GIVING COMMAND AND PROHIBITION

Summary

In this educational video, Miss Katarita Handayani introduces the concepts of giving commands and prohibitions, categorized into verbal and nominal forms. She explains the structure of verbal commands with examples like 'Please close the garage' and nominal commands with 'Be good to the next.' Prohibitions are also discussed, with verbal prohibitions using 'Don't' followed by a verb, and nominal prohibitions starting with 'Please don't be.' The video concludes with a dialogue between Simon and Chelsea, demonstrating these linguistic constructs in a real-life scenario.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses the concept of giving commands and prohibitions in English.
• 📝 Commands and prohibitions are categorized into verbal and nominal forms.
• 🗣️ Verbal commands can use a zero infinitive at the beginning of a sentence, which is a verb form without 'to'.
• 👉 Examples of verbal commands include 'Please close the garage' and 'Be good to the next door'.
• 🙏 The word 'please' is optional in verbal commands and is used to soften the sentence and make it more polite.
• 📚 Nominal commands use 'be' at the base of the sentence and are followed by an adjective, with 'please' being optional.
• 🚫 Verbal prohibitions are characterized by the use of 'don't' followed by a zero infinitive.
• 🚷 Examples of verbal prohibitions include 'Don't move the chairs' and 'Don't be late for dinner'.
• 💡 Nominal prohibitions follow a similar pattern to nominal commands but start with 'Don't be' followed by an adjective.
• 🍪 The dialogue between Simon and Chelsea provides a practical example of using commands and prohibitions in everyday life.
• 👋 The video concludes with a polite sign-off, wishing viewers well in Arabic.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is about giving commands and prohibitions in English, including their verbal and nominal forms.

What are the two categories of commands and prohibitions mentioned in the script?

The two categories of commands and prohibitions mentioned are verbal and nominal.

What is a zero infinitive in the context of verbal commands?

A zero infinitive is a verb form that is used without the word 'to', such as 'play' instead of 'to play'.

How many types of formulas are there for verbal commands according to the script?

There are two types of formulas for verbal commands mentioned in the script.

Can you give an example of the first formula for verbal commands mentioned in the script?

The first formula for verbal commands is 'one plus object plus please', for example, 'Close the garage, please'.

Is the use of the word 'please' mandatory in verbal commands?

No, the use of the word 'please' is optional in verbal commands. It is used to soften the sentence and make it more polite.

What is the characteristic of nominal commands?

The characteristic of nominal commands is the use of 'be' at the base of the sentence and no verbs.

Can you provide an example of a nominal command from the script?

An example of a nominal command is 'Be easy with the kids, Alex' or 'Be good to the next verb, please'.

What is the main characteristic of verbal prohibitions?

The main characteristic of verbal prohibitions is the use of 'Don't' followed by a zero infinitive.

How is a nominal prohibition structured according to the script?

A nominal prohibition is structured by starting with 'Don't be' followed by an adjective, for example, 'Please don't be late for dinner'.

Can you provide an example of a dialogue from the script that demonstrates the use of commands and prohibitions?

An example of a dialogue is between Simon and Chelsea, where Chelsea tells Simon 'Don't be greedy, it is for sale' and Simon responds 'Just one, please stay away from the cookies'.