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    UNIT 4

    UNDERSTANDING A STANDARD
    OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

    Learning Objectives:
    Understanding an SOP of a work place.
    Understanding the elements of an SOP.
    Imperative sentences.
    Answer the following questions before
    you start studying.

    • Procedures mean the steps of doing


    something . Do you agree?
    • What sentences do we usually use in
    writing procedures, brief or complex?
    • What are the elements of a Standard
    Operating Procedures?
    Language in Use
    SOP General Format

    Title Page
    Language in Use #2
    Table of Contents

    Text
    Read the following SOP and retell it in your own words.
    Make your own
    procedures based
    on the right
    procedures an SOP
    Language in use
    Sentence Connectors

    When giving a series of instructions, it’s more natural in speech and writing
    to join the different instructions together with linking words.
    Here are some examples:
    • ...and...
    • Then...
    • Next…
    • After that…
    • Finally…
    Imperative Sentence

    What Is It?

    • Imperative sentences are sentences which function is to tell


    or command someone to do something.
    • It is also used when you are making suggestions or advice.
    For examples:
    • If you want to pass the test, you should study.
    • If you really love her, tell her now.
    • You should have listened to the teacher when she is explaining the
    lesson.
    • Pay attention to me, please. I will only explain the instruction once.
    • Don’t open the window. It’s already cold here, you know.
    When we use Imperative
    Sentence?

    • If someone asks you for instructions, you can use the imperative
    sentence.
    • Be careful when you use the imperative, as it is often considered
    impolite in English.
    • Remember to use basic verb only.
    Examples:
    • “Sit down” NOT “you sit down”
    • “Get up” NOT “you get up”
    • Shut up
    • Flip the page
    • Blend it
    • Take the first left, go straight on, and the supermarket is on the left
    Imperative Sentence

    Positive Sentence Negative Sentence


    Basic verb + objects Do + not + basic verb + objects
    Examples: Examples:
    • Turn the music down, please. • Do not smoke in this building.
    • Insert coins into the slot. • Don’t rush; I’m not in a hurry.
    Imperative Sentence

    • To talk about suggestions and commands in our daily life, we


    used imperative sentences.
    • The formulas are as follows.
    • If + Simple Present + Imperative Clause
    • If + Present Progressive + Imperative Clause
    • If + Present Perfect + Imperative Clause
    Imperative Sentence

    It is composed of two parts:


    1. Main clause
    2. Imperative clause
    Examples:
    • If you want to pass the exam, study hard.
    conditional clause imperative

    • If Rio has changed his mind to join the competition, give him this form.
    conditional clause imperative
    Change the following sentences into
    imperative sentences.

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