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Imperative Mood: Commands and Requests 1
Learn to form commands and polite requests
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Browse Verbs practiceQuestion 1
___ сюда, пожалуйста!
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'идти' (to come/go).
Options
- Иди
- Идёшь
- Идёт
- Идём
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Иди
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Иди' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
Imperative mood forms commands. For 'идти': иди (informal), идите (formal/plural).
Question 2
___ тихо, пожалуйста!
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'говорить' (to speak).
Options
- Говори
- Говоришь
- Говорит
- Говорим
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Говори
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Говори' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
For verbs ending in -ить, the imperative: remove -ить, add -и (informal) or -ите (formal/plural).
Question 3
___ домашнее задание!
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'делать' (to do).
Options
- Делай
- Делаешь
- Делает
- Делаем
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Делай
Correct feedback
Excellent! 'Делай' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
For verbs ending in -ать, the imperative: remove -ать, add -ай (informal) or -айте (formal/plural).
Question 4
___ эту книгу, она очень интересная.
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'читать' (to read).
Options
- Читай
- Читаешь
- Читает
- Читаем
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Читай
Correct feedback
Great! 'Читай' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
Regular -ать verbs form imperative by adding -ай/-айте to the stem.
Question 5
___ мне, пожалуйста, с этой задачей.
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'помочь' (to help).
Options
- Помоги
- Помогаешь
- Помогает
- Помогаем
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Помоги
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Помоги' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
Some verbs have irregular imperative forms that must be memorized.
Question 6
___ на автобусе, это быстрее.
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'ехать' (to go/travel).
Options
- Езжай
- Едешь
- Едет
- Едем
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Езжай
Correct feedback
Excellent! 'Езжай' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
Motion verbs often have irregular imperative forms: ехать → езжай/езжайте.
Question 7
Уважаемые гости, ___ сюда каждый день!
English context
Choose the correct formal/plural imperative of 'приходить' (to come).
Options
- Приходи
- Приходите
- Приходишь
- Приходит
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Приходите
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Приходите' is the correct formal/plural imperative form for addressing multiple people.
Grammar rule
Formal and plural imperatives end in -ите for most verbs. Use plural forms when addressing groups.
Question 8
___ спокойно, всё будет хорошо.
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'быть' (to be).
Options
- Будь
- Будешь
- Будет
- Будем
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Будь
Correct feedback
Great! 'Будь' is the correct informal imperative form of 'быть'.
Grammar rule
The verb 'быть' has an irregular imperative: будь/будьте.
Question 9
___ письмо родителям сегодня.
English context
Choose the correct imperative form of 'написать' (to write).
Options
- Напиши
- Написав
- Напишешь
- Напишет
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Напиши
Correct feedback
Excellent! 'Напиши' is the correct informal imperative form.
Grammar rule
Perfective verbs can also form imperatives, often for specific completed actions.
Question 10
Дети, ___ осторожны на дороге!
English context
Choose the correct plural imperative of 'быть' (to be).
Options
- Будь
- Будьте
- Будете
- Будут
Accepted answers and explanation
Accepted answers
- Будьте
Correct feedback
Perfect! 'Будьте' is the correct plural imperative form when addressing multiple people.
Grammar rule
Use 'будьте' when addressing multiple people. 'Быть' has an irregular imperative: будь/будьте.