year 1 - the imperative

The Imperative
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In deze les zitten 26 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 1 video.

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The Imperative

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

So first: What is the imperative?
The imperative is what we in Dutch call:
de gebiedende wijs.

So the imperative is used to instruct people, to tell them what to do. (for advice, requests, suggestions etc.)
Take a look at the following two sentences and drag them to the right place:

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

request (een verzoek)
an instruction
'Could you close the door?'
'Close the door.'

Slide 3 - Sleepvraag

ok...
So 'close the door' was the instruction. It tells you what to do.
You probably think it doesn't sound as polite as the request. And you are absolutely right! 


So, what is it then?

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

'close the door!'
  • An imperative is base verb (present simple verb). Above, 'close' is the verb.
  • Imperatives are direct. Often they are used when we are angry.
  • Perhaps your school teacher told you to:​ 'Sit down! Be quiet! Stop talking!'
  • When you buy, for example, a new smartwatch it comes with an instruction book telling you how to use it. This instruction book is written using imperatives. They are simple to use and easy to explain.
There are also negative imperatives

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

negative imperatives
Of course you can also tell people NOT to do something. (when you want to prevent them from walking on your lawn, for example.)

The negative form is:  Do + not + base form
For example: Do not speak!
Don't smoke! Do not use superglue on your little brothers forehead! And don't walk on the grass! 
(remember that do not and don't are the same thing!)

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Which sentence is written in the imperative?
A
Run away! As fast as you can!
B
Can you run away, please?
C
My mother never told me to run.
D
Did he run away?

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

Which sentence gives an order?
A
Could you stay away from the fire, please?
B
Don't go near the fire!
C
You can not go near the fire!
D
We must put out the fire!

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

How do you translate:
'Ga naar boven!'
A
Turn up!
B
Go upstairs!
C
Go downstairs!
D
Up stairs!

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

How do you translate:
'Niet in de paal klimmen!'?
A
Don't in the pole climbing!
B
The pole not climbing!
C
No climbing the pole.
D
Don't climb in the pole!

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Use an imperative:
upstairs. (to go)

Slide 11 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
in this lake. (not/to swim)

Slide 12 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
your homework. (to do)

Slide 13 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
football in the yard. (not/to play)

Slide 14 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
your teeth. (to brush)

Slide 15 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
during the lesson. (not/to talk)

Slide 16 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
the animals in the zoo. (not/to feed)

Slide 17 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
the instructions. (to read)

Slide 18 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
late for school. (not/to be)

Slide 19 - Open vraag

Use an imperative:
your mobiles. (to switch off)

Slide 20 - Open vraag

You drive too fast, ____________   down! 
________ we go out?
_____  _____  on the table!
________   them to the airport!
______   _______   and drive!
_________  your dirty boots outside!
_____________ your shoes
Don't sit
Leave
Don't drink
Take
Tie
Shall
Slow

Slide 21 - Sleepvraag

So, to conclude:
  • the imperative is always the base form. But without the 'to'.  Keep calm!
  • the word 'you' is implied. So we don't use it.  (Be here when the bell rings! understand: YOU should be here when the bell rings!)
  • To make a negative imperative, simply start with do not or don't  (don't drink the water!)
  • You can add 'please' to make it sound more polite. (please, close the door!)

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

Slide 23 - Video

Slide 24 - Link

Do you understand the imperative?

Slide 25 - Poll

If you don't understand the imperative yet:
Come to a workshop!
Ask questions!
Don't be embarrassed!
Practise the imparative!
Use the imparative at home!
Tell your little brother/sister to get you a drink!
I'll see you at 13.15!
If you don't understand the imparative:
-Ask questions!
-Make notes!
-Don't be embarrassed!
-Practise your grammar!
-Use the imperative at home!
-Tell your kid brother/sister to get you a drink!

Slide 26 - Tekstslide