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Imperatives - Grammar Question Writing

Practise imperatives at A1 level by completing instructions and questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.

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What’s in the worksheet?

  • Model and grammar reminder
  • Question completion and personal answers
  • Word-order practice
  • Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance

Form positive and negative imperatives and respond to related questions.

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A simple way to teach it

Before the lesson

Give learners page 1 and keep the teacher key on page 2 separate. Personal answers in the key are examples, not required responses.

  1. Complete Close, Write, Listen, Don't run, Bring and Don't forget.
  2. Answer the separate questions about the window, name, music, running, books and keys.
  3. Reorder the three instructions and finish them with full stops, not question marks.

Support and extension

Please open the door and Open the door, please are both possible. Only act out instructions that are safe and appropriate.

Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.

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