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

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1.16 Tener Que, Hay Que, Poder and Deber Plus Infinitive

AQA 8692 · about 30 minutes

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Name: _______________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ______

Answer every question. Time guidance: 35 minutes. Full sentences are required in translation and transformation items as indicated.

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 días.(1)

(Total for Question 1 is 5 marks)

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 plástico 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. Deberías 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)

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 3 is 1 mark)

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 4 is 1 mark)

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 5 is 1 mark)

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)Debería ordenar mi habitación antes del domingo.(1)

(Total for Question 6 is 4 marks)

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 7 is 1 mark)

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 más para el examen.
B Deberías estudiar más para el examen.
C Hay que estudiar más para el examen.
D Puedes estudiar más para el examen.

(Total for Question 8 is 1 mark)

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 bolígrafo a clase.
B No hay que traer un bolígrafo a clase.
C No debes traer un bolígrafo a clase.
D No puedes traer un bolígrafo a clase.

(Total for Question 9 is 1 mark)

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 10 is 1 mark)

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 después 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 móvil en clase. Transform to deber + infinitive with negative meaning preserved and same subject.(1)

(Total for Question 11 is 4 marks)

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 12 is 6 marks)

Mark scheme · 1.16 Tener Que, Hay Que, Poder and Deber Plus Infinitive

Question 1

(a) B1 tengo que
(a) Answer: tengo que
(b) B1 podemos
(b) Answer: podemos
(c) B1 debe
(c) Answer: debe
(d) B1 quieren
(d) Answer: quieren
(e) B1 hay que
(e) Answer: hay que

Question 2

(1) B1 A - He has to wash the dishes
(1) Answer: A - He has to wash the dishes
(2) B1 C - One must recycle plastic in this city, it is a general rule
(2) Answer: C - One must recycle plastic in this city, it is a general rule
(3) B1 B - I can cook dinner today
(3) Answer: B - I can cook dinner today
(4) B1 B - You should help wash the car this weekend
(4) Answer: B - You should help wash the car this weekend

Question 3

(a) B1 Hay que respetar a los demás
(a) Answer: Hay que respetar a los demás

Question 4

(a) B1 A - Deben hacer la tarea
(a) Answer: A - Deben hacer la tarea

Question 5

(a) B1 Puedo nadar 100 metros
(a) Answer: Puedo nadar 100 metros

Question 6

(a) B1 I have to put out the rubbish on Mondays
(a) Answer: I have to put out the rubbish on Mondays
(b) B1 My mother says that one must switch off the lights when they are not used
(b) Answer: My mother says that one must switch off the lights when they are not used
(c) B1 Sometimes I can cook dinner if I am free
(c) Answer: Sometimes I can cook dinner if I am free
(d) B1 I should tidy my room before Sunday
(d) Answer: I should tidy my room before Sunday

Question 7

(a) B1 puedo
(a) Answer: puedo

Question 8

(a) B1 B - Deberías estudiar más para el examen
(a) Answer: B - Deberías estudiar más para el examen

Question 9

(a) B1 B - No hay que traer un bolígrafo a clase
(a) Answer: B - No hay que traer un bolígrafo a clase

Question 10

(a) B1 Tiene que practicar el piano todos los días
(a) Answer: Tiene que practicar el piano todos los días

Question 11

(a) B1 Hay que volver a casa a las nueve
(a) Answer: Hay que volver a casa a las nueve
(b) B1 Queremos salir después de cenar
(b) Answer: Queremos salir después de cenar
(c) B1 Se debe llevar abrigo esta tarde
(c) Answer: Se debe llevar abrigo esta tarde
(d) B1 No debes usar el móvil en clase
(d) Answer: No debes usar el móvil en clase

Question 12

(a) B1 Tengo que preparar mi mochila esta noche
(a) Answer: Tengo que preparar mi mochila esta noche
(b) B1 Deberías llamar a tu abuela
(b) Answer: Deberías llamar a tu abuela
(c) B1 Podemos visitar el museo el sábado
(c) Answer: Podemos visitar el museo el sábado
(d) B1 Hay que llegar a tiempo para el concierto
(d) Answer: Hay que llegar a tiempo para el concierto
(e) B1 Quiero comprar las entradas ahora
(e) Answer: Quiero comprar las entradas ahora
(f) B1 Tiene que terminar la tarea antes de la cena
(f) Answer: Tiene que terminar la tarea antes de la cena

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