AP Spanish Commands Affirmative and Negative
36 flashcards covering AP Spanish Commands Affirmative and Negative for the AP-SPANISH-LANGUAGE Grammar & Strategy section.
Affirmative and negative commands in Spanish are essential components of grammar defined by the AP Spanish Language and Culture curriculum. These commands are used to instruct or direct actions, and they vary significantly in form depending on whether they are affirmative (telling someone to do something) or negative (telling someone not to do something). Understanding the nuances of these commands is crucial for effective communication in both written and spoken Spanish.
On practice exams and competency assessments, questions about affirmative and negative commands often appear in multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank formats. Test-takers may be asked to conjugate verbs correctly or select the appropriate command form based on the context. A common pitfall is the confusion between informal and formal command forms, leading to incorrect answers. Additionally, many overlook the irregular verbs that do not follow standard conjugation patterns, which can result in mistakes.
To avoid errors, always double-check the context of the command to ensure you're using the correct form and level of formality.
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What is the affirmative tú command form of 'hablar'?
The affirmative tú command form of 'hablar' is 'habla'. This command is used to tell someone to speak.
Example: 'Habla más despacio, por favor.'
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How do you form the negative tú command for 'comer'?
To form the negative tú command for 'comer', use 'no' followed by the subjunctive form 'comas'. Thus, it is 'no comas'.
Example: 'No comas en clase.'
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What is the affirmative usted command form of 'escribir'?
The affirmative usted command form of 'escribir' is 'escriba'. This is used to give formal instructions.
Example: 'Escriba su nombre aquí.'
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What is the negative usted command form of 'leer'?
The negative usted command form of 'leer' is 'no lea'. This is used to instruct someone not to read.
Example: 'No lea el libro durante la clase.'
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What is the affirmative nosotros command form of 'ir'?
The affirmative nosotros command form of 'ir' is 'vayamos'. This command is used to suggest going somewhere together.
Example: 'Vayamos al cine esta noche.'
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How do you form the negative nosotros command for 'hacer'?
The negative nosotros command for 'hacer' is 'no hagamos'. This form is used to instruct a group not to do something.
Example: 'No hagamos ruido en la biblioteca.'
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What is the affirmative vosotros command form of 'cantar'?
The affirmative vosotros command form of 'cantar' is 'cantad'. This is used to tell a group of people to sing.
Example: 'Cantad la canción juntos.'
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What is the negative vosotros command form of 'vivir'?
The negative vosotros command form of 'vivir' is 'no viváis'. This is used to tell a group not to live in a certain way.
Example: 'No viváis en el pasado.'
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What is the affirmative tú command for 'tener'?
The affirmative tú command for 'tener' is 'ten'. This is used to tell someone to have something.
Example: 'Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle.'
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How do you form the negative tú command for 'salir'?
The negative tú command for 'salir' is 'no salgas'. This is used to instruct someone not to leave.
Example: 'No salgas sin tu abrigo.'
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What is the affirmative usted command form of 'hacer'?
The affirmative usted command form of 'hacer' is 'haga'. This is used to give formal instructions to someone.
Example: 'Haga su tarea antes de salir.'
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What is the negative usted command for 'decir'?
The negative usted command for 'decir' is 'no diga'. This is used to instruct someone formally not to say something.
Example: 'No diga eso en voz alta.'
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What is the affirmative nosotros command for 'venir'?
The affirmative nosotros command for 'venir' is 'vengamos'. This is used to suggest coming together.
Example: 'Vengamos a la reunión a las cinco.'
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How do you form the negative nosotros command for 'jugar'?
The negative nosotros command for 'jugar' is 'no juguemos'. This instructs a group not to play.
Example: 'No juguemos en la clase.'
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What is the affirmative tú command for 'poner'?
The affirmative tú command for 'poner' is 'pon'. This is used to tell someone to put something down.
Example: 'Pon la mesa, por favor.'
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What is the negative tú command for 'ver'?
The negative tú command for 'ver' is 'no veas'. This is used to instruct someone not to see or watch something.
Example: 'No veas esa película.'
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What is the affirmative usted command form of 'dar'?
The affirmative usted command form of 'dar' is 'dé'. This is used to give formal instructions to give something.
Example: 'Dé el libro a su compañero.'
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What is the negative usted command for 'tomar'?
The negative usted command for 'tomar' is 'no tome'. This is used to instruct someone formally not to take something.
Example: 'No tome el tren sin su boleto.'
- 19
What is the affirmative nosotros command for 'trabajar'?
The affirmative nosotros command for 'trabajar' is 'trabajemos'. This is used to suggest working together.
Example: 'Trabajemos en equipo para el proyecto.'
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How do you form the negative nosotros command for 'estudiar'?
The negative nosotros command for 'estudiar' is 'no estudiemos'. This instructs a group not to study.
Example: 'No estudiemos en el parque.'
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What is the affirmative vosotros command for 'escuchar'?
The affirmative vosotros command for 'escuchar' is 'escuchad'. This is used to tell a group to listen.
Example: 'Escuchad la música.'
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What is the negative vosotros command for 'correr'?
The negative vosotros command for 'correr' is 'no corráis'. This is used to tell a group not to run.
Example: 'No corráis en el pasillo.'
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What is the affirmative tú command for 'ir'?
The affirmative tú command for 'ir' is 've'. This is used to tell someone to go somewhere.
Example: 'Ve a la tienda, por favor.'
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What is the negative tú command for 'hacer'?
The negative tú command for 'hacer' is 'no hagas'. This is used to instruct someone not to do something.
Example: 'No hagas trampa en el examen.'
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What is the affirmative usted command for 'seguir'?
The affirmative usted command for 'seguir' is 'siga'. This is used to give formal instructions to continue.
Example: 'Siga las instrucciones cuidadosamente.'
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What is the negative usted command for 'salir'?
The negative usted command for 'salir' is 'no salga'. This is used to instruct someone formally not to leave.
Example: 'No salga sin su paraguas.'
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What is the affirmative nosotros command for 'cenar'?
The affirmative nosotros command for 'cenar' is 'cenemos'. This is used to suggest having dinner together.
Example: 'Cenemos a las siete.'
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How do you form the negative nosotros command for 'bailar'?
The negative nosotros command for 'bailar' is 'no bailemos'. This instructs a group not to dance.
Example: 'No bailemos en el salón.'
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What is the affirmative vosotros command for 'beber'?
The affirmative vosotros command for 'beber' is 'bebed'. This is used to tell a group to drink.
Example: 'Bebed agua después de correr.'
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What is the negative vosotros command for 'escribir'?
The negative vosotros command for 'escribir' is 'no escribáis'. This is used to tell a group not to write.
Example: 'No escribáis en la pared.'
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What is the affirmative tú command for 'abrir'?
The affirmative tú command for 'abrir' is 'abre'. This is used to tell someone to open something.
Example: 'Abre la ventana, por favor.'
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What is the negative tú command for 'decidir'?
The negative tú command for 'decidir' is 'no decidas'. This is used to instruct someone not to decide.
Example: 'No decidas sin consultar.'
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What is the affirmative usted command for 'buscar'?
The affirmative usted command for 'buscar' is 'busque'. This is used to give formal instructions to search.
Example: 'Busque el documento en la oficina.'
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What is the negative usted command for 'pagar'?
The negative usted command for 'pagar' is 'no pague'. This is used to instruct someone formally not to pay.
Example: 'No pague hasta que termine el trabajo.'
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What is the affirmative nosotros command for 'reunir'?
The affirmative nosotros command for 'reunir' is 'reunámonos'. This is used to suggest gathering together.
Example: 'Reunámonos en la plaza.'
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How do you form the negative nosotros command for 'comprar'?
The negative nosotros command for 'comprar' is 'no compremos'. This instructs a group not to buy.
Example: 'No compremos cosas innecesarias.'