Question
Fill in the Blank: Write the correct reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence.
(Example): Yo __ ducho por la mañana.
Fill in the Blank: “María __ despierta a las seis.”
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros __ acostamos muy tarde.”
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct in Spanish?
A. Yo se lavo los dientes.
B. Yo me lavo los dientes.
C. Yo lavar me los dientes.
True or False: Reflexive pronouns always come before the conjugated verb (in simple statements).
Matching: Match the infinitive to its English meaning:
A. levantarse
B. vestirse (e → i)
C. acostarse (o → ue)
D. cepillarse los dientes
to go to bed
to brush one’s teeth
to get up
to get dressed
Fill in the Blank: “Mis amigos __ (levantarse) a las 7:30.”
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reflexive verb?
A. ducharse
B. comer
C. maquillarse
D. levantarse
Fill in the Blank: “¿A qué hora __ (acostarse, o → ue) tú?”
Short Answer: In English, explain when we use reflexive verbs in Spanish.
Fill in the Blank: “Yo __ (ponerse) la ropa.” (ponerse = to put on)
Rewrite: Convert “Tú desayunas” into a reflexive sentence if possible (if not possible, say “No reflexive”).
True or False: “Peinarse” means “to comb one’s hair.”
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermana __ (maquillarse) antes de ir a la fiesta.”
Multiple Choice: Which pronoun is used for “él / ella / usted” in reflexive form?
A. se
B. me
C. nos
D. te
SECTION 2: STEM‐CHANGING VERBS ⚡
A stem‐changing verb changes its stem vowel in the present tense for all forms except nosotros (and vosotros in Spain). Here is the formula:
Stem+ending→(stem changes in certain forms)\text{Stem} + \text{ending} \rightarrow \text{(stem changes in certain forms)}Stem+ending→(stem changes in certain forms)
Types of Stem Changes
e → ie
Example: querer → (yo) quiero (I want), (tú) quieres, (nosotros) queremos
Other verbs: empezar (to begin), pensar (to think), preferir (to prefer), despertarse (to wake up; also reflexive)
o → ue
Example: dormir → (yo) duermo (I sleep), (tú) duermes, (nosotros) dormimos
Other verbs: almorzar (to have lunch), poder (to be able to), volver (to return), acostarse (to go to bed; reflexive)
e → i
Example: servir → (yo) sirvo (I serve), (tú) sirves, (nosotros) servimos
Other verbs: pedir (to ask for), vestirse (to get dressed; reflexive)
Reminder: Nosotros and vosotros forms do not change the stem.
Practice Questions (15 total)
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct yo form of querer?
A. quero
B. quiero
C. quaro
D. quierro
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “poder” for “él/ella”: “Él ___ (poder, o → ue) hablar tres idiomas.”
True or False: In stem‐changing verbs, the nosotros form keeps the stem change.
Matching: Match each verb to its correct stem change:
A. dormir
B. merendar
C. servir
e → i
o → ue
e → ie
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (empezar, e → ie) mi tarea ahora.”
Short Answer: Explain in English why “almorzamos” does not change its stem.
Multiple Choice: “Ellos ___ (volver, o → ue) a casa a las 5.”
A. volven
B. vuelven
C. volvemos
D. vuelvo
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros ___ (querer, e → ie) ir al cine.”
Fill in the Blank: “Tú ___ (vestirse, e → i) antes de desayunar.” (Remember reflexive pronoun!)
True or False: “Dormir” (o → ue) becomes “duermo” for “yo.”
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “preferir” for “ellas”: “Ellas ___ (preferir, e → ie) estudiar en casa.”
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct tú form of pedir (e → i)?
A. piedes
B. pides
C. pideses
D. pedes
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (soñar, o → ue) con viajar a España.” (soñar = to dream)
Matching:
cerrar (e → ie) → (yo) cierro (I close)
poder (o → ue) → (yo) puedo (I can)
repetir (e → i) → (yo) repito (I repeat)
Match them to the correct verb forms:
cierro
repito
puedo
Short Answer: In English, what’s a quick way to identify stem‐changing verbs in a dictionary or vocabulary list?
SECTION 3: “POR” vs. “PARA” 🌟
In Spanish, por and para both often translate to “for,” but they have distinct uses.
Por – Think D.R.E.A.M.
Duration
Estudié por dos horas. (I studied for two hours.)
Reason / Motive
Lo hice por amor. (I did it because of love / out of love.)
Exchange / Substitution
Pagué veinte dólares por el libro. (I paid twenty dollars for the book.)
Along / Through / Around
Caminamos por el parque. (We walked through the park.)
Means / Mode of action
Te envío el mensaje por correo. (I’ll send you the message by email.)
Para – Think P.E.R.F.E.C.T.
Purpose
Estudio para sacar buenas notas. (I study in order to get good grades.)
Effect
Practico para mejorar. (I practice in order to improve.)
Recipient
Este regalo es para ti. (This gift is for you.)
Future / Deadline
La tarea es para el lunes. (The homework is due on Monday.)
Employment
Trabajo para una compañía grande. (I work for a large company.)
Comparison
Para un niño de 5 años, habla muy bien. (For a five‐year‐old, he speaks very well.)
Toward (Destination)
Salimos para Madrid mañana. (We leave for Madrid tomorrow.)
Practice Questions (15 total)
Multiple Choice: “I study ___ get good grades.”
A. por
B. para
True or False: “Caminamos por el parque” indicates traveling “through” the park.
Fill in the Blank: “Este regalo es ___ mi madre.”
Matching: Match each sentence to por or para.
A. I paid $10 ___ this shirt.
B. We leave ___ California tomorrow.
por
para
Multiple Choice: “The homework is ___ Monday.”
A. por
B. para
Fill in the Blank: “___ un estudiante de 5 años, él habla muy bien.” (Comparison)
Short Answer: Explain in English one difference between por and para.
Fill in the Blank: “Voy a la biblioteca ___ estudiar.” (Purpose/Goal)
True or False: “Por” can express “exchange” or “in place of someone.”
Multiple Choice: “I talk on the phone ___ two hours.”
A. por
B. para
Fill in the Blank: “Te envío el libro ___ correo.” (Mode/manner)
Multiple Choice: “We work ___ a big company.”
A. por
B. para
True or False: In “Camino ___ la playa,” if we mean “toward the beach,” we should use para.
Matching:
“__ fin” (Finally)
“__ favor” (Please)
“__ ejemplo” (For example)
por
para
Short Answer: Give one example sentence using por and one example using para (in Spanish) with an English translation.
SECTION 4: DAILY ROUTINE & BASIC PRESENT TENSE ☀️
Many verbs describing daily routines can be reflexive or standard present tense verbs. Remember to use the correct endings for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense.
Key Daily Routine Verbs
desayunar – to have breakfast
almorzar (o → ue) – to have lunch
comer – to eat
merendar (e → ie) – to have a snack
cenar – to have dinner
ir (a) – to go (to)
hacer la cama – to make the bed
limpiar / arreglar la casa – to clean / tidy up the house
hacer ejercicio / entrenar – to exercise / to train
Present Tense Endings
-AR: o, as, a, amos, áis, an
-ER: o, es, e, emos, éis, en
-IR: o, es, e, imos, ís, en
(Irregular verbs like ir, hacer have special forms.)
Example Sentences (with translations):
Yo desayuno cereal todos los días. (I have cereal for breakfast every day.)
Nosotros almorzamos a las doce. (We have lunch at twelve.)
Mi hermana hace la cama. (My sister makes the bed.)
Ellos van al parque. (They go to the park.)
Practice Questions (15 total)
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (desayunar) cereal todos los días.”
Multiple Choice: Which is correct for “Nosotros ___ (comer) a las doce.”
A. comemos
B. coméis
C. coman
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermano ___ (hacer) la cama por la mañana.”
(Note: “hacer” is irregular: hago, haces, hace…)
Short Answer: In English, list the present tense endings for -AR verbs.
True or False: “Tú cenas a las 7” means “You have dinner at 7.”
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros ___ (almorzar, o → ue) en casa.”
Matching: Match the infinitive to its meaning:
A. cenar
B. hacer ejercicio
C. merendar (e → ie)
to exercise
to have dinner
to have a snack
Multiple Choice: Conjugate “ir” for “ella”:
A. ella va
B. ella vamos
C. ella voy
Fill in the Blank: “Tú ___ (limpiar) la casa los sábados.”
True or False: “Merendar” changes from e → ie (meriendas, merienda, etc.).
Multiple Choice: “Ustedes ___ (comer) juntos los fines de semana.”
A. come
B. comen
C. coméis
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (ver) la televisión antes de dormir.”
(Note: ver = “to see”; yo form is “veo.”)
Short Answer: In English, what does “hacer ejercicio” mean?
Fill in the Blank: “Mi familia y yo ___ (cenar) a las 8 p.m.”
True or False: In the present tense, “-ER” and “-IR” endings for nosotros are both “-emos.”
(Trick question: -IR for nosotros is -imos!)
SECTION 5: CULTURE & ADDITIONAL TOPICS 🎉
Quinceañera
A traditional celebration for a girl turning 15 in many Latin American countries.
Often includes a religious ceremony, party, dancing, and the changing of shoes from flats to heels to symbolize growing up.
Frida Kahlo
A famous Mexican painter known for her self‐portraits and vibrant use of color.
Her art often reflects her personal experiences and Mexican culture.
(These cultural notes are great conversation starters!)
Practice Questions (15 total)
True or False: A quinceañera celebrates a girl turning fifteen.
Multiple Choice: Frida Kahlo is best known for:
A. Abstract sculptures
B. Self‐portraits
C. Spanish dance
Fill in the Blank (English): Name one important element of a quinceañera celebration.
Short Answer: In English, who was Frida Kahlo, and why is she significant? (1‐2 sentences)
True or False: The quinceañera often has a special waltz or dance at her party.
Multiple Choice: The “changing of shoes” during a quinceañera symbolizes…
A. Learning to walk
B. Transition from childhood to young womanhood
C. A new fashion trend
Fill in the Blank: Frida Kahlo is from ______________.
Matching: Match each cultural topic with a brief descriptor:
A. Quinceañera
B. Frida Kahlo
Famous Mexican painter known for self‐portraits
Fifteenth‐birthday celebration
True or False: Frida Kahlo’s paintings often include bright colors and symbolic imagery.
Fill in the Blank (Spanish or English): A “quinceañera” typically occurs at age ____.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT typically associated with a quinceañera?
A. Formal dress
B. Piñata
C. Valentine’s candy hearts
Short Answer: Mention one typical tradition or custom in a quinceañera (in English).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is often seen in Frida Kahlo’s paintings?
A. Landscapes of New York
B. Abstract geometric shapes only
C. Personal experiences and Mexican culture
Fill in the Blank: The word for “15th birthday celebration” in Spanish is “________________.”
True or False: Both Frida Kahlo and the concept of quinceañera are significant parts of Mexican culture.
(Example): Yo __ ducho por la mañana.
Fill in the Blank: “María __ despierta a las seis.”
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros __ acostamos muy tarde.”
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct in Spanish?
A. Yo se lavo los dientes.
B. Yo me lavo los dientes.
C. Yo lavar me los dientes.
True or False: Reflexive pronouns always come before the conjugated verb (in simple statements).
Matching: Match the infinitive to its English meaning:
A. levantarse
B. vestirse (e → i)
C. acostarse (o → ue)
D. cepillarse los dientes
to go to bed
to brush one’s teeth
to get up
to get dressed
Fill in the Blank: “Mis amigos __ (levantarse) a las 7:30.”
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reflexive verb?
A. ducharse
B. comer
C. maquillarse
D. levantarse
Fill in the Blank: “¿A qué hora __ (acostarse, o → ue) tú?”
Short Answer: In English, explain when we use reflexive verbs in Spanish.
Fill in the Blank: “Yo __ (ponerse) la ropa.” (ponerse = to put on)
Rewrite: Convert “Tú desayunas” into a reflexive sentence if possible (if not possible, say “No reflexive”).
True or False: “Peinarse” means “to comb one’s hair.”
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermana __ (maquillarse) antes de ir a la fiesta.”
Multiple Choice: Which pronoun is used for “él / ella / usted” in reflexive form?
A. se
B. me
C. nos
D. te
SECTION 2: STEM‐CHANGING VERBS ⚡
A stem‐changing verb changes its stem vowel in the present tense for all forms except nosotros (and vosotros in Spain). Here is the formula:
Stem+ending→(stem changes in certain forms)\text{Stem} + \text{ending} \rightarrow \text{(stem changes in certain forms)}Stem+ending→(stem changes in certain forms)
Types of Stem Changes
e → ie
Example: querer → (yo) quiero (I want), (tú) quieres, (nosotros) queremos
Other verbs: empezar (to begin), pensar (to think), preferir (to prefer), despertarse (to wake up; also reflexive)
o → ue
Example: dormir → (yo) duermo (I sleep), (tú) duermes, (nosotros) dormimos
Other verbs: almorzar (to have lunch), poder (to be able to), volver (to return), acostarse (to go to bed; reflexive)
e → i
Example: servir → (yo) sirvo (I serve), (tú) sirves, (nosotros) servimos
Other verbs: pedir (to ask for), vestirse (to get dressed; reflexive)
Reminder: Nosotros and vosotros forms do not change the stem.
Practice Questions (15 total)
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct yo form of querer?
A. quero
B. quiero
C. quaro
D. quierro
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “poder” for “él/ella”: “Él ___ (poder, o → ue) hablar tres idiomas.”
True or False: In stem‐changing verbs, the nosotros form keeps the stem change.
Matching: Match each verb to its correct stem change:
A. dormir
B. merendar
C. servir
e → i
o → ue
e → ie
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (empezar, e → ie) mi tarea ahora.”
Short Answer: Explain in English why “almorzamos” does not change its stem.
Multiple Choice: “Ellos ___ (volver, o → ue) a casa a las 5.”
A. volven
B. vuelven
C. volvemos
D. vuelvo
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros ___ (querer, e → ie) ir al cine.”
Fill in the Blank: “Tú ___ (vestirse, e → i) antes de desayunar.” (Remember reflexive pronoun!)
True or False: “Dormir” (o → ue) becomes “duermo” for “yo.”
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “preferir” for “ellas”: “Ellas ___ (preferir, e → ie) estudiar en casa.”
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct tú form of pedir (e → i)?
A. piedes
B. pides
C. pideses
D. pedes
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (soñar, o → ue) con viajar a España.” (soñar = to dream)
Matching:
cerrar (e → ie) → (yo) cierro (I close)
poder (o → ue) → (yo) puedo (I can)
repetir (e → i) → (yo) repito (I repeat)
Match them to the correct verb forms:
cierro
repito
puedo
Short Answer: In English, what’s a quick way to identify stem‐changing verbs in a dictionary or vocabulary list?
SECTION 3: “POR” vs. “PARA” 🌟
In Spanish, por and para both often translate to “for,” but they have distinct uses.
Por – Think D.R.E.A.M.
Duration
Estudié por dos horas. (I studied for two hours.)
Reason / Motive
Lo hice por amor. (I did it because of love / out of love.)
Exchange / Substitution
Pagué veinte dólares por el libro. (I paid twenty dollars for the book.)
Along / Through / Around
Caminamos por el parque. (We walked through the park.)
Means / Mode of action
Te envío el mensaje por correo. (I’ll send you the message by email.)
Para – Think P.E.R.F.E.C.T.
Purpose
Estudio para sacar buenas notas. (I study in order to get good grades.)
Effect
Practico para mejorar. (I practice in order to improve.)
Recipient
Este regalo es para ti. (This gift is for you.)
Future / Deadline
La tarea es para el lunes. (The homework is due on Monday.)
Employment
Trabajo para una compañía grande. (I work for a large company.)
Comparison
Para un niño de 5 años, habla muy bien. (For a five‐year‐old, he speaks very well.)
Toward (Destination)
Salimos para Madrid mañana. (We leave for Madrid tomorrow.)
Practice Questions (15 total)
Multiple Choice: “I study ___ get good grades.”
A. por
B. para
True or False: “Caminamos por el parque” indicates traveling “through” the park.
Fill in the Blank: “Este regalo es ___ mi madre.”
Matching: Match each sentence to por or para.
A. I paid $10 ___ this shirt.
B. We leave ___ California tomorrow.
por
para
Multiple Choice: “The homework is ___ Monday.”
A. por
B. para
Fill in the Blank: “___ un estudiante de 5 años, él habla muy bien.” (Comparison)
Short Answer: Explain in English one difference between por and para.
Fill in the Blank: “Voy a la biblioteca ___ estudiar.” (Purpose/Goal)
True or False: “Por” can express “exchange” or “in place of someone.”
Multiple Choice: “I talk on the phone ___ two hours.”
A. por
B. para
Fill in the Blank: “Te envío el libro ___ correo.” (Mode/manner)
Multiple Choice: “We work ___ a big company.”
A. por
B. para
True or False: In “Camino ___ la playa,” if we mean “toward the beach,” we should use para.
Matching:
“__ fin” (Finally)
“__ favor” (Please)
“__ ejemplo” (For example)
por
para
Short Answer: Give one example sentence using por and one example using para (in Spanish) with an English translation.
SECTION 4: DAILY ROUTINE & BASIC PRESENT TENSE ☀️
Many verbs describing daily routines can be reflexive or standard present tense verbs. Remember to use the correct endings for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense.
Key Daily Routine Verbs
desayunar – to have breakfast
almorzar (o → ue) – to have lunch
comer – to eat
merendar (e → ie) – to have a snack
cenar – to have dinner
ir (a) – to go (to)
hacer la cama – to make the bed
limpiar / arreglar la casa – to clean / tidy up the house
hacer ejercicio / entrenar – to exercise / to train
Present Tense Endings
-AR: o, as, a, amos, áis, an
-ER: o, es, e, emos, éis, en
-IR: o, es, e, imos, ís, en
(Irregular verbs like ir, hacer have special forms.)
Example Sentences (with translations):
Yo desayuno cereal todos los días. (I have cereal for breakfast every day.)
Nosotros almorzamos a las doce. (We have lunch at twelve.)
Mi hermana hace la cama. (My sister makes the bed.)
Ellos van al parque. (They go to the park.)
Practice Questions (15 total)
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (desayunar) cereal todos los días.”
Multiple Choice: Which is correct for “Nosotros ___ (comer) a las doce.”
A. comemos
B. coméis
C. coman
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermano ___ (hacer) la cama por la mañana.”
(Note: “hacer” is irregular: hago, haces, hace…)
Short Answer: In English, list the present tense endings for -AR verbs.
True or False: “Tú cenas a las 7” means “You have dinner at 7.”
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros ___ (almorzar, o → ue) en casa.”
Matching: Match the infinitive to its meaning:
A. cenar
B. hacer ejercicio
C. merendar (e → ie)
to exercise
to have dinner
to have a snack
Multiple Choice: Conjugate “ir” for “ella”:
A. ella va
B. ella vamos
C. ella voy
Fill in the Blank: “Tú ___ (limpiar) la casa los sábados.”
True or False: “Merendar” changes from e → ie (meriendas, merienda, etc.).
Multiple Choice: “Ustedes ___ (comer) juntos los fines de semana.”
A. come
B. comen
C. coméis
Fill in the Blank: “Yo ___ (ver) la televisión antes de dormir.”
(Note: ver = “to see”; yo form is “veo.”)
Short Answer: In English, what does “hacer ejercicio” mean?
Fill in the Blank: “Mi familia y yo ___ (cenar) a las 8 p.m.”
True or False: In the present tense, “-ER” and “-IR” endings for nosotros are both “-emos.”
(Trick question: -IR for nosotros is -imos!)
SECTION 5: CULTURE & ADDITIONAL TOPICS 🎉
Quinceañera
A traditional celebration for a girl turning 15 in many Latin American countries.
Often includes a religious ceremony, party, dancing, and the changing of shoes from flats to heels to symbolize growing up.
Frida Kahlo
A famous Mexican painter known for her self‐portraits and vibrant use of color.
Her art often reflects her personal experiences and Mexican culture.
(These cultural notes are great conversation starters!)
Practice Questions (15 total)
True or False: A quinceañera celebrates a girl turning fifteen.
Multiple Choice: Frida Kahlo is best known for:
A. Abstract sculptures
B. Self‐portraits
C. Spanish dance
Fill in the Blank (English): Name one important element of a quinceañera celebration.
Short Answer: In English, who was Frida Kahlo, and why is she significant? (1‐2 sentences)
True or False: The quinceañera often has a special waltz or dance at her party.
Multiple Choice: The “changing of shoes” during a quinceañera symbolizes…
A. Learning to walk
B. Transition from childhood to young womanhood
C. A new fashion trend
Fill in the Blank: Frida Kahlo is from ______________.
Matching: Match each cultural topic with a brief descriptor:
A. Quinceañera
B. Frida Kahlo
Famous Mexican painter known for self‐portraits
Fifteenth‐birthday celebration
True or False: Frida Kahlo’s paintings often include bright colors and symbolic imagery.
Fill in the Blank (Spanish or English): A “quinceañera” typically occurs at age ____.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT typically associated with a quinceañera?
A. Formal dress
B. Piñata
C. Valentine’s candy hearts
Short Answer: Mention one typical tradition or custom in a quinceañera (in English).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is often seen in Frida Kahlo’s paintings?
A. Landscapes of New York
B. Abstract geometric shapes only
C. Personal experiences and Mexican culture
Fill in the Blank: The word for “15th birthday celebration” in Spanish is “________________.”
True or False: Both Frida Kahlo and the concept of quinceañera are significant parts of Mexican culture.
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
### SECTION 1: REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS
Fill in the Blank: “María **se** despierta a las seis.”
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros **nos** acostamos muy tarde.”
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct in Spanish?
**B. Yo me lavo los dientes.**
True or False: Reflexive pronouns always come before the conjugated verb (in simple statements).
**True.**
Matching: Match the infinitive to its English meaning:
A. levantarse → to get up
B. vestirse (e → i) → to get dressed
C. acostarse (o → ue) → to go to bed
D. cepillarse los dientes → to brush one’s teeth
Fill in the Blank: “Mis amigos **se levantan** a las 7:30.”
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reflexive verb?
**B. comer**
Fill in the Blank: “¿A qué hora **te** (acostarse, o → ue) tú?”
Short Answer: In English, explain when we use reflexive verbs in Spanish.
Reflexive verbs in Spanish are used when the subject performs an action on itself, indicating that the subject and object of the verb are the same. For example, "me lavo" means "I wash myself."
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **me pongo** la ropa.”
Rewrite: Convert “Tú desayunas” into a reflexive sentence if possible (if not possible, say “No reflexive”).
**No reflexive**
True or False: “Peinarse” means “to comb one’s hair.”
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermana **se maquilla** antes de ir a la fiesta.”
Multiple Choice: Which pronoun is used for “él / ella / usted” in reflexive form?
**A. se**
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### SECTION 2: STEM‐CHANGING VERBS ⚡
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct yo form of querer?
**B. quiero**
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “poder” for “él/ella”: “Él **puede** (poder, o → ue) hablar tres idiomas.”
True or False: In stem‐changing verbs, the nosotros form keeps the stem change.
**False.**
Matching: Match each verb to its correct stem change:
A. dormir → o → ue
B. merendar → e → ie
C. servir → e → i
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **empiezo** (empezar, e → ie) mi tarea ahora.”
Short Answer: Explain in English why “almorzamos” does not change its stem.
"Almorzamos" does not change its stem because it is in the nosotros form, which does not undergo a stem change in stem-changing verbs.
Multiple Choice: “Ellos ___ (volver, o → ue) a casa a las 5.”
**B. vuelven**
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros **queremos** (querer, e → ie) ir al cine.”
Fill in the Blank: “Tú **te vistes** (vestirse, e → i) antes de desayunar.”
True or False: “Dormir” (o → ue) becomes “duermo” for “yo.”
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “preferir” for “ellas”: “Ellas **prefieren** (preferir, e → ie) estudiar en casa.”
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct tú form of pedir (e → i)?
**B. pides**
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **sueño** (soñar, o → ue) con viajar a España.”
Matching:
cerrar (e → ie) → (yo) cierro (I close)
poder (o → ue) → (yo) puedo (I can)
repetir (e → i) → (yo) repito (I repeat)
Short Answer: In English, what’s a quick way to identify stem‐changing verbs in a dictionary or vocabulary list?
Look for verbs that have a specified stem change pattern in their conjugation forms, typically indicated by "e → ie," "o → ue," or "e → i."
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### SECTION 3: “POR” vs. “PARA” 🌟
Multiple Choice: “I study ___ get good grades.”
**B. para**
True or False: “Caminamos por el parque” indicates traveling “through” the park.
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “Este regalo es **para** mi madre.”
Matching: Match each sentence to por or para.
A. I paid $10 **por** this shirt.
B. We leave **para** California tomorrow.
Multiple Choice: “The homework is ___ Monday.”
**B. para**
Fill in the Blank: “**Para** un estudiante de 5 años, él habla muy bien.” (Comparison)
Short Answer: Explain in English one difference between por and para.
"Por" is used to express reason, duration, or means, while "para" indicates purpose or intended recipient.
Fill in the Blank: “Voy a la biblioteca **para** estudiar.” (Purpose/Goal)
True or False: “Por” can express “exchange” or “in place of someone.”
**True.**
Multiple Choice: “I talk on the phone ___ two hours.”
**A. por**
Fill in the Blank: “Te envío el libro **por** correo.” (Mode/manner)
Multiple Choice: “We work ___ a big company.”
**B. para**
True or False: In “Camino ___ la playa,” if we mean “toward the beach,” we should use para.
**True.**
Matching:
“**Por** fin” (Finally)
“**Por** favor” (Please)
“**Por** ejemplo” (For example)
Short Answer: Give one example sentence using por and one example using para (in Spanish) with an English translation.
**Por:** Caminamos por el parque. (We walk through the park.)
**Para:** Estudio para aprender. (I study to learn.)
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### SECTION 4: DAILY ROUTINE & BASIC PRESENT TENSE ☀️
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **desayuno** cereal todos los días.”
Multiple Choice: Which is correct for “Nosotros ___ (comer) a las doce.”
**A. comemos**
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermano **hace** la cama por la mañana.”
Short Answer: In English, list the present tense endings for -AR verbs.
The present tense endings for -AR verbs are: **o, as, a, amos, áis, an.**
True or False: “Tú cenas a las 7” means “You have dinner at 7.”
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros **almorzamos** (almorzar, o → ue) en casa.”
Matching: Match the infinitive to its meaning:
A. cenar → to have dinner
B. hacer ejercicio → to exercise
C. merendar (e → ie) → to have a snack
Multiple Choice: Conjugate “ir” for “ella”:
**A. ella va**
Fill in the Blank: “Tú **limpias** la casa los sábados.”
True or False: “Merendar” changes from e → ie (meriendas, merienda, etc.).
**True.**
Multiple Choice: “Ustedes ___ (comer) juntos los fines de semana.”
**B. comen**
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **veo** (ver) la televisión antes de dormir.”
Short Answer: In English, what does “hacer ejercicio” mean?
"Hacer ejercicio" means "to exercise."
Fill in the Blank: “Mi familia y yo **cenamos** (cenar) a las 8 p.m.”
True or False: In the present tense, “-ER” and “-IR” endings for nosotros are both “-emos.”
**False.**
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### SECTION 5: CULTURE & ADDITIONAL TOPICS 🎉
True or False: A quinceañera celebrates a girl turning fifteen.
**True.**
Multiple Choice: Frida Kahlo is best known for:
**B. Self‐portraits**
Fill in the Blank (English): Name one important element of a quinceañera celebration.
A religious ceremony or a party with dancing.
Short Answer: In English, who was Frida Kahlo, and why is she significant? (1‐2 sentences)
Frida Kahlo was a renowned Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and unique artistic style that reflects her personal struggles and cultural identity. She is significant as a symbol of feminism and Mexican heritage in the art world.
True or False: The quinceañera often has a special waltz or dance at her party.
**True.**
Multiple Choice: The “changing of shoes” during a quinceañera symbolizes…
**B. Transition from childhood to young womanhood**
Fill in the Blank: Frida Kahlo is from **Mexico**.
Matching:
A. Quinceañera → Fifteenth‐birthday celebration
B. Frida Kahlo → Famous Mexican painter known for self‐portraits
True or False: Frida Kahlo’s paintings often include bright colors and symbolic imagery.
**True.**
Fill in the Blank (Spanish or English): A “quinceañera” typically occurs at age **15**.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT typically associated with a quinceañera?
**C. Valentine’s candy hearts**
Short Answer: Mention one typical tradition or custom in a quinceañera (in English).
The quinceañera often has a religious ceremony followed by a party with family and friends.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is often seen in Frida Kahlo’s paintings?
**C. Personal experiences and Mexican culture**
Fill in the Blank: The word for “15th birthday celebration” in Spanish is “**quinceañera**.”
True or False: Both Frida Kahlo and the concept of quinceañera are significant parts of Mexican culture.
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “María **se** despierta a las seis.”
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros **nos** acostamos muy tarde.”
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct in Spanish?
**B. Yo me lavo los dientes.**
True or False: Reflexive pronouns always come before the conjugated verb (in simple statements).
**True.**
Matching: Match the infinitive to its English meaning:
A. levantarse → to get up
B. vestirse (e → i) → to get dressed
C. acostarse (o → ue) → to go to bed
D. cepillarse los dientes → to brush one’s teeth
Fill in the Blank: “Mis amigos **se levantan** a las 7:30.”
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reflexive verb?
**B. comer**
Fill in the Blank: “¿A qué hora **te** (acostarse, o → ue) tú?”
Short Answer: In English, explain when we use reflexive verbs in Spanish.
Reflexive verbs in Spanish are used when the subject performs an action on itself, indicating that the subject and object of the verb are the same. For example, "me lavo" means "I wash myself."
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **me pongo** la ropa.”
Rewrite: Convert “Tú desayunas” into a reflexive sentence if possible (if not possible, say “No reflexive”).
**No reflexive**
True or False: “Peinarse” means “to comb one’s hair.”
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermana **se maquilla** antes de ir a la fiesta.”
Multiple Choice: Which pronoun is used for “él / ella / usted” in reflexive form?
**A. se**
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### SECTION 2: STEM‐CHANGING VERBS ⚡
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct yo form of querer?
**B. quiero**
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “poder” for “él/ella”: “Él **puede** (poder, o → ue) hablar tres idiomas.”
True or False: In stem‐changing verbs, the nosotros form keeps the stem change.
**False.**
Matching: Match each verb to its correct stem change:
A. dormir → o → ue
B. merendar → e → ie
C. servir → e → i
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **empiezo** (empezar, e → ie) mi tarea ahora.”
Short Answer: Explain in English why “almorzamos” does not change its stem.
"Almorzamos" does not change its stem because it is in the nosotros form, which does not undergo a stem change in stem-changing verbs.
Multiple Choice: “Ellos ___ (volver, o → ue) a casa a las 5.”
**B. vuelven**
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros **queremos** (querer, e → ie) ir al cine.”
Fill in the Blank: “Tú **te vistes** (vestirse, e → i) antes de desayunar.”
True or False: “Dormir” (o → ue) becomes “duermo” for “yo.”
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: Conjugate “preferir” for “ellas”: “Ellas **prefieren** (preferir, e → ie) estudiar en casa.”
Multiple Choice: Which is the correct tú form of pedir (e → i)?
**B. pides**
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **sueño** (soñar, o → ue) con viajar a España.”
Matching:
cerrar (e → ie) → (yo) cierro (I close)
poder (o → ue) → (yo) puedo (I can)
repetir (e → i) → (yo) repito (I repeat)
Short Answer: In English, what’s a quick way to identify stem‐changing verbs in a dictionary or vocabulary list?
Look for verbs that have a specified stem change pattern in their conjugation forms, typically indicated by "e → ie," "o → ue," or "e → i."
---
### SECTION 3: “POR” vs. “PARA” 🌟
Multiple Choice: “I study ___ get good grades.”
**B. para**
True or False: “Caminamos por el parque” indicates traveling “through” the park.
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “Este regalo es **para** mi madre.”
Matching: Match each sentence to por or para.
A. I paid $10 **por** this shirt.
B. We leave **para** California tomorrow.
Multiple Choice: “The homework is ___ Monday.”
**B. para**
Fill in the Blank: “**Para** un estudiante de 5 años, él habla muy bien.” (Comparison)
Short Answer: Explain in English one difference between por and para.
"Por" is used to express reason, duration, or means, while "para" indicates purpose or intended recipient.
Fill in the Blank: “Voy a la biblioteca **para** estudiar.” (Purpose/Goal)
True or False: “Por” can express “exchange” or “in place of someone.”
**True.**
Multiple Choice: “I talk on the phone ___ two hours.”
**A. por**
Fill in the Blank: “Te envío el libro **por** correo.” (Mode/manner)
Multiple Choice: “We work ___ a big company.”
**B. para**
True or False: In “Camino ___ la playa,” if we mean “toward the beach,” we should use para.
**True.**
Matching:
“**Por** fin” (Finally)
“**Por** favor” (Please)
“**Por** ejemplo” (For example)
Short Answer: Give one example sentence using por and one example using para (in Spanish) with an English translation.
**Por:** Caminamos por el parque. (We walk through the park.)
**Para:** Estudio para aprender. (I study to learn.)
---
### SECTION 4: DAILY ROUTINE & BASIC PRESENT TENSE ☀️
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **desayuno** cereal todos los días.”
Multiple Choice: Which is correct for “Nosotros ___ (comer) a las doce.”
**A. comemos**
Fill in the Blank: “Mi hermano **hace** la cama por la mañana.”
Short Answer: In English, list the present tense endings for -AR verbs.
The present tense endings for -AR verbs are: **o, as, a, amos, áis, an.**
True or False: “Tú cenas a las 7” means “You have dinner at 7.”
**True.**
Fill in the Blank: “Nosotros **almorzamos** (almorzar, o → ue) en casa.”
Matching: Match the infinitive to its meaning:
A. cenar → to have dinner
B. hacer ejercicio → to exercise
C. merendar (e → ie) → to have a snack
Multiple Choice: Conjugate “ir” for “ella”:
**A. ella va**
Fill in the Blank: “Tú **limpias** la casa los sábados.”
True or False: “Merendar” changes from e → ie (meriendas, merienda, etc.).
**True.**
Multiple Choice: “Ustedes ___ (comer) juntos los fines de semana.”
**B. comen**
Fill in the Blank: “Yo **veo** (ver) la televisión antes de dormir.”
Short Answer: In English, what does “hacer ejercicio” mean?
"Hacer ejercicio" means "to exercise."
Fill in the Blank: “Mi familia y yo **cenamos** (cenar) a las 8 p.m.”
True or False: In the present tense, “-ER” and “-IR” endings for nosotros are both “-emos.”
**False.**
---
### SECTION 5: CULTURE & ADDITIONAL TOPICS 🎉
True or False: A quinceañera celebrates a girl turning fifteen.
**True.**
Multiple Choice: Frida Kahlo is best known for:
**B. Self‐portraits**
Fill in the Blank (English): Name one important element of a quinceañera celebration.
A religious ceremony or a party with dancing.
Short Answer: In English, who was Frida Kahlo, and why is she significant? (1‐2 sentences)
Frida Kahlo was a renowned Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and unique artistic style that reflects her personal struggles and cultural identity. She is significant as a symbol of feminism and Mexican heritage in the art world.
True or False: The quinceañera often has a special waltz or dance at her party.
**True.**
Multiple Choice: The “changing of shoes” during a quinceañera symbolizes…
**B. Transition from childhood to young womanhood**
Fill in the Blank: Frida Kahlo is from **Mexico**.
Matching:
A. Quinceañera → Fifteenth‐birthday celebration
B. Frida Kahlo → Famous Mexican painter known for self‐portraits
True or False: Frida Kahlo’s paintings often include bright colors and symbolic imagery.
**True.**
Fill in the Blank (Spanish or English): A “quinceañera” typically occurs at age **15**.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT typically associated with a quinceañera?
**C. Valentine’s candy hearts**
Short Answer: Mention one typical tradition or custom in a quinceañera (in English).
The quinceañera often has a religious ceremony followed by a party with family and friends.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is often seen in Frida Kahlo’s paintings?
**C. Personal experiences and Mexican culture**
Fill in the Blank: The word for “15th birthday celebration” in Spanish is “**quinceañera**.”
True or False: Both Frida Kahlo and the concept of quinceañera are significant parts of Mexican culture.
**True.**
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