IMPERATIVES - Speaking Practice - A1 / A2

You are a teacher and you want your students to be quiet. What do you say?

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Be quiet, please.

Do not talk to your classmates while I am speaking.

Silence, please.

Stop with the chit-chat.

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You are a parent and you want your child to clean their room. What do you say?

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Clean your room.

Clean your room right now!
Clean your room before you [ do something else ].

Clean your room before you go outside.

Stop making a mess and clean your room!

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You are a police officer and you want a driver to stop their car. What do you say?

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Stop the car!

Stop the car right now!

Stop your car!

Stop right there!

Stop!

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You are a lifeguard and you see someone swimming too far out to sea. What do you say?

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Come closer to the shore!
Come back to shore!

Come closer!

Come back!

Don't go too far!
Don't swim too far out!

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You are a doctor and you want your patient to take their medicine. What do you say?

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Take your medicine.

Take your medicine every day, at the same time.

Take your medicine twice a day for two weeks.

Please, take your medicine.

Don't forget to take your medicine.

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You are a parent and your child is about to cross the street without looking.

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Look both ways before your cross the street!
Don't cross the street without looking both ways!

Look left and right before you cross the street!
Look out!

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You are a doctor and your patient is eating unhealthy foods.

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Stop eating junk food.

Eat healthier food.

Eat a healthier diet.

Don't forget to eat healthy food.

Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Eat less fast food.

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You are a flight attendant and the plane is about to take off.

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Fasten your seatbelts!
Please fasten your seatbelts.
Please turn off all electronic devices.
Please check that your tray table is stowed and your seatback is in the upright position.

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You are a firefighter and there is a fire in a building.

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Evacuate the building!
Evacuate the building immediately!
Stay calm!
Cover your head!
Don't breathe the smoke!
Get down on the ground!

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You are a parent and you are giving advice to your child who is going to college (university) in a different city/state/country.

(Use the imperative form)

30 sec audio

Answer explanation

There is more than one possible answer. Even if your answer is not listed here, it might still be correct. Examples:

Study hard.
Take care of your health.
Stay in touch.
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Don't drink too much alcohol.
Don't do drugs.
Don't be afraid to call us if you need anything.
Focus on your own goals and dreams.
Take advantage of all that college has to offer.
Don't compare yourself to others.

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