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ES.G4 The Conditional Tense: Formation and Everyday Uses

AQA 8692 · Calculators not allowed · about 30 minutes
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Answer every question in the pack. Where Spanish answers are required, accents, the enye and inverted punctuation have been omitted for print compatibility; students should write them correctly in exam conditions. This pack focuses on the indicative conditional tense for polite requests, advice and wishes. Time guidance: 30 minutes.
1
Conjugate the verb 'tener' into the conditional tense for 'yo' in the context of a polite wish: 'I would have more time'. Give the single-word verb form only.
(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)
2
Conjugate the verb 'hacer' into the conditional tense for 'yo' as used in 'I would do that later'. Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)
3
Conjugate the verb 'poder' into the conditional tense for 'yo' in the sentence 'I could help you' (polite). Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 3 is 1 mark)
4
Conjugate the verb 'poner' into the conditional tense for 'yo' in 'I would put it on the table'. Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 4 is 1 mark)
5
Conjugate the verb 'salir' into the conditional tense for 'yo' used in 'I would leave at nine'. Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)
6
Conjugate the verb 'decir' into the conditional tense for 'yo' for 'I would say that...'. Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 6 is 1 mark)
7
Conjugate the verb 'querer' into the conditional tense for 'yo' in 'I would want a new book'. Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 7 is 1 mark)
8
Conjugate the verb 'haber' into the conditional tense for the impersonal form used in 'there would be' in a polite context. Give the single-word form only.
(Total for Question 8 is 1 mark)
9
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive in the context of conditional formation: 'tendr-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 9 is 1 mark)
10
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'har-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 10 is 1 mark)
11
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'podr-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 11 is 1 mark)
12
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'pondr-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 12 is 1 mark)
13
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'saldr-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 13 is 1 mark)
14
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'dir-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 14 is 1 mark)
15
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'querr-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 15 is 1 mark)
16
Match this irregular conditional stem to its infinitive: 'habr-'. Give the infinitive verb only.
(Total for Question 16 is 1 mark)
17
Change this blunt present-tense request into a polite conditional request for use with a shop assistant. Context: customer asks a shop assistant for help. Original: '¿Puedes ayudarme?' Give the full sentence in Spanish conditional.
(Total for Question 17 is 1 mark)
18
Change this blunt present-tense statement into a polite conditional request for a cafe. Context: customer to barista. Original: 'Quiero un cafe.' Give the full polite conditional Spanish sentence.
(Total for Question 18 is 1 mark)
19
Change this direct present advice into conditional advice. Context: a friend gives advice about studying. Original: 'Debes estudiar mas.' Give the conditional 'should' phrasing used for softer advice in Spanish.
(Total for Question 19 is 1 mark)
20
Change this direct present-tense instruction into a polite conditional used with an elderly neighbour. Context: asking a neighbour for permission. Original: 'Cierras la ventana.' Give the conditional polite sentence.
(Total for Question 20 is 1 mark)
21
Translate into Spanish using the conditional: 'I would like to visit Barcelona next year.' Give a short sentence in Spanish.
(Total for Question 21 is 1 mark)
22
Translate into Spanish using the conditional: 'I could help you with your homework.' Give a short sentence in Spanish.
(Total for Question 22 is 1 mark)
23
Translate into Spanish using the conditional: 'There would be a problem if we left now.' Keep only the clause 'There would be a problem'.
(Total for Question 23 is 1 mark)
24
Translate into Spanish using the conditional: 'I would say that you are right.' Give the short sentence starting with 'Diria...' in Spanish.
(Total for Question 24 is 1 mark)
25
Translate into Spanish using the conditional: 'I would want more time.' Give a short sentence in Spanish.
(Total for Question 25 is 1 mark)
26
Translate into Spanish using the conditional: 'I would put it on the table.' Give a short sentence in Spanish.
(Total for Question 26 is 1 mark)
27
Translate into Spanish using the conditional polite form: 'Would you be able to lend me some money?' Give a polite conditional question in Spanish using podria.
(Total for Question 27 is 1 mark)
28
Translate into Spanish using the conditional advice form: 'You should talk to the teacher.' Use deberia to make the advice polite.
(Total for Question 28 is 1 mark)
29
Explain in English the meaning of the conditional Spanish sentence 'Me gustaria viajar a Mexico.' in the context of expressing a wish while on a language forum. Give a single short English sentence.
(Total for Question 29 is 1 mark)
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