Preterite v Imperfect
Which tense is used to describe single events in the past?
Preterite
SER & ESTAR both translate to...
To be
Giving a command to the entire class would use the following subject (tu, usted, ustedes)
Ustedes
T/F:
The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt or uncertainty
TRUE
Translate to English: La lechuga
Lettuce
The word SIEMPRE is a trigger for which tense? (bonus if you can explain why using SIMBA CHEATED)
Imperfect because it's an endless action
Which verb, ser or estar, is used to describe temporary things (ex. feelings)
Estar
Which command (subject: tu, usted, ustedes) is NOT formed with the opposite ending? How is it formed?
Tu affirmative (+): el/ella/usted form
Conjugate ELLOS + HABLAR in the subjunctive
Ellos hablen
Select the correct comparison: "Dali's painting is more complicated than Frida Khalo's work"
a. El cuadro de Dali es mas complicado que la obra de Kahlo.
b. El cuadra de Dali es mas complicada que la obra de Kahlo.
a. El cuadro de Dali es mas complicado que la obra de Kahlo.
Conjugate in the appropriate past tense:
Anoche, mi amigo (romper) su brazo
Anoche, mi amigo rompio* su brazo
Turn the affirmative tu command into a negative ustedes
Tu corre! (correr)
(Ustedes) no corran!
Does "yo pienso que" trigger the subjunctive? Why or why not?
No because it's not doubt
Translate to English: To Feel
Sentir
Conjugate in the appropriate past tense:
Cada semana, mis padres y yo (ir) al supermercado despues del amuerzo.
Cada semana, mis padres y yo ibamos al supermercado despues del amuerzo.
What is the yo form of SER in all three tenses (present, preterite, imperfect)
(bonus for ESTAR too)
Soy, Fui, Era
Estoy, estuve, estaba
Complete the sentence using a command:
Ustedes / - / tomar / la medicina → _
Ustedes no tomen la medicina
Decide if the sentence should be in the subjunctive or present tense: I do not believe that I am very talented.
Explain why or why not.
No creo que soy muy talentoso/a.
No, because both subjects are the same - even though it does show doubt.
Translate to Spanish: to cry
Llorar
Maybe
Explain using DOCTOR PLACE when to use Ser v. Estar
Maybe.
Give the command "sit down!" to the entire class. (sentarse)
Sientense
There are four reasons that trigger the subjunctive. List three of the four below and one example of a trigger phrase for each reason. Bonus points if you get all four
1. Express feelings or emotions - me gusta que
2. Express a wish or desire - espero que
3. To give recommendations - recomiendo que
4. Express doubt - no creo que
Make a comparison: _____ is more talented than _____
_____ es mas talentoso/a que _______