Clarification: The Imperative vs. The Imperfect

The imperative is the same as the imperfect.

• True

• False

The imperative is commonly known as ________, but it can also be used to make suggestions, make recommendations, or offer advice.

• commands

• questions

• statements

• exclamations

What does the 'tu' form in the French imperative indicate?

• Formal & plural

• Informal & singular

• Translates as "Let's..."

What does the 'nous' form in the French imperative translate as?

• Let's...

• Informal & singular

• Formal or plural

What does the 'vous' form in the French imperative indicate?

• Informal & singular

• Formal or plural

• Translates as "Let's..."

Step 1 in formulating the imperative is to take the present tense ______ form of the verb you’re working with.

• tu, nous, or vous

• je

• ils

• elle

What is the second step in formulating the imperative?

• Add the subject pronoun

• Drop the subject pronoun

• Change the verb tense

• Add an object pronoun

According to the exceptions for -ER verbs (including aller), what should you do in the tu form?

• Add an extra -s

• Drop the final -s

• Change the stem

• Add -ing

If there is a stem-change in the verb conjugation, the stem ________.

• change will apply

• remains the same

• is always omitted

• is doubled

What is the 'tu' form of 'Avoir' in the imperative?

• Aie

• As

• Ayez

• Avons