Year 9 - Spanish
Sport and exercise: -ar verbs 2nd person singular and plural
Sport and healthy living: present continuous, 'vuestro/a'
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Unit Summary
This unit introduces the second person plural form of -ar verbs, which pupils contrast with the second person singular. They learn forms 'sois' and 'estáis', and form the present continuous using 'estáis'. Second person plural possessive adjective 'vuestro/a' is introduced in singular forms.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to discuss sport and exercise using singular and plural 2nd person verbs.
Key Notes
- 2nd person verbs refer to 'you' (singular or plural).
- To form 2nd person singular -ar verbs in the present tense, use the verb ending -as.
- To form 2nd person plural -ar verbs in the present tense, use the verb ending -áis.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 2nd person singular: form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'you' (one person)
- 2nd person plural: form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'you' (several people)
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- To conjugate 2nd person plural -ar verbs, use the verb ending -ais.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
2nd person verbs refer to 'you' (singular or plural). To form 2nd person singular -ar verbs in the present tense, use the verb ending -as.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '2nd person singular'
form of pronouns and verbs used to refer to 'you' (one person). Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: To conjugate 2nd person plural -ar verbs, use the verb ending -ais. Correction: To conjugate 2nd person plural -ar verbs, use the verb ending -áis. The accent on the 'a' is important as it tells us to stress the final syllable.
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