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What is the correct informal affirmative command for 'to eat'?
What is the correct informal affirmative command for 'to eat'?
Which of the following is an example of an informal negative command?
Which of the following is an example of an informal negative command?
What is the imperative form of 'to go' in an informal affirmative command?
What is the imperative form of 'to go' in an informal affirmative command?
How would you tell someone not to drink in an informal negative command?
How would you tell someone not to drink in an informal negative command?
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Which command instructs someone to be in an informal setting?
Which command instructs someone to be in an informal setting?
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What is the correct ending to use for an informal negative command that derives from a verb ending in -e?
What is the correct ending to use for an informal negative command that derives from a verb ending in -e?
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Identify the irregular affirmative command for 'to have'.
Identify the irregular affirmative command for 'to have'.
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To instruct someone not to go out informally, which command would you use?
To instruct someone not to go out informally, which command would you use?
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Study Notes
Informal Affirmative Commands
- Used for friendly, casual requests, typically with "tú".
- Verb is in the imperative mood, no subject pronouns.
- Form most commands by dropping the -ar, -er, or -ir ending from the "tú" form of the present tense.
- Verbs ending in -o in their "yo" form use the same ending in the command.
- Verbs ending in -ar: add endings -a, -as, -e, -emos, -éis, -an. Examples: eat (come), speak (habla).
- Verbs ending in -er or -ir: add endings -e, -es, -a, -amos, -áis, -an. Examples: dance (baila), read (lee).
Irregular Affirmative Commands
- Some verbs have irregular informal affirmative commands.
- Examples:
- Go (ir): Ve (singular), vamos (plural)
- Be (ser): Sé (singular), seamos (plural)
- Have (tener): Ten (singular), tengamos (plural)
- Do (hacer): Haz (singular), hagamos (plural)
Informal Negative Commands
- Used to tell someone not to do something.
- Structure: "no" + the affirmative command form.
- Examples:
- Don't speak (no hables)
- Don't eat (no comas)
- Don't drink (no bebas)
- Don't go out (no salgas)
- Don't be (no seas)
Additional Notes
- In negative commands, endings from affirmative commands change:
- -a becomes -as
- -e becomes -es
- -o becomes -os
- Consider the context when choosing an appropriate command (affirmative or negative).
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Description
This quiz covers the formation and usage of informal affirmative commands in Spanish, specifically with the 'tú' form. You'll learn about regular and irregular command forms, helping you to communicate more effectively in casual settings. Test your knowledge and improve your Spanish skills!
