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Commands & StructuresCEFR A1 - CEFR B1

Imperatives (Commands & Instructions)

Imperatives are used to give orders, instructions, advice, or warnings. Imperatives are used to give instructions, commands, warnings, and advice. They use the base form of the verb and often appear in classrooms, recipes, signs, and everyday speech. ### Forms you will practice - Positive: “Open the door.” - Negative: “Don’t open the door.” - Polite imperatives with “please” - Suggestions with “Let’s …” ### Goal You’ll learn how to sound clear and polite (not too strong) when you give instructions.

Grammar Rules

Positive form

Use the base verb: Sit down. Open the door.

Negative form

Use do not (don’t): Don’t touch it. Don’t be late.
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Polite form

Add please: Please sit here.

Examples

A1
EN"Close the window."
HY"Փակիր պատուհանը։"
A1
EN"Don’t run in the hall."
HY"Մի վազիր միջանցքում։"
A1
EN"Please listen carefully."
HY"Խնդրում եմ ուշադիր լսիր։"

🧠 Practice Quiz1 / 10

Choose the correct option.
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