Understanding Imperative in German

This video tutorial introduces the concept of the imperative in German, explaining its use in giving advice, instructions, commands, and requests. It provides examples in English and German, detailing how to construct imperative forms for different verb types, including regular and irregular verbs. Special attention is given to verbs with unique imperative forms. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the primary function of an imperative sentence?

• To narrate a story

• To describe a past event

• To express a command or request

• To ask a question

Which of the following is an example of an imperative sentence?

• They are playing outside.

• Please close the door.

• She likes to read.

• The cat is sleeping.

In German, which word is often used in imperative sentences to make a request?

• Bitte

• Danke

• Tschüss

• Hallo

What is the position of the verb in a German imperative sentence?

• Third position

• First position

• Last position

• Second position

How do you form the imperative for the verb 'geben' in the 'du' form?

• Gibst

• Geben

• Gebt

• Gib

Which of the following verbs requires an extra 'e' in its imperative form?

• Lernen

• Arbeiten

• Fahren

• Essen

What is the imperative form of 'sein' for 'du'?

• Sind

• Seid

• Sein

• Sei

Which verb's imperative form is 'werdet' for 'ihr'?

• Lernen

• Sein

• Werden

• Haben

What is the imperative form of 'haben' for 'ihr'?

• Hab

• Haben

• Habt

• Habe

What should you remember about the intonation of imperative sentences?

• It should be flat.

• It should sound like a question.

• It should sound like a command.

• It should be whispered.