"Blow your nose" is a common instruction we use when someone has a runny or stuffy nose. It means to clear your nose using a tissue. Parents often tell their children, "Blow your nose!" when they are sick or have a cold. Doctors or teachers may also use this phrase when someone is sniffing a lot. It’s a polite and simple way to help someone stay clean and feel better.
Examples:
Please blow your nose; you have a cold.
Remember to blow your nose before going to school.
He needs to blow his nose; he sounds very stuffed up.
GRAMMAR
We use the imperative form to give instructions or commands.
Pattern:
(You) + base verb + object.
But usually, we drop the subject "you."
Examples:
Blow your nose.
Wash your hands.
Drink some water.
Take a deep breath.
Negative commands:
Don’t blow your nose too hard.
Don’t forget to use a tissue.
Examples:
Blow your nose gently.
Don’t blow your nose without a tissue.
VOCABULARY
Nose – the part of your face you breathe and smell with.
Blow – to push air out.
Tissue – a soft paper for cleaning your nose.
Cold – a common illness with a runny nose and cough.
Sniff – to pull air in through your nose.
Sneeze – a sudden, strong breath out from your nose and mouth.
Wipe – to clean by rubbing.
Gently – softly, not hard.
Clean – not dirty.
Hygiene – keeping your body clean and healthy.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Blow your nose.
Use a tissue.
Don’t sniff, blow your nose.
Do you need a tissue?
Wipe your nose, please.
You have a runny nose.
Go wash your hands.
Cover your mouth when you sneeze.
Take care of your cold.
Remember to stay clean.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I blow my nose when I have a cold.
She blows her nose carefully.
We blow our noses in the morning.
Negative:
I don’t blow my nose without a tissue.
He doesn’t like to blow his nose.
They don’t blow their noses when they should.
Questions:
Do you need to blow your nose?
Can you blow your nose now?
Why does he blow his nose so often?
Answers:
Yes, I need to blow my nose.
No, I don’t need to blow my nose now.
He blows his nose because he has allergies.
LONG CONVERSATION
Mom: Honey, you’re sniffling a lot. Do you need a tissue?
Child: Yes, Mom. My nose feels funny.
Mom: Here you go. Blow your nose gently.
Child: blows nose Ah, that’s better!
Mom: Good job! Now, throw the tissue away and wash your hands.
Child: Okay, thanks, Mom.
Mom: You’re welcome. Take care of yourself.
LONG READING
Ben has a cold. His nose is very stuffy, and he keeps sniffing. His teacher, Miss Kelly, gives him a box of tissues and says, “Ben, please blow your nose.” Ben takes a tissue and blows his nose carefully. He feels much better afterward. Miss Kelly reminds him to throw the tissue in the trash and wash his hands. Ben thanks his teacher and smiles. He is happy he can breathe better now.
Questions:
What is Ben’s problem?
Who gives Ben a tissue?
What does Ben do with the tissue?
How does Ben feel after blowing his nose?
What does Miss Kelly remind Ben to do?
Answers:
He has a cold and a stuffy nose.
His teacher, Miss Kelly.
He blows his nose carefully.
He feels much better.
To throw the tissue away and wash his hands.
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