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Feb 17, 2011
Let’s go to school
Speech Act
Examples of command and prohibition expressions
Giving a command
- Put the report on my desk. = Informal (older people to younger people)
- Bring the books. = Informal (older people to younger people)
- Open the door. = Informal (older people to younger people)
- Close the door, please. = Formal (younger people to older people or to stranger)
- Could you please give me the report? = Formal (younger people to older people or to stranger)
- Come here, please. = Formal (younger people to older people or to stranger)
Expressing prohibition
- Don’t come late. = Informal (older people to younger people)
- Don’t be lazy. = Informal (older people to younger people)
- Don’t use those shoes. = Informal (older people to younger people)
- Sir?Ma'am, please don’t bring any animals. = Formal (younger people to older people or to stranger)
- Sir?Ma'am, could you please don’t enter that room? = Formal (younger people to older people or to stranger)
- I'm really sorry, but don’t step on the grass. = Formal (younger people to older people or to stranger)
Learning Essential
· Language Function
- Giving Commands
– Close the door.
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- Expressing prohibition
– Don’t come late.
– Don’t be lazy.
· Grammar : Verb – ing
Example :
– I am reading a newspaper.
– They are not studying English.
– Are you playing a video game?