1. Present Progressive vs Imperative

2. Definition Progressive (also called continuous): the verb form be + verb + -ing. It focuses on the continuation (not the completion) of an action. Example: She’s reading the paper. We are watching TV. Imperative: a sentence that gives a command or instructions. Example: Hurry! Don’t touch that!

3. Check your understanding Read the sentences and state whether they are in the present progressive or imperative. 1. Be quiet. 2. I’m trying to read the paper. 3. I’m working in a factory until I can find a better job. 4. Don’t go now! 5. It’s still raining outside. 6. Don’t panic! 7. Take a deep breath. 8. Come in! 9. Make yourself at home. 10. He’s getting ready for a field trip. What is the difference between present progressive and imperative?

4. FORM Present Progressive Affirmative Statements I am studying now. You are studying now. He is studying now. She is studying now. It is eating now. We are studying now. You are studying now. They are studying now. Imperative Affirmative Bend your knees. Raise your hand. Sit down. Study chapter two. Read unit five. Eat your lunch. Bring your bag. Subject Be Verb + -ing Base form of Verb

5. FORM Present Progressive Negative Statements Subject + Be + Not + Verb-ing I am not studying. He is not studying. We are not studying. Imperative Negative Don’t + Verb 1 Don’t bend your knees. Don’t smoke in this room. Don’t move!

6. USE Present Progressive Use the present progressive: To describe something that is happening right now. To show that the action is temporary. To describe something that is happening in the extended present time. Imperative Use the imperative: To give directions and instructions To give orders or commands To give advice or make suggestions To give warnings To make requests (use please) To make informal invitations BE CAREFUL! The imperative form is the same in both the singular and the plural.

7. Practice Look at your friends around you. Write at least ten sentences about them using present progressive. Example: Siti is reading her textbook. Then, change your sentences into imperative. Example: Read your textbook!

8. Practice Decide what you need to be happy. In the circle below, draw a pie chart showing what you need to be happy. Make the biggest sections of the chart the things you need most. Compare your pie chart with your friend’s. Then, discuss it with him / her. Use imperative to give suggestions to your friend. O