This document provides a lesson on using the words "don't" and "do not" in English. It explains that "don't" and "do not" are used to say what should not be done. Examples are given showing "do not" and "don't" used in sentences telling someone not to concern themselves with other's problems, behave badly, announce leaving until having a job, argue, or arrive late to an important meeting. Related lessons on the verb "want" and using dictionaries are also listed.

1. Don't / Do not + verb learning English basics
What will I learn from the English lesson Don't / Do not + verb?
This lesson you will learn what the words 'do not' mean and how to use them in a sentence. The lesson shows
several examples of the words 'do not' and also some examples of the contracted form don't.
What do the words 'don't' and 'do not mean?
When you use the words ‘do not’ you are telling someone of what NOT should be done.
Examples of how to use do not:
Do not concern yourself with other people's problems.
Do not behave badly or you will have no friends.
Do not announce that you are leaving until you have got that job.
Do not argue with me please.
Do not arrive late for you meeting tomorrow it is important.
What is the word don't?
When you use the word 'don't' it is a contraction of the words 'do not' and is used in spoken form.
Examples of how to use don’t:
Don't try and copy me.
Don't allow this to happen.
Don't watch scary movies before you going to sleep or you will not sleep.
Don't cause any more trouble in the class.
Don't chew gum when you are talking to someone.
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