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[stevenukd]

Dear Teachers,

1. Come on guys! Go upstairs / get upstairs.
2. Ok, everybody! Go downstairs / get downstairs.
3. Why do you hit me? You are so graceless / ungrateful.
4. Concentrate on your studies! Don�t watch TV too much.

- Are these natural?

Thanks a million to Teachers,

Stevenukd

[CP]

1. Come on guys! Go upstairs / get upstairs.
In informal conversation, "Come on, guys! Get upstairs!" is fine. Sounds like you are talking with friends or children ("guys") whom you can order around playfully ("get upstairs"). You can also say, "Go upstairs!"

2. Ok, everybody! Go downstairs / get downstairs.
As above, "Okay, everybody! Get downstairs!"

3. Why do you hit me? You are so graceless / ungrateful.
More likely: "Why are you hitting me / why did you hit me? You are so ungrateful / you are such an ingrate!" This would mean that you have been very nice to the person hitting you, but he / she doesn't appreciate you. Again, sounds like you are speaking to a child or a friend.

4. Concentrate on your studies! Don�t watch TV too much.
That's fine. Or: "Concentrate on your studies! Don't watch too much TV!" Good advice!

Yours truly, CP