Getting Started: Commands and Requests
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of giving clear instructions and making polite requests in everyday situations.
- Give direct commands to friends and colleagues.
- Form negative instructions to avoid mistakes.
- Ask for items or permission using polite structures.
तुम क्या सीखोगे
Ready to start talking? This chapter helps you give simple instructions like Sit down or "Don't touch!
and even ask for things politely usingCan I...?" You'll soon be directing friends and making requests with confidence!
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बॉस मोड: सकारात्मक आदेश (अनिवार्य)पॉजिटिव कमांड्स (
Positive Commands) को समझने के लिए, हमेशा क्रिया का मूल रूप (base verb form) इस्तेमाल करो ताकि निर्देश (instructions) और अनुरोध (requests) साफ और सीधे हों. -
नकारात्मक आदेश (मत करो...)"Don't« तुम्हारा जादुई शब्द है किसी को कुछ »रोकने« या »मना« करने के लिए। ये तुम्हारा »गो-टू" हथियार है किसी एक्शन को रोकने के लिए।
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विनम्र आदेश (Please का उपयोग करके)एक छोटा-सा
pleaseतुम्हारे «आदेशों» को «विनम्र» और «सम्मानजनक अनुरोधों» में बदल देता है। -
Can: वर्तमान क्षमता व्यक्त करना'can' सीखकर तुम मज़े से बता पाओगे कि तुम और दूसरे अभी क्या-क्या «कर सकते हैं»!
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Can: अनुरोध और अनुमति
Canतुम्हारा दोस्त है, जो «पूछने», «अनुमति देने» और «ना करने» में मदद करता है।
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use imperative verbs to give directions to a classmate.
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By the end you will be able to: Ask for help or permission in a café or office setting.
अध्याय गाइड
Overview
Wait! or asking Can I help? – these simple phrases open up a world of practical communication.Sit down and negative commands such as "Don't worry," giving you the confidence to direct people or offer warnings. You’ll also learn the magic of adding 'please' to make your instructions wonderfully polite. Plus, we'll introduce the versatile word 'can' for talking about your abilities and making friendly requests.How This Grammar Works
Boss Mode. For example, if you want someone to stop, you just say, Stop!or for an action,
Listen!These are very direct.
or to advise them,Don't worry."
Please sit down.or
Open the door, please.And for negative polite requests: "Please don't go.
or Don't forget, please." This makes a big difference in how your message is received!I can swim.or
She can speak English.Notice that the verb after 'can' is always the base form. Secondly, 'can' is perfect for making friendly requests or asking for permission. For example,
Can I help you?to offer assistance, or
Can you open the window?to ask someone to do something for you.
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ You sit here.
- 1✗ Not go there.
- 1✗ I can to swim.
helper verb and the main verb follows directly.Real Conversations
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Quick FAQ
How do I make a simple command in English?
Just use the base form of the verb. For example,
Stop!or
Listen!To be polite, add 'please':
Please wait.
When should I use 'Don't'?
Use 'Don't' before the base verb to tell someone *not* to do something. For instance, "Don't touch that! or Don't forget your keys."
What's the main difference between Go! and Can I go?
Go!is a direct command, telling someone to do something.
Can I go?is a polite question asking for permission to go. The first is an instruction, the second is a request.
Is
Can you help me?always polite enough?
Yes,
Can you help me?is a very common and friendly way to ask for help in most everyday situations. Adding 'please' (e.g.,
Can you help me, please?) makes it even more polite.
Cultural Context
मुख्य उदाहरण (8)
टिप्स और ट्रिक्स (4)
हमेशा मूल रूप ("Base Form")
Eat your food.हमेशा मूल क्रिया का प्रयोग करें
अगर 'शक' हो तो 'please' लगा दो!
Could you please help me with this?
'to' मत भूलना
मुख्य शब्दावली (6)
Real-World Preview
At the Library
Review Summary
- Verb + Object
- Don't + Verb
- Command + please
- Subject + can + verb
- Can I + Verb + ...?
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Imperatives don't need a subject like 'you'. Start directly with the verb.
The verb 'can' is followed immediately by the base verb without 'to'.
Use 'Don't' to make a command negative in English, not 'No'.
इस अध्याय के नियम (5)
Next Steps
You are making amazing progress! Keep practicing these phrases in your daily life.
Give 5 commands to your pet or a plant
त्वरित अभ्यास (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
He cans play the piano well.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: वर्तमान क्षमता व्यक्त करना
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: वर्तमान क्षमता व्यक्त करना
______ help me with this box?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: विनम्र आदेश (Please का उपयोग करके)
___ be late for the meeting!
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: नकारात्मक आदेश (मत करो...)
Find and fix the mistake:
Don't please open that.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: विनम्र आदेश (Please का उपयोग करके)
सही वाक्य चुनें:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: नकारात्मक आदेश (मत करो...)
Find and fix the mistake:
Can I to use your phone?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: अनुरोध और अनुमति
___ I borrow your pen?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: अनुरोध और अनुमति
___ (listen) carefully to the instructions.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: बॉस मोड: सकारात्मक आदेश (अनिवार्य)
My little sister ___ read yet.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: वर्तमान क्षमता व्यक्त करना
Score: /10
सामान्य प्रश्न (6)
Come here! या Open your book.Don't run!Don't जोड़ते हो। उदाहरण के लिए, Eat बन जाता है Don't eat.Please give me the book.
Please open the door., या अंत में, जैसे
Open the door, please.. दोनों स्थितियाँ सही हैं और विनम्रता व्यक्त करती हैं।