The imperative

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The imperative (= gebiedende wijs)

Give me an example of an order

What is the rule for the short negative form?

Translate the following sentence:
Wees op tijd!

1. Take your time!
2. Are on time!
3. Be on time!
4. Come in the right time!

Translate the following sentence:
Ga naar boven!

1. Turn up!
2. Go upstairs!
3. Go down!
4. Upstairs!

Translate the following sentence:
Je mag hier niet drinken!

1. Don't drink here!
2. Drink not here!
3. Does not drink here!
4. Drink here!

Translate the following sentence:
Schiet op!

1. Be fast!
2. Shoot up!
3. Go faster!
4. Hurry up!

Translate:
Lees jouw boek! (to read)

Translate:
Ga naar Engels! (to go)

Translate:
Niet praten in de klas! (to talk)

Translate:
Gebruik je GSM niet! (to use)

Give an example of a class rule

Writing exercise:
What would be the rules at your home?
Write 4 sentences down.

Let yourself go!
What advice would you give me?