Unidad 4 - Poder Flashcards
What is the primary function of the verb ‘poder’ in Spanish?
To express ability or permission.
True or False: ‘Poder’ can be used to indicate possibility.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first person singular present indicative form of ‘poder’ is _____.
puedo.
Which form of ‘poder’ is used for ‘they can’?
pueden.
What is the past tense (preterite) form of ‘poder’ for ‘he/she could’?
pudo.
In which tense is ‘podría’ the correct conjugation of ‘poder’?
Conditional tense.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a correct conjugation of ‘poder’? A) puedo B) puedes C) podí C) puede
C) podí.
What is the subjunctive form of ‘poder’ for ‘you (formal) can’?
pueda.
True or False: ‘Poder’ is an irregular verb.
True.
Fill in the blank: The infinitive form of ‘poder’ translates to ‘to ____.’
be able to.
What is the future tense form of ‘poder’ for ‘I will be able to’?
podré.
Which conjugation of ‘poder’ means ‘we can’?
podemos.
Multiple Choice: Which sentence correctly uses ‘poder’? A) Ella puede ir. B) Ella podió ir. C) Ella podra ir.
A) Ella puede ir.
What is the gerund form of ‘poder’?
pudiendo.
True or False: ‘Poder’ can be used to make polite requests.
True.
Fill in the blank: In the sentence ‘¿Puedes ayudarme?’, the word ‘puedes’ means ‘you ____.’
can.
What is the negative form of ‘poder’ in the present tense for ‘I cannot’?
no puedo.
What is the translation of ‘poder’ in English?
to be able to.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences correctly uses ‘poder’? A) Yo puede comer. B) Yo pudo comer. C) Yo puedo comer.
C) Yo puedo comer.
What is the imperfect tense form of ‘poder’ for ‘we could’?
podíamos.
True or False: ‘Poder’ can only be used in affirmative sentences.
False.
What is the third person plural future tense form of ‘poder’?
podrán.
Fill in the blank: In the conditional tense, ‘yo podría’ means ‘I ____ be able to.’
could.
What is the translation of the phrase ‘I can swim’ using ‘poder’?
Puedo nadar.
