Spa 1101

Guide to Quiz 1

1. Accents and Punctuation : Do you remember how to divide a word into its basic syllables? Where does the natural accent fall in Spanish? Why are the "sticky" vowels so important?
2. Alphabet : If you listened to someone spell a word out, could you write the correct word down on a piece of paper?
3. Introduction and Simple Conversation : Can you write a simple dialogue between two people in both a formal and informal situations? How many questions and answers can you include? What types of questions have you learned? Can you introduce your friend to someone else?
4. Numbers : Can you count and spell the numbers between 0 and 199? How would you tell someone your phone number in Spanish? When listing your name in a phonebook in a Spanish speaking country would you include both of your parents (paternal and maternal) last names? Which of your parents’ last names comes first? Which last names does a child inherit in the Spanish speaking world?
5. Vocabulary : Have you studied all the greetings, farewells, and titles?