There is a special structure we use to make commands and direct instructions/requests in English.
For example:
“Stop making so much noise!”
Compare it with a regular sentence, which only describes and does not command: “You make so much noise.”
Now, this sounds very direct. You can add “please” and make it gentler 😊
“Stop making so much noise please.”
You can also use the modal verb “must”:
“You must stop making so much noise.”
You can use the modal verb “will” to make it even more polite:
“Will you stop making so much noise please?” Click here to see the full lesson on Commands in English.
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