This lesson covers the informal affirmative imperative forms for "tú" and "vosotros", teaching commands like "di" (say), "decid" (say, plural), "contesta" (answer), and "trabajad" (work). Practice with common verbs, including irregulars like "ten" and "haz".
- For tú, the third person singular of the present is used.
- For vosotros, use the infinitive without -r + -d.
- Irregular verbs have their own form: ten, haz.
| Pronombre (Pronoun) | Forma (Form) | Ejemplo (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Tú | Di | Di la verdad. |
| Vosotros | Decid | Decid lo que pensáis. |
| Tú | Contesta | Contesta al móvil. (Answer the phone.) |
| Vosotros | Contestad | Contestad profesionalmente en todo momento. (Answer professionally at all times.) |
| Tú | Trabaja | ¡Trabaja con entusiasmo! |
| Vosotros | Trabajad | ¡Trabajad! (¡Work!) |
Exercise 1: Imperativo afirmativo informal: "Tú" y "Vosotros"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Preséntate, Envía, Firmad, Trabaja, Devolved, Abre, Habla, Sé
1.
Devolver: vosotros:
... los formularios firmados.
(Return the signed forms.)
2.
Enviar: tú:
... el currículum cuanto antes.
(Send the CV as soon as possible.)
3.
Abrir: tú:
... la puerta cuando llegue el jefe.
(Open the door when the boss arrives.)
4.
Firmar: vosotros:
... esto rápido, que tenemos prisa.
(Sign this quickly, we're in a hurry.)
5.
Presentarse: tú:
... cuando llegues, sin miedo.
(Introduce yourself when you arrive, without fear.)
6.
Trabajar: tú:
... duro y con entusiasmo.
(Work hard and enthusiastically.)
7.
Ser: tú:
... puntual, por favor.
(Be punctual, please.)
8.
Hablar: tú:
... sin pensar tanto, dilo directo.
(Speak without thinking too much, say it straight.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence using the informal affirmative imperative to give an order or advice in "tú" or "vosotros". Pay attention to the verb form, especially in irregular verbs and the ending for "vosotros".
1.
The form "hazs" is incorrect; the imperative for "tú" of "hacer" is "haz" without 's'.
"Haces" is the present indicative form, not the imperative form.
2.
"Contestáis" is present indicative, not imperative.
The form "contestadid" has an incorrect ending; for "vosotros" imperative it is "contestad".
3.
"Tenes" is not correct for "tú" in imperative; the correct form is "ten".
"Tienes" is indicative, not imperative.
4.
"Trabajadéis" is not a correct form; the imperative for "vosotros" ends in "-d", not in "-éis".
"Trabajas" is present indicative, not imperative.