Reading Signs (1) Introductory Class

Clase 3Reading Signs

Expressing prohibition

• To command (someone) not to do something.

Don't step on the grass!Do not let windows open!Don't forget!Do not enter No running!Don’t be late.

Forms to express prohibition

• A.- Verbal prohibition. (Full verb)Do not + verbDon’t + verb

• B.- Nominal prohibitionDo + not + be + complementDon’t + be + complement

• C.- Using “no” No + verb in gerund form (-ing)

Examples• Touch • Park• Open• Walk• Dump• Queue• Stop• Be cruel

• Do not touch Do not touch • No parkingNo parking• Do not openDo not open• No walking No walking • Do not dumpDo not dump• No queueingNo queueing• Do not stopDo not stop• Don’t be cruel to Don’t be cruel to

animals.animals.

More Signs that express prohibition

Warnings• Imperative sentences inform someone

about a danger or dangerous situations.• (you) + verb

– Watch out! - Stop - Beware. • (You) Don’t + verb

– Don’t push!• (You) + verb + complement.

- Be careful with that.- Slow down wet road ahead.

Orders and commands• Imperatives• (You) + verb + (complement)

• Slow down, police check.• Keep off the grass.• Close all doors before leaving.• Leave the key in front desk.

General information signs• Instructions• Verb + object + complement

Wash this shirt in warm water.Shake this remedy before opening

• NegativeDo not feed the animals.Do not place hot things on this surface.

• Passive sentencesYou are allowed to take pictures.You are not allowed to film in this area.(to be allowed)

General information signs

• Invitations.Please check our prices.Book in advance and get a discount.Thank you for not smoking.

TEST YOUR SKILLS

A.- Pay attention to your clothes at all times.

B.- Do not leave without your clothes.

C.- Ask someone to watch your clothes.

Do not leave clothes

unattended

QUESTION 1

A.- You are not allowed to smoke in this building.

B.- You can only smoke in one area.

C.- You can smoke in some places.

NO SMOKING EXCEPT IN SMOKING

AREAS

QUESTION 2

A Only come in if there is no red light showing.

B The red light will come on when you enter this room.

C Stay outside until the red light comes on.

Question 3

Question 4

A.- You can park here at any time.

B.- You can’t park here from Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 6 pm.C.- You can only park here Mondays and Fridays at 6 o’clock.

Question 5

A.- Students must show a card when they buy anything.

B.- Students can get a discount when they buy a card.

C.- If students show their card, they pay less.

A Do not leave the waiting room until the receptionist calls your name.B Do not go to the waiting room before telling the receptionist you are here.C The receptionist will tell the dentist that you have arrived.

Question 6

A It takes 15 minutes from the station to the airport.

B The bus waits to collect passengers from the station.

C The airport bus stops regularly at the station.

Question 7

A You can stand in front of this sign, but not beside it.

B You can’t stand near this sign.

C You should sit near the sign.

Question 8

NoStanding