#4- Formal Commands and Pronoun Placement
Where are pronouns placed when using formal commands? Pregunta Esencial Where are pronouns placed when using formal commands?
Formal Commands are only used w/… Usted and Ustedes
With Affirmative (yes) Commands… reflexive, indirect, and direct object pronouns are always attached to the END of the verb Example: Write it → Escríbala Sit down → Siéntense
Accent Mark Rule with Pronoun Usage *If the verb has 2 or more syllables= add an ACCENT Mark Example: Limpie- límpielo lean- leánlo Diga- dígame haga- hágalo
With Negative (no) Commands… the Pronoun goes before the verb Example: Don’t write it → No la escriba
Directions: Write the following commands in Spanish (remember to change the verb into the SUBJUNCTIVE tense) Call us (llamar)- Ud. Look for (buscar) him- Ud. Relax (relajarse)- Uds.
Negative Commands w/ PNs 4. Don’t call (llamar) us- Ud. 5. Don’t look for (buscar) him- Ud. 6. Don’t go to sleep late (acostarse muy tarde)- Uds.