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- Year 11
- AQA
De compras: direct object pronouns, role-play (AQA)
I can use direct object pronouns and respond to role-play scenarios in the context of shopping.
- Year 11
- AQA
De compras: direct object pronouns, role-play (AQA)
I can use direct object pronouns and respond to role-play scenarios in the context of shopping.
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Key learning points
- Use the DOP 'lo' to mean 'him' or 'it' for masculine objects, and 'la' to mean 'her' or 'it' for feminine objects.
- Use the DOP 'los' to mean 'them' for masculine objects, and 'las' to mean 'them' for feminine objects.
- In 1-verb structures, direct object pronouns come before the verb.
- In 2-verb structures, direct object pronouns can come before the conjugated verb or attached to the infinitive.
- When performing a role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Do not add unnecessary detail.
Keywords
Direct object pronoun - replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. 'me', 'you', 'it', 'them'
Lo - direct object pronoun meaning 'him' or 'it' for masculine singular nouns
La - direct object pronoun meaning 'her' or 'it' for feminine singular nouns
Los - direct object pronoun meaning 'them' for masculine plural nouns
Las - direct object pronoun meaning 'them' for feminine plural nouns
Common misconception
I should include as much detail as possible in role-play answers.
When performing a role-play, answers should contain one verb and be concise. Do not add unnecessary detail.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which noun is an item of clothing?
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
to cost, costing
to choose, choosing
to spend, spending
to pay, paying
to try, trying
to bring, bringing
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
increase
discount
costume
toy
luxury
size