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Grammar Instructions are normally found on signs, recipes or on DIY manuals etc. They are usually written using the imperative form. The imperative is formed by using the verb [the action word] without 'to' or any noun or pronoun in front of it. Example: You need to turn right at the supermarket Turn right at the supermarket
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Examples of Sentences to Imperative Instructions
You should not smoke here = Don't smoke here You must boil this for 20 minutes = Boil for 20 minutes You must fix this with tape = Fix this with tape You will need 500g of sugar = Take 500g of sugar You must not run = Don't run
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Continued… This type of instruction isn't written as a full sentence.
Imperative instructions are often written as a list. Start at the top and you work down. The list may be numbered, or may have bullet points.
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Remember… Imperative Instructions should never be used when you are writing formally. e.g. in a bank letter If you see the imperative e.g.. ‘Bake for 5 minutes’, then you know you are looking at a set of instructions.
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