Using opinions, infinitives and reasons

Using opinions, infinitives and reasons

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 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.
  2. Purpose of language use. Talk about subjects and teachers
  3. Grammar. Present tense: GUSTAR-type verbs (me, te, le) + infinitiv. PREFERI. Comparatives, superlatives

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13 Questions

Q1.
Opinions in Spanish can be plural
False
Correct answer: True - however, not all opinions work in the same way.
True - most opinions are plural.
Q2.
How does 'me' translate into English when using an opinion?
Correct answer: I
Me
My
Q3.
'El inglés' is spelled with an 's' at the end, which makes it plural.
Correct answer: False
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.
Correct answer: True
Q5.
All opinions begin with 'me, te or le'.
Correct answer: No - there are many other opinions which do no not start 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
Correct answer: that
Q8.
eso
Correct answer: that
these
this
Q9.
día
Correct answer: day
diary
dire
Q10.
cosa
cause
house
Correct answer: thing
Q11.
nuevo
Correct answer: new
nice
nine
Q12.
único
Correct answer: only
unified
united
Q13.
viejo
Correct answer: old
villager
young

13 Questions

Q1.
Opinions can only be followed by nouns.
Correct answer: False
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?
Correct answer: -ar, -er, -ir
-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,
Correct answer: Yes
Q4.
How do you form the plural for adjectives ending in -e?
add -os or -as.
Correct answer: add -s.
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__
Correct answer: a
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
Correct answer: to give
to take
Q8.
saber
Correct answer: to know/ find out
to savour
to taste
Q9.
I am
I can
Correct answer: I know
Q10.
alguno
anyone
anything
Correct answer: some, a few
Q11.
cierto
blind
Correct answer: certain
hundred
Q12.
diferente
Correct answer: different
opposite
the same
Q13.
distinto
Correct answer: distinct, different
distinguished
pure

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