aged, or old
- He's/She's: tall, short
- He's/She's: slim, fat, overweight, or thin
- He's/She's: good-looking, attractive, or beautiful
Imperatives
- Used to give strong advice
- Positive imperative is the same as the infinitive (e.g. go, do, etc.)
- Negative imperative is: don't + base verb
- Examples: Walk up and down stairs, Don't take lifts, Don't drive to the supermarket once a week
Should and Shouldn't
- Used to give advice
- After should and shouldn't, use the base form of the verb
- Should is used to say something is a good thing to do: You should do some exercise three times a week
- Shouldn't is used to say something is a bad thing to do: You shouldn't eat so many pizzas and biscuits
- To ask for advice: What should I do?
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