RIC-20234 Primary Grammar and Word Study Year 3 – Parts of Speech
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<strong>Parts</strong> <strong>of</strong> speech<br />
Verbs<br />
Focus<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong> verbs (imperatives)<br />
Definition<br />
• Comm<strong>and</strong> verbs are used to order, comm<strong>and</strong> or<br />
instruct.<br />
Example:<br />
Button your jacket because it’s cold outside today.<br />
Set the table for tea, please.<br />
Finish doing your homework <strong>and</strong> then you can<br />
watch television.<br />
Explanation<br />
• Verbs can describe actions (‘doing’ words) <strong>and</strong> must<br />
have someone doing the action. (Refer to pages 6<br />
<strong>and</strong> 7.)<br />
• Comm<strong>and</strong> verbs are commonly used when writing<br />
procedures <strong>and</strong> are <strong>of</strong>ten the first word in the<br />
sentence.<br />
• Comm<strong>and</strong> verbs do not have a stated subject<br />
(anyone or anything doing the action). It is<br />
understood that the person doing the action is ‘you’.<br />
Worksheet information<br />
• Non-sudsy soap powders are usually high-efficiency<br />
powders used in front-loading washing machines.<br />
• It is not expected that the procedure will actually be<br />
carried out.<br />
• Students can read the definition <strong>and</strong> the procedure<br />
independently with minimal assistance.<br />
• Explain the definition if necessary <strong>and</strong> give other<br />
examples to the students. Ask the students to supply<br />
examples as well.<br />
• The students can complete Questions 1 <strong>and</strong> 2<br />
independently.<br />
• Question 3 should be completed in pairs.<br />
Ideas for further practice<br />
• Read the instructions <strong>and</strong> rules <strong>of</strong> a board game to<br />
see whether comm<strong>and</strong> verbs have been used.<br />
• Students copy a favourite recipe to contribute to a<br />
class cookbook.<br />
The comm<strong>and</strong> verbs could be highlighted.<br />
• Play games such as ‘May I?’ where students are<br />
given instructions for actions or movements. For<br />
example, ‘Jane, take three steps forward’.<br />
Answers<br />
1. (b) Mix, Add, Stir, Add, Refrigerate<br />
2. (a) Hold (b) Step, slide<br />
(c) Brush, tie (d) H<strong>and</strong><br />
(e) Put<br />
3. Teacher check<br />
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