Year 9

Things you do to, and for, others (Part 2/2)

Year 9

Things you do to, and for, others (Part 2/2)

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will use the 1st person and 3rd person singular to say what we do to and for others. We will focus on the use of the personal 'a'.

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11 Questions

Q1.
The personal ‘a’ is used for a known or identified object. True or False?

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
It can also be used for pets. True or False?

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
Does this need a personal ‘a’? “Cuido el jardín”

Correct answer: No
Yes

Q4.
Translate: “cuido a mi hermano”.

I am going to look after my brother.
I encourage my brother.
Correct answer: I look after my brother.

Q5.
“I encourage my friend” is:

Correct answer: “Animo a mi amigo/a”
“Animo mi amigo/a”
“Cuido a mi amigo/a”

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.
fin

beggining
Correct answer: end
far

Q8.
semana

weak
Correct answer: week
when

Q9.
tanto

so little
Correct answer: so much
wide

Q10.
en cambio

Correct answer: in contrast
indoors
inside

Q11.
trece

Correct answer: thirteen
three
tree

11 Questions

Q1.
The personal ‘a’ is used for a known or identified object. True or False?

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
It can also be used for pets. True or False?

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
Does this need a personal ‘a’? “Lavo el coche”

Correct answer: No
Yes

Q4.
Translate: “ayudo a mi padrastro”

I encourage my stepfather
I help my stepbrother
Correct answer: I help my stepfather

Q5.
“I get to know my stepmother” is:

“Conocea mi madrastra”
“Conoco a mi madrastra”
Correct answer: “Conozco a mi madrastra”

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.
semana

weak
Correct answer: week
when

Q8.
trece

Correct answer: thirteen
three
tree

Q9.
fin

beggining
Correct answer: end
far

Q10.
tanto

so little
Correct answer: so much
wide

Q11.
en cambio

Correct answer: in contrast
indoors
inside