Describing people (Part 2/2)

Describing people (Part 2/2)

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will use the verbs 'ser' and 'estar' to talk about people in general, and right now.

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11 Questions

Q1.
In Spanish, there are two ways to say ‘I am’: 'soy' and...
Correct answer: estoy
estudio
voy
Q2.
In Spanish, there are two ways to say "you are": 'eres' and....
aprendo
Correct answer: estás
veo
Q3.
Is 'está feliz' a temporary state/mood or a permanent trait?
permanent trait
Correct answer: temporary state/mood
Q4.
Translate into English: 'soy feliz'
Correct answer: I am happy
S/he is nice
You are happy
Q5.
What are the infinitive verbs of 'soy' and 'estoy'?
'Eres' and 'Estás'
'Es' and 'Está'
Correct answer: 'Ser' and 'Estar'
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.
En
how
Correct answer: on
where
Q8.
dónde
what
Correct answer: where
why
Q9.
no
less
more
Correct answer: not
Q10.
muy
a lot
more
Correct answer: very
Q11.
cómo
Correct answer: how
what
why

11 Questions

Q1.
How many verbs has Spanish meaning "to be"?
1
Correct answer: 2
3
Q2.
Use "está" to say...
'I am' in a place
Correct answer: 'S/he is' in a place
'You are' in a place
Q3.
How do you say "¿cómo estás?" in English?
Correct answer: How are you (today)?
How is everything?
How is s/he (today)?
Q4.
How do you say "s/he is (generally) happy" in Spanish?
Eres feliz
Correct answer: Es feliz
Está feliz
Q5.
"Soy" means...
Correct answer: I am
S/he is
You are
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.
En
how
Correct answer: on
where
Q8.
dónde
what
Correct answer: where
why
Q9.
no
less
more
Correct answer: not
Q10.
muy
a lot
more
Correct answer: very
Q11.
cómo
Correct answer: how
what
why

Lesson appears in

UnitSpanish / Year 9 Unit 1

Spanish