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People and places in Mexico: possessive adjective 'su'

Everyday life: possessive adjectives, pronouns

Unit Summary

This unit revisits possessive adjectives 'mi', 'mis', 'tu', tus' and contrasts them with reflexive pronouns 'me', 'te'. Reflexive pronoun 'se' is taught and contrasted with 'su' and 'sus'. Pupils revisit 'es', 'son', 'está', 'están', present tense -ar verbs, and adjective-noun number agreement.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to understand the different uses of the possessive adjective 'su' in the context of learning about people and places in Mexico.

Key Notes

  • Mexico is famous for many things including its artists, its archaeology, its food, its customs and its unique history.
  • Possessive adjectives go before nouns to show belonging and ownership.
  • 'Su' is 'his', 'hers' or 'its' before a singular noun, e.g. 'su país' - 'his, her, its country'.
  • 'Sus' is 'his', 'hers', or 'its' before a plural noun, e.g. 'sus padres' - 'his, her, its parents'.
  • As 'su' and 'sus' have different meanings, you will often need context to translate them accurately.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • possessive adjective: word that goes before a noun to show ownership or belonging
  • su: possessive adjective 'his', 'her', 'its' (singular)
  • sus: possessive adjective 'his', 'her', 'its' (plural)

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • 'Su' is the only possessive adjective for 'his' and 'hers' in Spanish.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

Mexico is famous for many things including its artists, its archaeology, its food, its customs and its unique history. Possessive adjectives go before nouns to show belonging and ownership.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'possessive adjective'

word that goes before a noun to show ownership or belonging. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: 'Su' is the only possessive adjective for 'his' and 'hers' in Spanish. Correction: 'Su' is his', 'hers' or 'its' before a singular noun. 'Sus' is 'his' 'hers', or 'its' before a plural noun.

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