Tener Que, Hay Que, Poder and Deber Plus Infinitive - Worksheets, Questions and Revision

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ES.G15 Tener Que, Hay Que, Poder and Deber Plus Infinitive

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 35 minutes
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Name: _______________________________    Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Some Spanish accents and the letter enye have been omitted in the printed Spanish text for compatibility. Write them correctly in your answers where required. Answer every question. Time guidance: 35 minutes. Full sentences are required in translation and transformation items as indicated.
1
Present-tense gap-fill practice in the context of school routine: conjugate the modal verb in parentheses and keep the infinitive unchanged. Complete each sentence for a student describing what they must, can or want to do at school.
(a)Yo (tener que) ______ estudiar para el examen de mates esta noche.(1)
(b)Nosotros (poder) ______ terminar el ejercicio en clase si el profesor ayuda.(1)
(c)Ella (deber) ______ pedir ayuda si no entiende la pregunta.(1)
(d)Los alumnos (querer) ______ participar en el proyecto de ciencias.(1)
(e)En esta escuela (hay que) ______ llevar uniforme todos los dias.(1)
(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)
2
Short matching task: match each Spanish sentence about obligations or ability at home to the correct English meaning. Context: family chores at home. Choose A, B, C or D for each numbered Spanish sentence.
(1)1. Mi hermano tiene que lavar los platos.(1)
  • A He has to wash the dishes.
  • B He can wash the dishes.
  • C He should wash the dishes.
  • D It is necessary to wash dishes in general.
(2)2. Hay que reciclar el plastico en esta ciudad.(1)
  • A Recycling plastic is compulsory for my family.
  • B Someone must recycle plastic in particular right now.
  • C One must recycle plastic in this city, it is a general rule.
  • D He can recycle plastic if he wants.
(3)3. Puedo cocinar la cena hoy porque vuelvo temprano.(1)
  • A I should cook dinner today.
  • B I can cook dinner today.
  • C I must cook dinner today.
  • D I want to cook dinner today.
(4)4. Deberias ayudar a lavar el coche este fin de semana.(1)
  • A You must wash the car now.
  • B You should help wash the car this weekend.
  • C You want to wash the car this weekend.
  • D It is necessary to wash cars in general.
(Total for Question 2 is 4 marks)
3
Sentence transformation. Transform each Spanish sentence by changing the modal structure shown in brackets while keeping the meaning as close as possible. Write the full transformed sentence in Spanish. Context: going out this evening.
(a)Original: Tengo que volver a casa a las nueve. Transform to impersonal obligation (hay que).(1)
(b)Original: Podemos salir despues de cenar. Transform to querer + infinitive.(1)
(c)Original: Hay que llevar abrigo esta tarde. Transform to deber + infinitive (impersonal meaning preserved).(1)
(d)Original: No puedes usar el movil en clase. Transform to deber + infinitive with negative meaning preserved and same subject.(1)
(Total for Question 3 is 4 marks)
4
Translate the following English sentences into correct Spanish using the modal verb indicated in brackets. Context: planning a weekend.
(a)I have to pack my bag tonight. (tener que)(1)
(b)You should call your grandmother. (deber)(1)
(c)We can visit the museum on Saturday. (poder)(1)
(d)One must be on time for the concert. (hay que)(1)
(e)I want to buy tickets now. (querer)(1)
(f)She must finish the homework before dinner. (tener que)(1)
(Total for Question 4 is 6 marks)
5
Translate the short Spanish passage into English. Context: a student explaining responsibilities at home. Translate each sentence into natural English.
(a)En mi casa tengo que sacar la basura los lunes.(1)
(b)Mi madre dice que hay que apagar las luces cuando no se usan.(1)
(c)A veces puedo cocinar la cena si estoy libre.(1)
(d)Deberia ordenar mi habitacion antes del domingo.(1)
(Total for Question 5 is 4 marks)
6
Single-word gap: choose the correct present-tense form to complete the sentence. Context: permission at a club.
(a)En el club, yo (poder) ______ entrar con carnet de miembro.(1)
(Total for Question 6 is 1 mark)
7
Choose the best Spanish sentence for this English prompt. Context: advice to a friend.
(a)You should study more for the test.(1)
  • A Tienes que estudiar mas para el examen.
  • B Deberias estudiar mas para el examen.
  • C Hay que estudiar mas para el examen.
  • D Puedes estudiar mas para el examen.
(Total for Question 7 is 1 mark)
8
Negative obligation: choose the correct translation. Context: school rules.
(a)It is not necessary to bring a pen to class.(1)
  • A No tienes que traer un boligrafo a clase.
  • B No hay que traer un boligrafo a clase.
  • C No debes traer un boligrafo a clase.
  • D No puedes traer un boligrafo a clase.
(Total for Question 8 is 1 mark)
9
Short sentence production: write one Spanish sentence using 'tener que' to say that your sister must practise the piano every day. Context: music lessons.
(a)Produce the sentence.(1)
(Total for Question 9 is 1 mark)
10
Short sentence production: write one Spanish sentence using 'hay que' to say that one must respect others. Context: school values.
(a)Produce the sentence.(1)
(Total for Question 10 is 1 mark)
11
Grammar choice: select the correct Spanish verb form. Context: homework routines.
(a)Translate 'They should do the homework' selecting the best option.(1)
  • A Deben hacer la tarea
  • B Tienen que hacer la tarea
  • C Pueden hacer la tarea
  • D Quieren hacer la tarea
(Total for Question 11 is 1 mark)
12
Short rewrite: change this English sentence into Spanish using 'poder' to indicate ability. Context: sport.
(a)I can swim 100 metres. Produce one Spanish sentence.(1)
(Total for Question 12 is 1 mark)
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