"Close your eyes" is a simple command we use when we want someone to shut their eyes. We say it when we want someone to rest, play a game, or surprise them. For example, if you are playing hide and seek, the leader says, "Close your eyes!" before counting. Or, if you have a surprise for a friend, you can say, "Close your eyes and don’t peek!" This phrase is very common in everyday English and easy to use.
Examples:
Teacher: Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Friend: Close your eyes! I have a surprise.
Mother: Close your eyes and go to sleep.
GRAMMAR
We use the imperative form when giving commands or instructions. This means we start the sentence with the verb and leave out the subject (you).
Examples of imperatives:
Close your eyes.
Open your book.
Sit down.
Be quiet.
Negative commands (don’t):
Don’t open your eyes.
Don’t speak.
Examples:
Close your eyes and listen.
Don’t open your eyes yet!
VOCABULARY
Eyes – the parts of your face you see with.
Close – to shut.
Open – to make something not closed.
Look – to use your eyes to see.
Peek – to look quickly or secretly.
Rest – to relax, not move.
Command – a strong instruction.
Game – something fun you play.
Surprise – something nice you don’t expect.
Relax – to be calm and not worry.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Close your eyes.
Don’t open your eyes yet.
Keep your eyes closed.
Open your eyes now.
Take a deep breath.
Relax and close your eyes.
No peeking!
I have a surprise for you.
Can you close your eyes?
Ready? Open your eyes!
SENTENCES
Positive:
I can close my eyes and rest.
She closes her eyes when she is tired.
We close our eyes during the game.
Negative:
I don’t close my eyes when I read.
He doesn’t like to close his eyes.
They don’t close their eyes in class.
Questions:
Can you close your eyes?
Do you want to close your eyes?
Why does she close her eyes?
Answers:
Yes, I can close my eyes.
No, I don’t want to close my eyes.
She closes her eyes because she’s sleepy.
LONG CONVERSATION
Friend 1: Hey, I have something for you!
Friend 2: Oh, really? What is it?
Friend 1: It’s a surprise! Close your eyes.
Friend 2: Okay, my eyes are closed.
Friend 1: No peeking!
Friend 2: I’m not peeking, I promise.
Friend 1: Here, take this small box. Now open your eyes!
Friend 2: Wow! A bracelet! Thank you so much!
Friend 1: You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it.
LONG READING
Sophie was sitting on the couch when her brother came in. He had a big smile on his face. “Sophie, close your eyes!” he said. Sophie was curious but did as he asked. She closed her eyes and waited. She could hear her brother walking around the room. “Don’t open your eyes yet,” he said. Finally, he placed something soft in her hands. “Now, open your eyes!” Sophie opened her eyes and saw a small teddy bear. “Oh! Thank you, I love it!” she said. Her brother was happy to see her smile.
Questions:
Where was Sophie sitting?
Who came into the room?
What did Sophie do when he told her to close her eyes?
What did Sophie find in her hands?
How did Sophie feel?
Answers:
On the couch.
Her brother.
She closed her eyes and waited.
A small teddy bear.
She felt happy and loved it.
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