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What is the negative imperative form?
What is the negative imperative form?
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence?
What is the purpose of using 'should' in a sentence?
What is the correct way to ask for advice?
What is the correct way to ask for advice?
What is the positive imperative form?
What is the positive imperative form?
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What is the purpose of using 'shouldn't' in a sentence?
What is the purpose of using 'shouldn't' in a sentence?
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What is the form of the verb after 'should' and 'shouldn't'?
What is the form of the verb after 'should' and 'shouldn't'?
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What do we use to give strong advice or a strong warning?
What do we use to give strong advice or a strong warning?
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Which of the following is an example of giving strong advice?
Which of the following is an example of giving strong advice?
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What is the correct way to tell someone not to do something?
What is the correct way to tell someone not to do something?
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When describing someone's appearance, what is the correct phrase to use?
When describing someone's appearance, what is the correct phrase to use?
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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'?
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Which of the following is an example of using 'shouldn't'?
Which of the following is an example of using 'shouldn't'?
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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?
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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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Description
This quiz covers common actions and descriptions in English, including spending time or money, describing people, and using imperatives to give strong advice.
