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directions or commands. For example, “Kumanan ka!” (Turn right!).
In most instances, like that for verbs using the um affix, the imperative form
is similar to the completed aspect of the verb. In other cases, for verbs using the
mag and na affixes, the imperative form is formed by the following formula:

Mag + root word
Ma + root word

Here are the verbs that we studied in this lesson:

Root word Completed Imperative
Kain Kumain Kumain
Inom Uminom Uminom

Pasok Pumasok Pumasok
Pahinga Nagpahinga Magpahinga

Ehersisyo Nag-ehersisyo Mag-ehersisyo
Tulog Natulog Matulog

II. Using the word nang before adverbs of frequency
In this unit, we are studying adverbs of frequency. Remember to use the long
nang instead of the marker ng before these adverbs.
EXAMPLE: Umiinom ako ng gamot nang tatlong beses isang araw.

I take medicine three times a day.

Dagdag-Aral 1 (Additional Study 1)

Study the following words related to frequency. Also, review related words that you
have previously learned.

Mga Salita Hinggil sa “Frequency”

Beses Times
Palagi/Lagi Always

Madalas Often
Paminsan-minsan Sometimes

Bihira Rarely
Hindi kailanman Never