Lesson 7 of 10
  • Year 9

Things you do to and for yourself (Part 1/2)

Lesson 7 of 10
  • Year 9

Things you do to and for yourself (Part 1/2)

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how verbs can work reflexively. We will focus on the 1st person singular and use these verbs to say what we do to ourselves and for others.

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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’? “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

11 Questions

Q1.
Reflexive pronouns are words like....

I, you
Correct answer: myself, yourself
to, from

Q2.
For ´myself´say...

Correct answer: me
se
te

Q3.
The reflexive pronoun needs to go....

after the verb
always at the end of the sentence
Correct answer: before the verb

Q4.
Translate: “me preparo un café”

He prepares me a coffee
Correct answer: I prepare myself a coffee
I prepare you a coffee

Q5.
“I wake myself up” is:

despertar
me despertar
Correct answer: me despierto

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.
próximo

beside
Correct answer: next
previous

Q8.
mismo

more
Correct answer: same
why

Q9.
último

Correct answer: last
less
more

Q10.
segundo

last
Correct answer: second
third

Q11.
pues

never
now
Correct answer: then