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USE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The imperative form is used when giving instructions, orders, and warnings. To give instructions in signs and notices, must<\/strong> is usually used.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. A subject is not necessary when giving orders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You<\/span>\u00a0finish your food. =>\u00a0Finish your food.<\/p>\n

    Do not use the infinitive to<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    To<\/span>\u00a0go on please. =>\u00a0Go on please.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Use Don\u2019t<\/strong> for the negative form.<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t<\/strong>\u00a0enter the room without permission!<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Do not use contraction in written instructions on signs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Don\u2019t cross<\/span> the street. . =>\u00a0Do not<\/strong>\u00a0cross the street.<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

        \n
      1. When giving friendly instructions, use \u2018you\u2019<\/strong> to soften the way the order is given. This is normally only done in spoken English.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        First,\u00a0you<\/strong>\u00a0wash your face and then\u00a0you<\/strong>\u00a0use a toner. Then\u00a0you<\/strong>\u00a0moisturize.<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Must \/ Must not<\/strong> are often used in written signs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          All guests\u00a0must<\/strong>\u00a0register.<\/p>\n

          Test takers\u00a0must not<\/strong>\u00a0talk to each other.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          COMMON MISTAKE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Using to<\/strong> after Don\u2019t \/ Must<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Don\u2019t to <\/span>feed the animals.\u00a0 =>\u00a0Don\u2019t feed the animals.<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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