Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
Mandatos negativos t�
Mandatos negativos t�
What you'll learn
- Identify and analyze the key components of a formal Spanish cover letter (carta de presentación), including saludo, cuerpo, cierre, and despedida, with 100% accuracy on a written assessment.
- Apply appropriate formal Spanish vocabulary and grammar, including subjunctive mood and formal pronouns (usted/ustedes), in constructing a cover letter tailored to a specific job posting, as evaluated by a rubric assessing accuracy and appropriateness of language with a target score of 80% or higher.
- Evaluate sample Spanish cover letters, identifying strengths and weaknesses in terms of tone, content, and format, and provide constructive feedback using specific examples from the text with at least 3 distinct points of feedback per letter.
- Create a personalized and compelling Spanish cover letter (carta de presentación) for a hypothetical job application, demonstrating effective use of persuasive language and professional formatting, as judged by a rubric focusing on content, organization, grammar, and vocabulary to achieve a score of 85% or higher.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Correctly form negative tú commands for regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.
Identify and correctly conjugate the five key irregular verbs in the negative tú command form.
Accurately place object pronouns (direct, indirect, reflexive) with negative tú commands.
Differentiate between the formation of affirmative and negative tú commands.
Use negative tú commands to give advice, warnings, and instructions in complete sentences.
Translate simple English commands into Spanish using the correct negative tú command structure.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Mandato Negativo TúA command that tells a friend or peer (someone you call 'tú') NOT to do something.No hables. (Don't talk.)
Presente de SubjuntivoThe present subjunctive is a verb mood used to express doubts, wishes, and other non-factual situations. The 'tú' form of the present subjunctive is the foundation for negative tú commands.Es importante que (tú) estudies. (It's important that you study.) The verb 'estudies' is in the present subjunctive.
Forma 'yo'The present tense 'yo' (I) form of a verb. This is the starting point for creating the present subjunctive.For the verb 'tener', the 'yo' form is 'tengo'.
Terminación Opuesta (Opposite Ending)The vowel ending you add to for...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Yo - O + Opposite' Formula
No + [Verb's 'yo' form] - 'o' + [Opposite 'tú' ending]
This is the primary rule for forming almost all negative tú commands. Start with the present tense 'yo' form of the verb, drop the final '-o', and add the 'opposite' ending: '-es' for -ar verbs and '-as' for -er/-ir verbs. Always place 'No' at the beginning.
The 'SIDES' Irregulars
Ser -> no seas | Ir -> no vayas | Dar -> no des | Estar -> no estés | Saber -> no sepas
These five common verbs do not follow the standard formula and must be memorized. A helpful acronym is S.I.D.E.S. to remember them.
Pronoun Placement Rule
No + [Object Pronoun] + [Command Verb...
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Challenging
A friend is driving too fast and you are scared. Which of the following is the most logical and grammatically correct command to give them?
A.¡No seas tan rápido!
B.¡No vayas tan rápido!
C.¡No estás tan rápido!
D.¡No des tan rápido!
Challenging
Why is 'No hables' the correct negative tú command for 'hablar', while the affirmative tú command is 'habla'?
A.Negative commands are based on the present subjunctive mood, which uses opposite endings, while affirmative commands often use the present indicative él/ella form.
B.All negative verbs in Spanish require an '-es' or '-as' ending, regardless of the mood.
C.The 's' is added to negative commands to distinguish them from formal 'usted' commands.
D.It is an arbitrary grammar rule with no underlying system.
Challenging
Your friend is putting your new books ('los libros nuevos') on the wet floor. How do you correctly tell them, 'Don't put them there'?
A.No los pones allí.
B.No pongaslos allí.
C.No los pongas allí.
D.No pongaslos allí.
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