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What are the singular direct object pronouns in Spanish?
What are the singular direct object pronouns in Spanish?
- los, las
- lo, la (correct)
- él, ella
- nos, os
Where does the pronoun go when replacing a noun in a command?
Where does the pronoun go when replacing a noun in a command?
At the end and attached to the verb.
Where does the pronoun go when replacing a noun in a statement?
Where does the pronoun go when replacing a noun in a statement?
Before the conjugated verb.
What is a direct object pronoun?
What is a direct object pronoun?
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The Spanish translation for 'to be' is ___.
The Spanish translation for 'to be' is ___.
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Match the infinitive verbs to their commands in Spanish:
Match the infinitive verbs to their commands in Spanish:
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What must you change when giving commands in the negative form?
What must you change when giving commands in the negative form?
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Direct Object Pronouns
- Direct object pronouns in Spanish are "lo" and "la" for singular objects and "los" and "las" for plural objects.
- They function to replace nouns that have been previously mentioned in conversation or text.
Placement of Pronouns in Commands
- When using a direct object pronoun in affirmative commands, attach it to the end of the verb.
- Example: “¡Cómela!” translates to “Eat it!”, with the accent on the "e" indicating the command form.
- Remember to count back two vowels from the pronoun to place the accent correctly.
Placement of Pronouns in Statements
- In a declarative sentence, the direct object pronoun is placed before the conjugated verb.
- Example: "She eats it." translates to "Ella la come."
Definition of Direct Object Pronouns
- Direct object pronouns serve to replace specific nouns that are already known to the speaker and listener, simplifying sentences and avoiding repetition.
Irregular Commands
- Important verbs with irregular command forms include:
- Ser: sé
- Hacer: haz
- Poner: pon
- Tener: ten
- Salir: sal
- Venir: ven
- Ir: ve
- Decir: di
Negation of Commands
- To form negative commands, change the verb ending to the opposite ending.
- For example, "hablar" changes to "no hables" instead of maintaining the original form "hablas."
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