03 How to form Usted Commands in Spanish

This video tutorial explains how to form usted commands in Spanish, focusing on AR, ER, and IR verbs. It covers the transformation of verbs from the yo form, the handling of irregular verbs, and the use of pronouns in commands. Special attention is given to spelling changes for verbs ending in car, gar, and zar, and the video provides examples for both affirmative and negative commands.

What is the primary difference between 2 commands and usted commands?

• 2 commands are used with familiar people, while usted commands are for formal situations.

• Usted commands are used with familiar people.

• 2 commands are used for formal situations.

• Usted commands are only used in written Spanish.

How do you form an usted command for an AR verb?

• Add 'es' to the verb stem.

• Use the infinitive form and add 'e'.

• Use the yo form, remove the 'o', and add 'e'.

• Add 'as' to the verb stem.

What is the correct usted command for the verb 'hablar'?

• Hablo

• Hables

• Habla

• Hable

How do you form an usted command for an ER verb?

• Add 'as' to the verb stem.

• Use the infinitive form and add 'a'.

• Use the yo form, remove the 'o', and add 'a'.

• Add 'es' to the verb stem.

Which of the following is the correct usted command for 'comer'?

• Como

• Coma

• Comes

• Come

What spelling change occurs for verbs ending in 'car' when forming usted commands?

• Change 'car' to 'ca'.

• Change 'car' to 'gue'.

• Change 'car' to 'ce'.

• Change 'car' to 'que'.

Where should pronouns be placed in negative usted commands?

• After the verb.

• Before the verb phrase, after 'no'.

• At the end of the sentence.

• Before 'no'.