Core Idea: Giving instructions

This exercise will help you perform below functions in everyday life in English:

• giving directions
• instructing what to do
• guiding someone
• telling steps

Instruction to do the exercise:

1. Hear all reflexes in general way.
2. Pick reflexes one by one and utter it aloud 4 to 5 times.
3. Use correct pronunciation of word.
4. Use weak form while pronouncing function word.
5. Apply word linking technique.
6. Apply rhythm exercise technique. (Applicable for advanced learners only)

Group 1:

This road goes straight to Andheri. It’s about 5 miles.

His shop is over there on the left, next to the book shop.

It’s on the other side of the road.

Stay on this road for a kilometre, then turn right.

That’s Augustus Road.

This office is quite easy to find.

It’s just opposite the post office over there.

Walk down this road as far as the Post Office, and turn left into Convent Road.

Our house is the third on the left.

Go down here, and it’s the second on the right.

It’s near the Jewellery Junction.

Take the Rajaji Road, and turn right at the first roundabout.

Follow the road round to the left, and you’ll see the book shop on the right.

When you reach the supermarket, turn sharp left.

The first turning on the right is Park Lane.

Take the first turning to the left after passing the police station.

The road you want is called College Road.

You should take the first right after the cross-roads.

It’s an old building somewhere along the road. Turn right there on to the main road.

Turn right off the main road.

Don’t turn off there — stay on this road for two kilometres.

Get off the bus when you see a great big building.

Then turn left, got it?

Go east along that road as far as the Police Station. Then turn left.

When you’ve got to the Baker’s Junction, turn right.

It’s about a mile past the church.

Carry straight on as far as the cross-roads with the traffic lights.

Follow this road until you come to the traffic lights.

When you come to the police station, turn left. Then you’ll be in Brigade Road.

The road turns off for Ooty there.

When you’ve passed the traffic lights, come to the next junction.

This place is a bit further down at the end of the road.

It’s the tallest building in the road, so it’s easy to find.

His office is straight down the hall, the fourth room to the right.

At the second cross-roads, you turn left and go as far as the Town Hall.

It’s not very far, actually.

Turn left at the end of the street. Then you’ll be in Bakshi Road.

Turn right at the cross-roads, understand?

It’s a good two miles to the station.

It’s on the way to the church.

Indira Nagar is north of Balaji Nagar.

Turn right outside this building, and walk to the end of the road, and it’s on the right, next to the garage.

It’s a few yards up on the left.

Go down that turning there, and you’ll see his office on the left.

Keep straight on until you come to the third cross-roads.

Take the No.10 bus.

Go down the road till you come to the post office.

When you get to the Penta Complex, turn left.

You’re quite welcome to come with me. I can show you exactly where it is.

Cross the bridge and take the second turning on the right.

Take bus no.10 to Jhansi Street. It’s only three stops from here.

Take the second left after the Post Office, do you understand?

It’s over there in the corner.

You can’t miss it, there’s a drugstore on the corner.

It should take you about 10 minutes to get there.

It’s a bit further on the left.

It’s just over a mile from here.

Get off the bus at the roundabout.

It’s at the junction of Bank Road and Town Hall Road.

It’s quite a way. I’d take a bus if I were you.

Cross that road, then go on down the footpath till you come to the traffic lights.

It must be along here somewhere.

This road joins the main road at the Hospital Junction. Turn left there.

Go straight ahead for a kilometre — don’t turn off the footpath till you come to the traffic lights.

Group 2:

You should always carry some money with you.

Buy the best you can afford.

Save me a place in the queue.

Go to that counter over there.

Make out a cheque for Rs.1,500.00.

Be careful not to cross the road there.

Make a note of those numbers.

Move to the rear.

First of all, you must clear up the mess.

See that all the doors are locked.

Wrap it up in a piece of paper.

Ask him to telephone me at my residence.

You should never go there again.

Take only one of them.

Keep moving everybody.

Don’t leave the iron on when you’re not using it.

Be careful to turn the gas as low as possible.

First, you must turn this key to the left.

Don’t make the sleeves too long.

Move along, everybody.

Then you must press this green button.

Never turn this box upside down.

Keep him warm.

Give him an aspirin every four hours.

After you’ve done that, join these two sections of the tube together.

Make sure you don’t let the wires touch.

Then you cut the sheet down the middle.

Sit on this side.

Come about 8 o’clock.

I want you to send someone out there right now.

Make out a receipt, will you?

Better don’t wait for them.

Have your money ready before you get on the bus.

Bring me that book.

Clean out the cupboards, will you?

Always wear a helmet inside the factory.

Stand back from the door, will you?

When you’ve washed it, wipe it dry with a cloth.

Signal when you turn.

Don’t accept anything but the best.

Have your change ready.

Finally, you give it a rub with a polishing cloth.

See that everybody starts on time.

Push it back a little.

It is my duty to report this to the police.

I must do everything I can to help them.

I have to be at the office by nine.

I must hand in my report tomorrow.

I’ll have to be back here before Sunday.

I’m supposed to do what he tells me.

Group 3:

We must go at once.

I’m expected to be there by seven.

We needn’t hurry.

I can’t get out of doing it.

We have to show him our ticket.

I must be there by tomorrow.

I have no choice.

I had to earn my living in those days.

I’m going to have to reject it.

We mustn’t take them there.

I don’t have to attend today’s meeting.

That’s something I have to do myself.

I can’t refuse to do it.

He wants me to go now.

You have to go with her.

You must finish it by tomorrow.

You’ll have to pick him up from there.

Nobody can force you to do it.

You needn’t do it.

They’ll make you do it.

You’re under no obligation.

You don’t need to hurry.

You’re not required to do it by law.

No, you don’t have to be there before eleven.

You’re expected to get his permission before you do it.

It’s not necessary to explain everything to them.

It’s up to you.

You don’t have to remain there, if you don’t want to.

You must be here by the weekend.

There’s no need to rush.

Yes, you can.

By all means.

You can have as many as you want.

Yes, certainly.

OK.

You can, if you want.

I suppose so. But just this once.

Sure, go ahead.

No, I don’t mind.

Not at all. (I don’t mind it all.)

Yes, if you want.

You may, if you like.

Yes, all right.

Go right ahead.

Well, go ahead, if you must.

Yes, if you must.

I can see no objection.

Yes, of course.

Yes, that’s fine.

You have my permission.

Group 4:

I’m sorry.

Sorry, you can’t.

I’m sorry you can’t do it.

You’re not allowed to do it.

I’m afraid it’s out of the question.

No, you mustn’t do it.

Smoking is not allowed, I’m afraid.

Look, the answer is ‘No’.

It’s out of the question, I’m afraid.

No, don’t go there today.

It’s OK with me, but you must ask Arjun.

You’re not supposed to do it.

I’m sorry I can’t let you do it.

No, I won’t let you do it.

I can’t allow you to do it.

There’s no way I’m going to let you do it.

No, you mustn’t open it now.

You’d better ask her.

You must be joking!

Sorry. You can’t smoke here.

You can’t play here.

I’m afraid you can’t go in there.

You can’t bring food and drink here.

You mustn’t take photographs in here.

You mustn’t tell anyone.

You aren’t allowed to walk on the grass.

Children aren’t allowed in the pool without an adult.

Hey, you’re not supposed to park here!

Don’t park in front of the entrance.

Don’t spit.

I’m sorry, but you’ll have to put out your cigarette.

Dogs are not permitted in this building.

Don’t forget to lock the door.

Remember to count the change.

You haven’t forgotten to invite Ratan, have you?

Have you set the alarm clock? I want to get up at 5.

I think you’ve forgotten your handkerchief.

Let me remind you.

Don’t forget what he told us yesterday.

Don’t forget the book, will you?

Have you remembered to send a copy to him?

Is this your bag?

Can I remind you of something?

Be sure to switch off the lights.

You won’t forget to post the letter, will you?

You’ll telephone her tonight, won’t you?

Let me remind you of something.