Por o para
Este libro es ___ mi hermano.
Answer: para
Explanation: We use "para" to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of something.
What are the -ar endings for the imperfect?
aba, abas, aba, ábamos, aban
When/why do we use the impersonal se?
When the person doing the action is not defined.
When/why do we use se with unplanned events?
To take the focus/blame off the person and to focus on the event being an accident.
I went by train.
Yo fui por tren.
Estudié ___ tres horas anoche.
Answer: por
Explanation: "Por" is used to express the duration of an action or period of time.
What are the -er/-ir endings for the imperfect?
ía, ías, ía, íamos, ían
Complete the following sentence using the impersonal se and the present tense forms of the verbs:
(hablar) _____________ español en Perú.
Se habla
Choose the correct conjugation of the verb:
Se te (cayó / cayeron) las pastillas.
cayeron
They were happy.
Fueron alegres. (contentos)
Voy a correr ___ el parque.
Answer: por
Explanation: "Por" is used to indicate movement through a plac
What are the three irregulars in the imperfect?
ser (era), ir (iba), and ver (veía)
Complete the following sentence using the impersonal se and the present tense forms of the verbs:
(buscar) ______________ profesor de lenguas.
Se busca
Choose the correct conjugation of the verb:
Se le (rompió / rompieron) la botella.
rompió
You (tú) saw the book.
Tú viste el libro.
Hago ejercicio ___ mantenerme en forma.
Answer: para
Explanation: We use "para" to express the purpose or goal of an action.
Fill in the blank with the correct imperfect form of the verb:
Cuando tenía gripe, mi madre me (tomar) ____________ la temperatura.
tomaba
Complete the following sentence using the impersonal se and the present tense forms of the verbs:
(necesitar) __________________ más computadoras.
Se necesitan
Look at the clues provided and complete the following sentence using se for unplanned events:
(I lost) _________________________ las llaves.
Se me perdieron
She gave the answer.
Ella dió la respuesta.
Gracias ___ invitarme a la fiesta.
Answer: por
Explanation: "Por" is used to express gratitude or apology.
Fill in the blank with the correct imperfect form of the verb:
Mis abuelos me (prohibir) _____________ correr en la casa.
prohibían
Translate to Spanish:
Looking for a dentist with experience.
Se busca una dentista con experiencia.
Look at the clues provided and complete the following sentence using se for unplanned events:
(They forgot) _________________________ la cita con el doctor.
Se les olvidó
He did the homework quickly.
Él hizo la tarea rapidamente.