Describing what is happening now (Part 2/2)

Describing what is happening now (Part 2/2)

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will practise the use of 'esta', the demonstrative, with 'está' when used in the present continuous tense (using -ar verbs). The context is an online exercise class!

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11 Questions

Q1.
The words "ahora mismo" mean:
in a while
later
Correct answer: right now
Q2.
To say what you are doing right now in Spanish, use the:
future tense
Correct answer: present continuous tense
preterite tense
Q3.
Use the present of ......... and a present participle
Correct answer: estar
ser
tener
Q4.
To say ‘I am shouting’ in Spanish, say
Está gritando
Estás gritando
Correct answer: Estoy gritando
Q5.
Translate: ‘S/he is recording a video’
Correct answer: Está grabando un vídeo
Estás grabando un vídeo
Estoy grabando un vídeo
The next 5 questions cover some very common words you will need in Spanish in KS3. 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.
antes
Correct answer: before
between
later
Q8.
ahora
here
Correct answer: now
then
Q9.
nada
nobody
Correct answer: nothing
nowhere
Q10.
ni
no
nobody
Correct answer: nor, not even
Q11.
porque
Correct answer: because
where
why

11 Questions

Q1.
To say what you are doing right now in Spanish, use the:
future tense
Correct answer: present continuous tense
preterite tense
Q2.
Use the present of "estar" and a...............
future tense
past participle
Correct answer: present participle
Q3.
"esta" means "this" but "está" means
Correct answer: he/she is
I am
we are
Q4.
"estas" means "these" but "estás" means.....
he/she is
I am
Correct answer: you are
Q5.
You are dancing very well in these boots =
Está bailando muy bien en estas botas.
Correct answer: Estás bailando muy bien en estas botas.
Estoy bailando muy bien en estas botas.
The next 5 questions cover some very common words you will need in Spanish in KS3. 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.
ni
no
nobody
Correct answer: nor, not even
Q8.
ahora
here
Correct answer: now
then
Q9.
nada
nobody
Correct answer: nothing
nowhere
Q10.
antes
Correct answer: before
between
later
Q11.
porque
Correct answer: because
where
why

Lesson appears in

UnitSpanish / Year 9 Unit 6

Spanish