Giving Instruction

Definition :

Giving instruction is an expression that is used in order that other person does what we instruct or request. Instruction (also called imperative).

Instruction require the person receiving them to do something, or to do stop doing it. Instruction are directly addressed to the person who has to do them. Therefore, instruction are one of the few types of English sentences that to do not need a subject ! the subject is usually “you” (understood). If there is any doubt who should do the instruction, the “naming”  from the vocative is used.

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When the commanding word is a verb, you can use the infinitive  without to.

:- example ::

#write the sentences !

#close the windows !

#sweep the floor !

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If you do not use a verb as a commanding word, you use

Be+adjective

-example ::

#don’t touch me !

#don’t cry !

#don’t close the door !

You often put the word ’please’ at beginning instruction. You use  it to make the instruction sounds more polite.