¿Qué hay que ver? Impersonal uses of verbs
I can make suggestions and express opinions about what to see and do in Spain using impersonal verbs.
- Year 11
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¿Qué hay que ver? Impersonal uses of verbs
I can make suggestions and express opinions about what to see and do in Spain using impersonal verbs.
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Key learning points
- Andalusia (Andalucía in Spanish) is a region in southern Spain known for its rich history and culture.
- To express opinions and make suggestions, we can use some impersonal verbs in the 3rd person singular.
- Examples of impersonal uses of verbs are ‘basta (con)’, ‘falta’, ‘hace falta’, ‘parece’ and ‘vale la pena’ .
- These impersonal verbs are used without a subject and followed by an infinitive.
Keywords
Impersonal verb - 3rd person form of a verb that doesn’t refer to a specific person and is used without a subject
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Common misconception
I can translate verbs like 'basta' and 'hace falta' word-for-word.
Verbs like 'basta' and 'hace falta' can’t always be translated word-for-word - they don’t work the same way as English verbs. You need to choose the most idiomatic or natural-sounding translation based on the context.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these words means 'hardly' or 'barely'?
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'There is no disadvantage to browsing with my laptop.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Jugaron al aire libre.'
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'I like commenting on his channel.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Andalucía is a region in the __________ of Spain. Its capital is __________. Choose the correct missing words.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
