Impara ad unire e usare i vari pronomi con l'imperativo.
(Learn how to combine and use the different pronouns with the imperative.)
- Direct and indirect pronouns come after the imperative, forming a single word.
| Persona (Person) | Imperativo (Imperative) | Pronomi (Pronouns) | Esempio (Example) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tu (You (informal)) | Prendi il quaderno! (Take the notebook!) | + pronome diretto (+ direct pronoun) | Prendilo! (Take it!) |
| Noi (We) | Apriamo a lui la porta! (Let’s open the door for him!) | + pronome indiretto (+ indirect pronoun) | Apriamogli la porta! (Let’s open him the door!) |
| Voi (You (plural)) | Portate i documenti! (Bring the documents!) | + pronome diretto (+ direct pronoun) | Portateli! (Bring them!) |
| Tu (You (informal)) | Spiega a me! (Explain it to me!) | + pronome indiretto (+ indirect pronoun) | Spiegami! (Explain to me!) |
Exceptions!
- The negative form is made with non + pronoun + imperative. Example: "non le scrivere", "non le scrivete".
Exercise 1: Multiple choice
Instruction: Choose the correct answer
1. Per favore, porta il contratto in sala riunioni e ________ al collega.
Please bring the contract to the meeting room and ________ to the colleague.2. Apriamo la riunione alle 10:00: ________.
Let's start the meeting at 10:00: ________.3. Ho una proposta per l'agenda: ________ i punti principali, per favore.
I have a proposal for the agenda: ________ the main points, please.4. C'è un appuntamento alle 15:00: ________ una nota sulla decisione.
There's an appointment at 15:00: ________ a note about the decision.Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the phrases
Instruction: Rephrase the sentences by replacing the object with the correct pronoun (lo, la, li, le, mi, ti, gli, ci, vi) attached to the imperative; in the negative form use: non + pronoun + imperative (e.g.: Non lo prendere!).
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Prendi il passaporto, per favore!⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExamplePrendilo, per favore!(Take it, please!)
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Apriamo la porta a Marco!⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleApriamogli la porta!(Let's open the door for him!)
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Portate i documenti in ufficio!⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExamplePortateli in ufficio!(Take them to the office!)
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Spiega il problema a me, per favore!⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleSpiegami il problema, per favore!(Explain it to me, please!)
Exercise 4: Grammar in action
Instruction: In pairs, give quick instructions and decide whether to postpone the appointment.
- Quali istruzioni dai al collega per sbloccare la stampante? (What instructions do you give your colleague to unblock the printer?)
- Cosa scrivi nell’agenda e a chi lo comunichi? Come? (What do you write in the calendar and who do you communicate it to? How?)
- Rinvialo in agenda e confermalo al collega. (Reschedule it in the calendar and confirm it to your colleague.)
- Portali in sala riunioni e lasciali lì. (Take them to the meeting room and leave them there.)
- Spiegami la decisione e dimmela in ufficio. (Explain the decision to me and tell it to me in the office.)
- Imperativo affermativo + pronome diretto (Stampalo, portali, prendilo) (Affirmative imperative + direct pronoun (Stampalo, portali, prendilo))
- Imperativo affermativo + pronome indiretto (Spiegami, dimmi, mandami) (Affirmative imperative + indirect pronoun (Spiegami, dimmi, mandami))
