Instructions
Sit down, Don’t worry, Let’s go.
The rules
- Instructions start with the base verb: "Close the door."
- Negative instruction: Don’t + verb.
- "Let’s" (let us) + verb is a suggestion for you and me.
- Add "please" to make an instruction polite.
- "Don’t" + verb tells you not to do something.
- Directions are instructions: verb first.
Examples
- Close the door, please. It’s cold.
- Don’t worry, everything is fine.
- It’s late. Let’s go home.
- Please sit down.
- You must not park here.
- Turn left at the lights.
Quick check
Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1._____ the door, please. It’s cold.
2._____ worry, everything is fine.
3.It’s late. _____ go home.
4.Which is a polite instruction?
5.What does a sign "Don’t park here" mean?