Year 7 - Spanish
What do you do? information questions 'cuánto(s)', 'cuál(es)', 'quién(es)'
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces four new question words, including cuánto(s), cuál(es), quién(es), which require number agreement. Singular forms of the verb 'hacer' are introduced, which then can be combined with question words. Key sounds revisited are a, o, ge, gi, j.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use information questions with number agreement and new and revisited language to write a longer text about myself and what you do.
Key Notes
- Information questions start with a question word and have more information in the answer than yes/no.
- The questions words ¿cuánto?, ¿quién? and ¿cuál? mean how much, who and which.
- ¿Cuánto?, ¿quién? and ¿cuál? agree for number; they change spelling when referring to plural persons or things.
Vocabulary To Learn
- ¿cuánto?: question word meaning 'how much'
- ¿quién?: question word meaning 'who'
- ¿cuál?: question word meaning 'which'
- information question: question starting with a wh- word that has more information in the answer than yes/no
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Cuál is used as in English, followed by a noun.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Information questions start with a question word and have more information in the answer than yes/no. The questions words ¿cuánto?, ¿quién? and ¿cuál? mean how much, who and which.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '¿cuánto?'
question word meaning 'how much'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Cuál is used as in English, followed by a noun. Correction: In Spanish, cuál is never followed by a noun.
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