Exercise. Choose the correct verb and complete the following sentences. Make them commands.
Example:
________ the seeds 2 inches apart. (plant) ==> Plant the seeds 2 inches apart.
1. Sit next to me.
2. Write a letter to Aunt Edna.
3. Take two pills after every meal.
4. Please sign on the dotted line.
5. Read the book and write a report on it for next Monday.
6. Please dry the dishes and put them away.
7. Say goodbye to Mrs. Wirth.
8. Slice the vegetables and cook them in boiling water for three minutes.
9. Bring a sack lunch for the field trip tomorrow.
10. Wash your face and brush your teeth before you go to bed.
Exercise. For each of the following sentences, suggest an alternative activity using the phrase “No, let’s…”
Example:
Do you want to watch the late night movie? (go to bed) ==> No, let’s go to bed.
1. Do you want to go camping this year? No, let’s stay at a resort.
2. Do you want to leave now? No, let’s wait a while.
3. Shall we have Chinese for dinner? No, let’s have Italian.
4. Should we tell Bob someone dented his car? No, let’s mind our own business.
5. Would you like to play a game? No, let’s watch a movie.
Exercise. Answer each of the following sentences with either “No, don’t…” or “No, let’s not…”
Example:
Should I turn up the heat? ==> No, don’t turn up the heat.
1. Shall I call for a doctor? No, don’t call for a doctor.
2. Should we leave yet? No, let’s not leave yet.
3. Should we have a big party for Tom’s birthday? No, let’s not have a big party.
4. Should I make you a nice, hot cup of coffee? No, don’t make me a cup of coffee.
5. Should I tell Mr. Smith you broke his window? No, don’t tell Mr. Smith.
6. Shall we go for a walk? No, let’s not go for a walk.
7. Should we take the train? No, let’s not take the train.
8. Should I put this picture in the letter to your mother? No, don’t put that picture in the letter.
9. Shall I shine your shoes, sir? No, don’t shine my shoes.
10. Should we give Sally a puppy for Christmas? No, let’s not give Sally a puppy.