Famous Spaniards
Famous Americans
Vocab
Used to / Would
Comparatives and Superlatives
100

She is an internationally known actress, especially recognized for her role in Volver. 

Penelope Cruz

100

He is most well know for his religion (Scientology) and for his roles as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible. 

Tom Cruise

100

Sometimes I can't really make up my mind. I'm very ____________. 

Indecisive

100

I _________ a lot of tennis when I was younger.

1. used to play

2.played

3. play

1. used to play

2.played

100

They had to travel ______ than they wanted to find a hotel. (far) 

farther

200

One of the most famous "conquistadores", he conquered Tenochtitlan and overthrew the Mayan Empire. 

Hernán Cortés

200

A boundary-breaking female, African-American singer, she split off from her original group "Destiny's Child" to become a wildly popular solo act. 

Beyoncé 

200

That was the worst food I've ever had! It was a_________. 

awful

200

I always ___________ going on roadtrips with my family in summer. 

1. used to love

2. would love

3. loved. 

1. used to love

3. loved

200

Even though I'm ___________ my cousin, she always seemed more mature than me. It made celebrating our birthdays together a bit strange. (old) 

as old as

300

Recently deceased in 2019, this singer gave us the classic hit about "living, although your dying of love". 

Camilo Sesto

300

Labeled as one of the best voices of the century, this singer gave us songs about "dancing with somebody". She passed away in 2012. 

Whitney Houston

300

"I heard that John had terrible reviews from his managers. I think he will get _________."

fired

300

I _________ school, but I worked hard anyway. 

1. didn't use to enjoy

2. didn't enjoy

3. wouldn't enjoy

1. didn't use to enjoy

2. didn't enjoy

300

It's by far the _________ film I've ever seen. (good)

best

400

Her songs were part of her thesis at the end of her studies, and her style of dress and nails have influenced Spanish and international youth. 

Rosalía

400

This director created one of the most successful film franchises ever, and kept us asking for more about the Skywalker family. 

George Lucas

400

I always have great ideas and can come up with innovative products. I tend to __________________.

think outside the box. 

400

He___________ the guitar, but he doesn't play anymore. 

1. never used to

2. would play

3. played

2. would play

3. played

400

When I was a teenager I was much ____________ than I am now. Before I HATED speaking in front of people.  (confident)

less confident

500

His father is also a famous singer and he followed in his footsteps with songs such as "Hero" and "Bailamos"

Enrique Iglesias

500

This famous artist changed the boundaries of art and started the Pop-Art movement. You'd recognize his work if you saw 4 Marilyn's. 

Andy Warhol

500

Name 3 adjectives that end in -ic/-ical

poetic

biological

manic

terrific

mechanical


500

I _____ travel a lot, but because I ______ always get sick on the plane, I've stopped long trips. 

1. used to, used to

2. used to, would

3. would, would

2. used to, would

500

Even though the building was _______ the others, it was ________ in its construction, and obviously, it was the ________.

1. comparative ( tall)

2. comparative (weak)

3. superlative (durable) 

Even though the building was as tall as the others, it was weaker in its construction, and obviously, it was the least durable.