14 Questions
What is the negative imperative form?
don't + base verb
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence?
To give advice or make a recommendation
What is the correct way to ask for advice?
What should I do?
What is the positive imperative form?
the same as the infinitive (go, do, etc.)
What is the purpose of using 'shouldn't' in a sentence?
To advise against doing something
What is the form of the verb after 'should' and 'shouldn't'?
base form
What do we use to give strong advice or a strong warning?
Imperatives
Which of the following is an example of giving strong advice?
Walk up and down stairs.
What is the correct way to tell someone not to do something?
Don't drive to the supermarket.
When describing someone's appearance, what is the correct phrase to use?
He's tall and slim.
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence like 'You should do some exercise'?
To say something is a good thing to do.
Which of the following is an example of using 'shouldn't'?
You shouldn't eat so many pizzas and biscuits.
What is the correct way to give instructions to someone to take public transportation?
Take the bus or the train.
What is the correct form of the verb after 'should'?
The base form of the verb.
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?
This quiz covers common actions and descriptions in English, including spending time or money, describing people, and using imperatives to give strong advice.
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