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Study Spanish: Informal Commands (Tu)
Excellent introduction to informal commands in Spanish that use the pronoun tu. Ample examples illustrate the formation and use of informal commands in both the negative and the affirmative. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the...
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Study Spanish: Formal Commands
Excellent explanation of formal commands in Spanish that use the pronouns "usted" and "ustedes." Stem-changers and irregulars are included in this lesson. Ample examples illustrate the formation and use of formal commands. A quiz at the...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Irregular Commands (Tu)
Great introduction to irregular affirmative commands in Spanish that use the pronoun tu: decir, hacer, ir, poner, salir, ser, tener, and venir. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of these irregular command forms.
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Study Spanish: Indirect Commands
Excellent explanation of indirect commands in Spanish that use the present subjunctive tense. Examples illustrate this grammar principle. Includes quiz.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Commands and Si Clauses
Great explanation of "if" clauses in the present indicative tense that are used in sentences with command forms. The exercise focuses on using the affirmative "tu" command and tests the student's mastery of a variety of present tense and...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive With Commands
Hear a "tu" command and complete the indirect command with the correct form of the verb in the present subjunctive. Answers may be checked and corrected.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Informal Commands (Part 2)
Practice answering questions with affirmative and negative tu commands and direct and indirect object pronouns. Stem-changers, spelling changes, regular and irregular command forms are included in this exercise.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Informal Commands (Part 3)
Practice answering questions with negative tu commands, reflexive pronouns, and direct and indirect object pronouns. Stem-changers, spelling changes, regular and irregular command forms are included in this exercise.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Formal Commands (Part 1)
Practice changing 25 infinitives to affirmative and negative usted and ustedes commands. Stem-changers, spelling changes, regular and irregular formal commands are included in this Colby College exercise.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Formal Commands (Part 2)
Practice changing 16 reflexive verb infinitives to affirmative and negative usted and ustedes commands. Stem-changers, spelling changes, regular and irregular formal commands are included in this exercise.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Ven Conmigo; The Past Subjunctive in Contrary to Fact Si Clauses
Practice your command of the past subjunctive in contrary-to-fact si clauses, in Spanisn, in this interactive exercise from the Holt Rinehart Winston on-line Ven conmigo, Spanish resource.
Languages Online
Languages Online: La Conduccion De Caravanas
Conjugate each verb in the "usted" command form in this article to offer advice on driving in caravans. Answers may be checked at the end of the exercise. Tutorials in other langauges available from the homepage.
Languages Online
Languages Online: La Conduccion en Autopista Y Carretera
Conjugate verbs in the "usted" command form to complete sentences that offer advice on freeway and highway driving. Practice the imperative tense and learn driving vocabulary at the same time. Answers may be checked at the end of the...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Consejos Para El Conductor
Choose "usted" command forms from a word bank to complete sentences that offer advice to drivers. Practice the imperative and learn driving vocabulary at the same time. Answers may be checked at the end of the exercise. Tutorials in...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Informal Commands (Part 1)
Practice forming affirmative and negative tu commands with reflexive pronouns in this Spanish tutorial. Infinitives are provided as cues for the exercise as well as stem-changers, spelling changes, and regular and irregular command forms.
Languages Online
Languages Online: Rubrics and Instructions
Online practice with singular familiar commands and vocabulary that would be used in instructions for completing assignments, tests, or forms. Matching, unscramble, and crossword exercises provide practice using the affirmative "tu"...
Language Guide
Language Guide: Los Mandatos
Formation of informal commands, regular and irregular forms are addressed with links to interactive practice activities. In addition, the formation of formal commands are explained with a link to interactive practice activities. A couple...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Fort Jesup
Fort Jesup was built in 1822 to help protect the western border between American and Spanish territories. Under the command of future U.S. President Zachary Taylor, soldiers at the fort monitored Texas as it passed from Spanish and...
TexasHistory.com
Texas history.com: Presidio La Bahia
Presidio La Bahia is a restored Spanish fort in Goliad, Texas, and an important site in the Texas Revolution. This is where a mass execution took place in 1836 under the command of the Mexican General Jose Urrea.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Subjuntivo Influencia
This site from the Indiana University provides a concise Spanish explanation of the subjunctive in the noun clause with indirect commands or suggestions. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review. Links are...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler (September 10, 1836-January 25, 1906) was an American military commander and politician. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two opposing forces: first as a general in the Confederate...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William the Silent
William, Prince of Orange, called 'William the Silent,' was the natural leader of the Netherlands at this crisis, and he was chosen by Holland and Zealand as their governor. He was the determined foe of Spanish tyranny, and his strength...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral, (c. 1540 - 27 January 1595) was an English privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth I awarded Drake knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English...