Key learning points

1. We use the affirmative imperative (a positive command) to tell somebody to do something or give instructions.
2. For -ar verbs the ending is -a, and for -er and -ir verbs the ending is -e.
3. Modal verbs express ideas like advice, possibility, or obligation. They are most often followed by an infinitive.
4. Some key modal verbs to give advice are 'tener que', 'deber' and 'poder'.

Keywords

• Imperative - verb used to give advice or instructions, often informal or urgent

• Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, e.g. 'must', 'can', 'want'

Common misconception