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Unit 4, Lesson 1-2 Grammar Flashcards

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1
Q

What are 4 common suffixes used to change Spanish adjectives into nouns?

A

-cia, -ez, -dad, and -cion.

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The suffix -dad is similar to what suffix in English? Give an example.

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-dad is like -ity. Generosidad means generosity.

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The suffix -cion is similar to what suffix in English? Give an example.

A

-cion is like -tion or -sion. Consideracion means consideration.

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The suffix -ez is similar to what suffix in English?

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-ez is like -ness.

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Adding a suffix turns an adjective into a (feminine/masculine) noun.

A

Feminine.

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Change “paciente” into a noun.

A

La paciencia.

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Change “vanidoso” into a noun.

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La vanidad.

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Change “fiel” into a noun.

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La fidelidad.

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Change “dedicado” into a noun.

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La dedicacion.

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Change “sincero” into a noun.

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La sinceridad.

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Change “popular” into a noun.

A

La popularidad.

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What are three common verbs of hope?

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Esperar, querer, y desear.

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What does “esperar” mean?

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To hope.

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What does “querer” mean?

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To want.

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What does “desear” mean?

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To wish.

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What are three keys for using the subjunctive?

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WEIRDO verb (or verb of hope), two different subjects, and “que.” Example: Yo quiero que tu estudies. I want you to study. “Quiero” is a verb of hope, the subjects are “yo” and “tu,” and “que” is used.

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Tímido into a noun

A

La tímidez

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Ingenioso into a noun

A

Ingeniosidad

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Orgulloso into a noun

A

Orgullo

20
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Comprensivo into a noun

A

Comprensión

21
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Exitoso into a noun

A

Éxito

22
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Modesto into a noun

A

Modestía

23
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Generoso into a noun

A

Generosidad

24
Q

Conjugate conducir in the present subjunctive.

A

Yo conduzca, tu conduzcas, el conduzca, nosotros conduzcamos, vosotros conduzcáis, ellos conduzcan

25
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What are some examples of verbs of influence?

A

Aconsejar que, prohibir que, recomendar que… etc.

26
Q

Verbs of influence trigger…

A

The subjunctive.

27
Q

Emotion triggers…

A

The subjunctive.

28
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When do doubt or disbelief trigger the subjunctive?

A

Only if doubt is present. “I do not doubt that…” would use indicative.

29
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Do the verbs “pensar” or “creer” when used affirmatively trigger the subjunctive?

A

No. After pensar or creer, use the indicative as long as it is not “no pensar” or “no creer.”

30
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Do “no pensar” or “no creer” trigger the subjunctive?

A

Yes, because there is denial or disbelief.

31
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Does the verb “sorprenderse” trigger the subjunctive?

A

Yes, because there is emotion.

32
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When does emotion trigger the subjunctive?

A

Always, regardless of whether the statement is positive or negative or true or false.

33
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What does “temer” mean?

A

To fear

34
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What are the two kinds of Spanish superlatives?

A

Relative and absolute.

35
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What is the difference between relative and absolute superlatives?

A

Relative means within the context of a group. Absolute does not.

36
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How do you form the relative superlative?

A

Definite article (el/la/los/las)+noun+mas/menos+adjective+de. Ex: Juan es el chico mas inteligente de la escuela.

37
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Do you need the noun after the definite article for relative superlatives?

A

No. Ex: Juan es el mas inteligente de la escuela is correct, as is: Juan es el chico mas inteligente de la escuela.

38
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How do you form the absolute superlative?

A

In front of the adjective, add muy or sumamente, or add ísimo (-a, -os, -as) after the adjective. Ex: guapísimo
means indescribably handsome.

39
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What does sumamente mean?

A

Extremely

40
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How do you say, it is the cleanest park?

A

Es el parque mas limpio.

41
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How do you form the superlative of “la chica buena” to say that she is the best girl?

A

Es la chica mejor.

42
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Do you use subjunctive or indicative for, es probable/es posible/es improbable/es imposible?

A

Subjunctive

43
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What are the two ways to conjugate sorprenderse in the present indicative yo form?

A

Me sorprendo (I am surprised) and me sorprende (It surprises me)

44
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Subjunctive or indicative: ?Pensar?

A

Subjunctive since it is a question

45
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Subjunctive or indicative: ?Creer?

A

Subjunctive since it is in question form

46
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Subjunctive or indicative: ?Saber?

A

Indicative since it expresses an actual question, not doubt

47
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Subjunctive or indicative: Puede ser que…

A

Subjunctive. (It could be that…)

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