Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
¡Silencio, por favor! (Silence, please!)
Learn and practice common classroom commands.
What you'll learn
- Identify the Spanish word for 'silence' (silencio) when heard.
- Demonstrate understanding of '¡Silencio, por favor!' by responding with quiet behavior when the phrase is spoken.
- Repeat the phrase '¡Silencio, por favor!' clearly after the teacher.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between formal (usted/ustedes) and informal (tú) commands.
Correctly form regular affirmative and negative commands in both formal and informal contexts.
Identify and use common irregular command forms (e.g., ser, ir, tener, poner).
Understand the concept of the subjunctive mood as it applies to requests and indirect commands.
Construct complex sentences using verbs of influence (e.g., querer que, pedir que) followed by the present subjunctive.
Apply command forms and subjunctive requests to real-world scenarios like classroom instructions or asking for a favor.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Imperative Mood (el modo imperativo)The verb form used to give commands, orders, or make direct requests.¡Habla más despacio! (Speak more slowly!)
Formal Command (mandato formal)A command used to address someone you don't know well, someone older, or someone in a position of authority. It uses the 'usted' and 'ustedes' forms.Señor, firme aquí, por favor. (Sir, sign here, please.)
Informal Command (mandato informal)A command used to address friends, family members, children, or people you are familiar with. It uses the 'tú' form.María, cierra la puerta. (María, close the door.)
Subjunctive Mood (el modo subjuntivo)A verb mood that expresses wishes, desires, doubts, emotions, or other non-factual situations. It is often used for indir...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Forming Formal Commands (Usted/Ustedes)
1. Start with the 'yo' form of the present indicative. 2. Drop the '-o'. 3. Add the 'opposite' vowel ending: '-e' for -ar verbs, '-a' for -er/-ir verbs. Add '-n' for ustedes.
Use this formula for all formal commands, both affirmative and negative. For negative commands, simply add 'no' before the verb. Example: (hablar) yo hablo -> habl- -> ¡Hable! / ¡No hable!
Forming Informal 'Tú' Commands
Affirmative: Use the third-person singular (él/ella/usted) form of the present indicative. Negative: Use the 'tú' form of the present subjunctive (same as the formal command + s).
The affirmative and negative 'tú' commands are formed differentl...
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Challenging
The verb 'ser' (to be) is highly irregular. Following the rule that negative 'tú' commands use the present subjunctive, what is the correct way to say 'Don't be silly' to a friend?
A.No ses tonto.
B.No eres tonto.
C.No ser tonto.
D.No seas tonto.
Challenging
A librarian wants to tell a large group of high school students, 'Please do not talk.' Which of the following is the most correct and appropriate command?
A.Por favor, no hablas.
B.Por favor, no habla.
C.Por favor, no hablen.
D.Por favor, no hablar.
Challenging
Which sentence demonstrates a correct understanding of when to use the subjunctive versus the infinitive after a verb of influence?
A.Yo quiero que ir al cine.
B.Mi madre quiere que yo voy a la tienda.
C.Nosotros necesitamos estudiar más.
D.Tú pides que nosotros para estudiar.
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You'll be able to: Identify the Spanish word for 'silence' (silencio) when heard; Demonstrate understanding of '¡Silencio, por favor!' by responding with quiet behavior when the phrase is spoken; Repeat the phrase '¡Silencio, por favor!' clearly….
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