724: Read & Listen: Imperatives & Math
OVERVIEW
On this page, you will learn imperatives and math.
- First, read about imperatives and math.
- Then, listen to audio of the text.
READ & LISTEN
Read:
We use imperatives to give directions or suggestions. We can also use them to talk about math. When we solve math problems, we use imperatives, such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Remember that the imperative is formed with the base verb. We do not use a subject.
| Math Problem | Use an Imperative to Say |
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| 2 + 2 | Add two plus two |
| 5 - 3 | Subtract three from five |
| 3 x 2 | Multiply three times two |
| 10 ÷ 2 | Divide ten by two |
Listen:
Read:
When we add bigger numbers, we carry a number that is more than nine (9). When we subtract smaller numbers, we borrow.
Example:
| Math Problem | Say |
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Four plus six is ten. Carry one. One plus one is two. Fourteen plus six is twenty. |
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Borrow one from two. Fourteen minus six is eight. One minus one is zero. Twenty-four minus sixteen is eight.
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Listen: