Affirmative Tú Commands- Ch. 3B

​Essential Question

How can I tell someone what to do in Spanish?

Use the third person singular present tense form (él- ella- usted) . So that,
Cantar becomes canta
Beber becomes bebe
Escribir becomes escribe

Rule

To tell someone what to do use Affirmative Tú commands.

Affirmative Tú Commands

​There are 8 irregular affirmative tú commands

1. Poner- pon

2. Tener- ten

3. Decir- di

4. Salir- sal

5. Venir- ven

6. Hacer- haz

7. Ser- sé

8. Ir- ve

​Affirmative Tú Commands and Direct Object Pronouns

If you plan to use a direct object pronoun attach it to the end of the command. If the command has two or more syllables use an accent on the third syllable.
For example, Ayúdame or Siéntate.

​In summary

1. Claim: An affirmative tú command...

2. Evidence: Explain the rules for forming and accenting

3. Reasoning: Give three examples of regular affirmative tú commands

4. Reasoning: List the 8 irregular affirmative tú commands

5. Transition: In conclusion, affirmative tú command gives... and it is formed by...