📍 Unit Goal — SWATStudents will be able to give and follow instructions using affirmative imperatives (Stand up!) and negative imperatives (Don’t run!).
A1A · Level 1Unit 11Page 4 — Grammar
Grammar
Read all the examples. Notice: no subject, just the verb. Then study the table and build sentences.Leé los ejemplos. Fijáte: sin sujeto, solo el verbo. Luego estudiá la tabla y construí oraciones.
✦ Affirmative Imperatives — classroom
Stand up!¡Párate!
Sit down!¡Siéntate!
Open your book!¡Abrí tu libro!
Listen carefully.Escuchá con atención.
Write your name.Escribí tu nombre.
Read page 5.Leé la página 5.
✦ Affirmative Imperatives — workplace (call center)
Answer the phone.Contestá el teléfono.
Send the email.Enviá el email.
Open the document.Abrí el documento.
Speak clearly.Hablá claramente.
Help the customer.Ayudá al cliente.
Be professional.Sé profesional.
✦ Negative Imperatives — Don’t + base verb
Don’t run in the classroom!¡No corras en el aula!
Don’t talk during the test.No hables durante el examen.
Don’t be late for class.No llegues tarde a clase.
Don’t forget your ID card.No olvides tu carné.
Don’t worry — you can do this!¡No te preocupes — podés hacerlo!
The Rule
How to Form Imperatives
| Type | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Base verb (no subject!) | Stand up! / Write! / Listen! |
| Negative | Don’t + base verb | Don’t run! / Don’t talk! |
| Polite | Add “please” at start or end | Please sit down. / Listen, please. |
Key insight: Imperatives use the same verb form as the infinitive — no conjugation! “You stand up” → “Stand up!” “You don’t run” → “Don’t run!” Simple!
Exercise 1 — Build the Sentences
Tap words in order. Example: [Stand] [up] [!] → “Stand up!”Tocá las palabras en el orden correcto.
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