Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1............... touch the hot pan; it is very hot.
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Use "Don't" before the base verb to make a negative imperative.
2Don't ............... in the classroom.
Wrong!
After "Don't", use the base verb: "run".
3It is cold. ............... open the window.
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A negative command uses "Don't", not doesn't.
4Don't ............... late for school.
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After "Don't", use the base form "be".
5............... noisy in the library.
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Use "Don't be" before an adjective in a negative command.
6............... food here.
Wrong!
Use "No" before a noun phrase on signs: "No".
7The baby is sleeping. ............... talk now.
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Use "Don't" before a verb: "Don't".
8Don't ............... my phone, please.
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After "Don't", use the base verb without to: "use".
9It is for Anna. ............... eat that cake.
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For a simple negative command, use "Don't" before the verb.
10Please, ............... angry.
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Before an adjective in a negative command, use "Don't be".
11Don't ............... on the wall.
Wrong!
After "Don't", use the base verb "write".
12............... forget your bag.
Wrong!
Use "Don't" for a negative command to a person.
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Answers
- Don’t touch the hot pan; it is very hot.
- Don’t run in the classroom.
- It is cold. Don’t open the window.
- Don’t be late for school.
- Don’t be noisy in the library.
- No food here.
- The baby is sleeping. Don’t talk now.
- Don’t use my phone, please.
- It is for Anna. Don’t eat that cake.
- Please, Don’t be angry.
- Don’t write on the wall.
- Don’t forget your bag.