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IMPERATIVES – How to give commands in English
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/01/17Ever wanted to sound more natural when giving instructions or making requests in English? This video breaks down how to use imperatives, from direct commands to super polite requests using 'please' and 'let's'! You'll pick up practical phrases perfect for daily conversations and boost your grammar knowledge with clear examples.
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person
US /'pɜ:rsn/
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UK /'pɜ:sn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Man, woman or child
- An individual, typically used to emphasize their distinct identity or role.
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US /fɔrm/
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UK /fɔ:m/
- Noun
- Sports team or person's current winning record
- Document you complete when making an application
- Transitive Verb
- To organize something such as a club or group
- To develop; to come into a shape or substance
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US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
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UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
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US /ˈɔrdɚ/
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UK /'ɔ:də(r)/
- Noun
- Religious or social group, as of nuns
- Instructions to others to do what you want
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a sequence, e.g. a, b, c
- To give instructions to others to do what you want
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