Instructing
Imperative
The imperative form is used to give instructions in both spoken and written English. At times, the imperative form is considered impolite when speaking English. When providing instructions, use the imperative. However, when requesting that someone do something use a polite question form.
Positive Form:
Verb + objects
Write the contract to satisfy everyone's mutual interests.Negative Form:
Do + Not + Verb + objects
Do not audit the Endowment or the Foundation.Giving Directions
Common phrases used to give directions:
Take the first left / right
bus to...
train to...
subway to...
tube to...
Turn left / right at...
Go straight ahead
past...
along...Street / Road / Avenue.
It's next to...
near to...
opposite...
between...
on the left / right of...