Comparatives and superlatives
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- In this lesson, we will learn how to use comparatives and superlatives to talk about school subjects and teachers.
- Purpose of language use: Talk about subjects and teachers
- Grammar: Present tense: GUSTAR-type verbs (me, te, le) + infinitive PREFERIR Comparatives, superlatives
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13 Questions
Q1.
Opinions can only be followed by nouns.
True - infinitives cannot go after opinions.
True - this is the only possible way in which you can use opinions in Spanish.
Q2.
What are the infinitive endings?
-ar, -or. -ir
-ar, ir, -ur
Q3.
'Comenzar' and 'empezar' have the same meaning?
No - 'comenzar' means 'to start' and 'empezar' means 'to finish'.
No - one is a verb is the other one is a noun,
Q4.
How do you form the plural for adjectives ending in -e?
add -os or -as.
adjectives ending in -e stay the same.
Q5.
Complete with the right ending in Spanish: No me gusta mi profesora de ciencias porque es estrict__
as
os
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in Spanish in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of the words that you didn't know.
Q7.
dar
to dare
to take
Q8.
saber
to savour
to taste
Q9.
sé
I am
I can
Q10.
alguno
anyone
anything
Q11.
cierto
blind
hundred
Q12.
diferente
opposite
the same
Q13.
distinto
distinguished
pure
13 Questions
Q1.
How many types of comparative sentences are there?
2
4
Q2.
'Mejor' can be translated into English as:
Worse/worst
Worst
Q3.
In what order do nouns and adjectives go when using superlative sentences?
Adjectives in first place and nouns in second place.
None of the above.
Q4.
Translate: Spanish is as fun as science.
El español es más divertido que las ciencias.
El español es menos divertido que las ciencias.
Q5.
Translate: la tecnología es la asignatura más práctica.
DT is the best subject because I find it practical.
DT is the subject I find the most practical.
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in Spanish in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
con qué frequencia
do you speak French?
what frequency?
Q8.
entre
enter
entrance
Q9.
tanto
fast
red (wine)
Q10.
tan
brown
more
Q11.
menos
equal
more
Q12.
joven
old, old person
Thursday
Q13.
cuál
how much?
when?