Imperatives, infinitives and ·ing forms
Imperatives
Examples: run; tell; don't run; don't tell
We use imperatives for giving advice and instructions
Run early in the morning - it's better. Meet me at seven o'clock. Always wear comfortable clothing. (Wear always comfortable clothing.) Never run in fog. (Rue ReYer ia fog.)
Don't run if you've got a cold. Don't tell Carola.
Infinitives with to
Examples: to see; to go
- after certain verbs (for example hope,,Wfmti have, would like/love, try), I hope to see you soon. I don't want to go home. You have to change at Coventry. 'Would you like to dance?' 'I'd love to.' Let's try to understand each other.
- after something, anything, nothing Would you like something to eat? I haven't got anything to wear. There's nothing to do.
This is hard to understand. She's very nice to work with.
- to say why4o m;'(' e, fp1]tp j 'Why did you come here?' 'To see you.' ('For see you.') You go to a supermarket to buy food.
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