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ES.G14 Question Words and Forming Questions

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 30 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Write full sentences where indicated. Accents, the enye and inverted punctuation have been omitted from the Spanish in this pack for print compatibility; write them correctly in your answers where required. Spend about 30 minutes on this pack.
1
Complete the gaps in the short Q&A dialogue below using the correct Spanish question words. Context: a student asks information at a school office. Word box: que, quien, donde, cuando, como, cuanto, por que, cual.
(a)1. ______ es la profesora que da el club de musica?(1)
(b)2. ______ empiezan las actividades extraescolares hoy?(1)
(c)3. ______ cuesta la suscripcion al club de fotografia al mes?(1)
(d)4. ______ tienes que traer para la clase de tecnologia?(1)
(e)5. ______ es la sala donde hacemos ensayo los viernes?(1)
(f)6. ______ vamos a practicar la cancion, en clase o en el recreo?(1)
(g)7. ______ quieres participar en el grupo de teatro?(1)
(h)8. ______ vienen los alumnos a la reunion de padres y profes?(1)
(Total for Question 1 is 8 marks)
2
Match each Spanish question word on the left to its best English equivalent on the right. Context: reference list for learning question words. Choose the correct letter for each.
(a)1. donde(1)
  • A how
  • B where
  • C who
  • D why
(b)2. como(1)
  • A when
  • B which
  • C how
  • D how much
(c)3. cuantas(1)
  • A who (plural)
  • B which
  • C how many (feminine plural)
  • D what
(d)4. que(1)
  • A what
  • B when
  • C who
  • D why
(e)5. cuando(1)
  • A why
  • B where
  • C when
  • D which
(f)6. quien(1)
  • A who (singular)
  • B how much
  • C what
  • D where
(g)7. por que(1)
  • A because
  • B for which
  • C why
  • D what for
(h)8. cual(1)
  • A which/which one
  • B how
  • C who
  • D when
(Total for Question 2 is 8 marks)
3
Form a sensible Spanish question for each given short answer. Context: a teacher checks understanding with short oral answers. Write the single question that would elicit the answer shown.
(a)Answer: 'En la biblioteca.'(1)
(b)Answer: 'Porque es divertido.'(1)
(c)Answer: 'Mi madre.'(1)
(d)Answer: 'A las cuatro.'(1)
(e)Answer: 'Tres euros.'(1)
(Total for Question 3 is 5 marks)
4
Choose the correct form, que or cual, to complete each question. Context: choosing the best option when asking for definitions or selections. Explain briefly why the chosen word is correct.
(a)1. ______ es tu deporte favorito? (asking for one item from many)(1)
(b)2. ______ significa 'biblioteca'? (asking for a definition)(1)
(c)3. ______ de estos libros prefieres? (choosing between specified books)(1)
(d)4. ______ idiomas hablas en casa? (asking what languages)(1)
(Total for Question 4 is 4 marks)
5
Translate each short English question into Spanish. Context: everyday school questions. Write the Spanish question word and verb structure. Remember to add accents and inverted punctuation in your written work; they are omitted here.
(a)1. What time is the meeting?(1)
(b)2. Who is the new teacher?(1)
(c)3. Why are you late?(1)
(Total for Question 5 is 3 marks)
6
Complete the two gaps with either 'por que' (question why) or 'porque' (because). Context: a pupil explains absence from class.
(a)1. Profesor, ______ no vine ayer?(1)
(b)2. No fui a clase ______ estaba enfermo.(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 2 marks)
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