L'imperativo è un tempo verbale usato per dare comandi e ordini.
(The imperative is a verb tense used to give commands and orders.)
- For "tu" use the third person singular in the present tense for verbs of the first conjugation.
- For "tu" with verbs of the second and third conjugation use the second person singular in the present tense.
- For "noi", "voi" use the corresponding present tense conjugation.
| Persona (Person) | 1a coniugazione: Parlare (1st conjugation: To speak) | 2a coniugazione: Scrivere (2nd conjugation: To write) | 3a coniugazione: Aprire (3rd conjugation: To open) |
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| Tu (You (singular, informal)) | Parla (Speak) | Scrivi (Write) | Apri (Open) |
| Noi (We) | Parliamo (Let’s speak) | Scriviamo (Let’s write) | Apriamo (Let’s open) |
| Voi (You (plural)) | Parlate (Speak) | Scrivete (Write) | Aprite (Open) |
Exceptions!
- Irregular verbs: essere (sii, siamo, siate); avere (abbi, abbiamo, abbiate); dire (di', diciamo, dite).
Exercise 1: Multiple choice
Instruction: Choose the correct answer
1. _____ in modo chiaro delle tue competenze durante il colloquio.
_____ clearly about your skills during the interview.2. _____ un curriculum semplice e completo, indicando la tua esperienza lavorativa più recente.
_____ a simple and complete résumé, indicating your most recent work experience.3. _____ il portale del lavoro e cerchiamo un'offerta adatta al tuo profilo.
_____ the job portal and let's look for an offer suitable for your profile.4. _____ puntuale e porta una copia del curriculum al colloquio.
_____ on time and bring a copy of your résumé to the interview.Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence in the imperative.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the phrases
Instruction: Rewrite the sentences by changing the person (you/we/you plural) into an imperative command. Example: “You must speak more quietly.” → “Speak more quietly.”
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleParla più piano in ufficio.(Speak more quietly in the office.)
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleApriamo la finestra, fa caldo.(Let’s open the window—it’s hot.)
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleScrivete il vostro nome e cognome sul modulo.(Write your first and last name on the form.)
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⇒ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleAbbi pazienza: il medico è in ritardo.(Be patient: the doctor is running late.)
Exercise 4: Grammar in action
Instruction: Do a role-play: the employer gives instructions, the candidate responds and asks for confirmation.
- Quali compiti dà il datore al dipendente per il primo giorno? (What tasks does the employer assign to the employee for the first day?)
- Cosa deve scrivere il candidato nel curriculum e perché? (What does the candidate have to write in the résumé and why?)
- Parla della tua esperienza lavorativa e della motivazione. (Talk about your work experience and motivation.)
- Scrivi nel curriculum le competenze: puntuale, organizzato, motivato. (Write your skills in the résumé: punctual, organized, motivated.)
- Apri l'offerta di lavoro e leggi salario, responsabilità e requisiti. (Open the job offer and read the salary, responsibilities and requirements.)
- Imperativo tu (Parla, Scrivi, Apri) (Imperative tu (Speak, Write, Open))
- Imperativo noi (Parliamo, Scriviamo, Apriamo) (Imperative noi (Let's speak, Let's write, Let's open))
