Using opinions, infinitives and reasons
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- In this lesson, we will learn how to share our preferences about school subjects and teachers by using a range of opinions, infinitives and reasons.
- 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 in Spanish can be plural
False
True - most opinions are plural.
Q2.
How does 'me' translate into English when using an opinion?
Me
My
Q3.
'El inglés' is spelled with an 's' at the end, which makes it plural.
It depends, it can be both depending on the sentence.
True
Q4.
Maths, science and business studies are all plural subjects.
Maths and business studies are plural subjects, but not science.
The only plural subject is business studies.
Q5.
All opinions begin with 'me, te or le'.
Yes - all opinions have to begin with 'me, te or le'.
Yes - but it's important to be aware of some small exceptions.
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.
que
and
but
Q8.
eso
these
this
Q9.
día
diary
dire
Q10.
cosa
cause
house
Q11.
nuevo
nice
nine
Q12.
único
unified
united
Q13.
viejo
villager
young
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