Spa 1102

Study Guide for Quiz 2

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1. Saber versus conocer: What is the difference between "saber" and "conocer" (1)? Do these verbs have any irregular forms?

2. Verbs: How many reflexive verbs are there? Have you identified the reflexive verbs that are also stem changing? Can you describe your daily routine using all of the reflexive verbs? When do verbs stem change? Can you use a reflexive verb without a reflexive pronoun? Can you create a reflexive verb by adding a reflexive pronoun to a normal verb? Why is the verb “llamarse” so important? How many reflexive verbs are stem-changing verbs also? How many compound verb structures can you create (for example, “tener ganas de”, “tener que”, “ir a”, “poder”, “deber”, and “necesitar”? Have you studied all of the GO verbs?

3. Comparison Sentences: Are you able to construct comparison sentences (1)? While we are using comparatives, when must we be careful about agreement? Which four comparative adjectives have irregular forms?  How do you create "king of the hill" or "bottom of the pile" sentences (superlative comparisons)?

4. Vocabulary:  Have you been studying your vocabulary over time in quick exposures (10-15 min per day, twice a day)? Have you studied all your vocabulary for this chapter (Leisure time vocabulary (149), phrases for accepting or rejecting an invitation, personal care items or parts of the body related to reflexive verbs (157)?