Exercises for the Imperative Mood in Spanish: Commands and Requests

Mastering the imperative mood in Spanish is essential for anyone looking to give commands or make requests effectively. Whether you're instructing someone to complete a task, offering polite suggestions, or giving directions, the imperative mood is a fundamental aspect of everyday communication. This set of grammar exercises is designed to help you become confident and proficient in using both affirmative and negative commands in Spanish. By engaging with these exercises, you will learn to recognize and use the imperative forms correctly, ensuring that your commands are clear and appropriate in various contexts. Our exercises cover a range of imperative forms, including formal and informal commands, as well as singular and plural variations. You'll practice with verbs in different conjugations, and we'll guide you through common scenarios where the imperative mood is frequently used. Through a combination of written activities, listening exercises, and real-life dialogue practice, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to apply these structures naturally. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide you with the tools needed to communicate effectively and confidently in Spanish.

Exercise 1

1. *Ven* aquí inmediatamente (verb for coming).

2. *Escucha* atentamente las instrucciones (verb for listening).

3. *Lava* los platos después de comer (verb for washing).

4. *Escribe* tu nombre en la parte superior de la hoja (verb for writing).

5. *Cierra* la puerta antes de salir (verb for closing).

6. *Bebe* agua para mantenerte hidratado (verb for drinking).

7. *Haz* tu tarea antes de jugar videojuegos (verb for doing).

8. *Di* la verdad siempre (verb for telling, irregular).

9. *Lee* el libro que te recomendé (verb for reading).

10. *Trae* tu cuaderno a la clase (verb for bringing, irregular).

Exercise 2

1. *Ven* aquí inmediatamente (verb to come).

2. *Haz* tu tarea antes de salir (verb to do or make).

3. *Dime* la verdad, por favor (verb to tell).

4. *Escucha* a tu madre cuando te habla (verb to listen).

5. *Cierra* la puerta al salir (verb to close).

6. *Escribe* tu nombre en la parte superior del papel (verb to write).

7. *Come* todas tus verduras (verb to eat).

8. *Sé* amable con los demás (verb to be).

9. *Ve* a la tienda y compra pan (verb to go).

10. *Lava* los platos después de cenar (verb to wash).

Exercise 3

1. *Lava* los platos antes de salir. (verb for cleaning)

2. *Haz* la tarea ahora mismo. (verb for doing)

3. *Ve* a la tienda y compra pan. (verb for going)

4. *Di* la verdad a tus padres. (verb for telling)

5. *Ven* aquí y ayúdame con esto. (verb for coming)

6. *Escribe* una carta a tu abuela. (verb for writing)

7. *Come* todas tus verduras. (verb for eating)

8. *Sal* de la habitación inmediatamente. (verb for leaving)

9. *Escucha* atentamente las instrucciones. (verb for listening)

10. *Cierra* la puerta al salir. (verb for closing)