G404 JLPT N4 Grammar :

" ___ なさい！ "

The form "なさい" is used to give polite commands or instructions to someone. It is a polite imperative form and is often employed when the speaker wants to make a request or suggest an action in a courteous manner. This form is commonly used with する (to do) verbs.

It's important to note that this form is generally used in situations where politeness is required. It's often used by authority figures, parents, teachers, or in formal situations where one needs to give a directive with respect. 

Examples :

よく　勉強　しなさい！

Please study well!

毎日　運動　しなさい！

Please do exercises daily!

Practice Conversation 1 :

T: みなさん、明日の試験のためによく勉強しなさい！

S: はい、先生。分かりました。

T: そして、早く寝なさい。十分な休息が大切です。

S: はい、先生。失礼いたします。

Quiz:

Question 1: What is the teacher advising the students to do for tomorrow's exam?

a) Go shopping

b) Play video games

c) Study well

d) Watch movies

Question 2: How do the students respond to the teacher's advice?

a) No, thank you.

b) Yes, I understand.

c) I don't know.

d) Maybe later.

Question 3: What does the teacher emphasize about the importance of rest?

a) Eating a lot

b) Exercising regularly

c) Getting enough sleep

d) Studying all night

Question 4: How do the students acknowledge the teacher's advice about rest?

a) I don't care.

b) Yes, sir!

c) Sorry, I can't.

d) I'll think about it.

Question 5: How does the conversation end?

a) The students ignore the teacher.

b) The students say goodbye.

c) The teacher apologizes.

d) The students excuse themselves.

Answers:

Question 1: c) Study well

Question 2: b) Yes, I understand.

Question 3: c) Getting enough sleep

Question 4: b) Yes, sir!

Question 5: d) The students excuse themselves.

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