Year 11 - Spanish
¿De quién es? Plural possessives '(el) nuestro/vuestro'
My personal world: relaciones
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces new forms of possessive adjectives as a post-verbal complement, and new forms of possessive pronouns with agreement for gender and number for singular and plural possessors. Pupils also learn the reflexive use of plural forms of pronouns including with a reciprocal function.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use possessive adjectives and pronouns within the context of holidays and travel.
Key Notes
- Possessive adjectives show who something belongs to.
- 'Mío', 'tuyo', 'suyo', 'nuestro' and 'vuestro' are possessive adjectives in Spanish and can be used after 'ser'.
- Possessive pronouns replace a possessive adjective and a noun.
- 'El mío', 'el tuyo', 'el suyo', 'el nuestro' and 'el vuestro' are possessive pronouns in Spanish.
- Possessive adjectives and pronouns change to reflect the grammatical gender and number of the thing possessed.
Vocabulary To Learn
- possessive adjective: shows who something belongs to
- possessive pronoun: replaces a possessive adjective and a noun
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Spanish translation of 'the money is hers' (for exampl) is 'el dinero es suya' because the owner is feminine.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Possessive adjectives show who something belongs to. 'Mío', 'tuyo', 'suyo', 'nuestro' and 'vuestro' are possessive adjectives in Spanish and can be used after 'ser'.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'possessive adjective'
shows who something belongs to. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The Spanish translation of 'the money is hers' (for exampl) is 'el dinero es suya' because the owner is feminine. Correction: The Spanish translation of 'the money is hers' is 'el dinero es suyo' because the object is masculine. Possessive adjectives agree with the object, not the owner.
More Lessons In This Unit
- ¿Cómo te llevas con ellos? Singular and plural reflexives, conversation practice Study Guide
- De viaje con amigos: present and preterite -er/-ir verbs Study Guide
- En casa: plural present and preterite -ar verbs Study Guide
- Nos preparamos: plural reflexive verbs, possessive adjectives and pronouns Study Guide
- Nos vamos de viaje: role-play Study Guide
- Relaciones: plural reflexive verbs with reciprocal meaning Study Guide
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