Command Sentence - Positive and Negative
What is a command? : A Command is an imperative statement. One person orders another to do something. It can be preceded by please. The understood subject is you.
There are 4 different commands in English: Positive Commands, Negative Commands, Indirect Commands, Negative Indirect Commands.
Positive Command Sentences
Use the simple form of the verb.
Close the door.
Please turn off the light.
Open the window Leave the room.
Pay your rent.
Be quiet.
Negative Command Sentences
A negative command is formed by adding the word "DON'T" before the verb.
Don't close the door.
Please don't turn off the light.
Don't open the window.
Indirect Command Sentences
We usually use the verbs order, ask, tell or say to indicate an indirect command. These verbs are followed by the To-infinitive (to + Verb).
Jon told Jim to close the door.
William asked Joan to turn off the light in his room.
Please tell Mary to call me at 3 pm today.
The policeman ordered the suspect to be quiet.
Negative Indirect Commands
Add the word "NOT" before the infinitive to make the indirect commands.
Jon told Jim not to close the door.
William asked Joan not to turn off the light in his room.
Please tell Mary not to call me at 3 pm today.
Use of Any and Some
Read the conversation below:
Barbara: Is there any milk left?
Katherine: Yes, there is some in the bottle on the table.
Barbara: Would you like some milk?
Katherine: No, thank you. I don't think I'll drink any tonight. Could I have some water, please?
Barbara: Sure. There is some in the fridge.
Barbara: Do you know anybody who comes from China?
Katherine: Yes, I think there is someone who is Chinese in my English class.
Barbara: Great, could you ask him some questions for me?
Katherine: No problem. Is there anything special you want me to ask?
Barbara: No, I don't have anything in particular in mind. Maybe you could ask him some questions about life in China. Is that OK?
Katherine: I would be happy to do that for you.
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