Español 3: El Libro de Repaso
Nombre: _____________________________________
End of Course Review
Fecha: ______________________ Período: ______
1.) Write the meanings of the following infinitives in ENGLISH and conjugate them in the PRETERITE tense in
Spanish. Then, have a partner check your work.
ir =
fui
& ser =
 (BOTH verbs are the same in the preterite)
dar =
di
decir =
dije
hacer =
hice
querer =
quise
saber =
supe
traer =
traje
poder =
pude
poner =
puse
tener =
tuve
estar =
estuve
venir =
vine
caer(se) =
me caí
te
se
_____ 2.) Write 1 complete sentence in Spanish for each of the verbs above.
_____ 3.) Translate what you just wrote to English.
_____ 4.) What does “Pienso que es interesante” mean in English?
_____ 5.) What does “Pienso que va a ser interesante” mean?
_____ 6.) How about “Pensé que fue interesante”?
_____ 7.) And, what about “Pensaba que era interesante”?
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nos
os
se
_____ 8.) Make a 2-column “T” chart like the one below and fill it in by answering the question and giving
examples according to the instructions below.
PRETERITE
IMPERFECT
Why do we use the preterite tense?
(HINT: Generally, there is 1 main reason)
Give an example of an –AR verb in Spanish.
Give an example of an –ER or –IR verb.
Translate those examples to English.
Why do we use the imperfect tense?
(HINT: Generally, there are 2 reasons)
Give an example of an –AR verb in Spanish.
Give an example of an –ER or –IR verb.
Translate those examples to English.
9.) Write the meanings of the following infinitives in ENGLISH and conjugate them in the IMPERFECT tense in
Spanish. Then, have a partner check your work.
ser =
era
ir =
iba
ver =
veía
_____ 10. In Spanish, write a story about Marcos. He is at the clinic to be treated for a very serious illness. He
feels terrible! Use at least 4 illness verbs and 6 body part terms from the Unit 3 vocabulary sheet to write a
short skit for Marcos’ discussion with the doctor. How does Marcos feel? What’s wrong with him? What
does the doctor think is the issue? What does he recommend to Marcos?
_____ 11. In Spanish, write a story about Elena. She loves playing sports; however, she’s currently at home
due to a serious sports-related injury! Use at least 4 injury verbs and 6 body part terms from the Unit 3
vocabulary sheet to talk about what happened to her during a very important game. How did she feel?
_____ 12. Even though Elena was taken off the field, did her team win or lose? How did the game turn out
after she left?
_____ 13. In Spanish, write a story about Julia’s childhood. Julia was a well-behaved, polite little girl.
Everyone adored Julia. Use at least 5 adjectives for describing people from the Unit 4 vocab sheet to describe
what she used to be like. Then, using the same vocabulary sheet, use at least 5 hobby/pastime terms to
describe what she used to like (or not like) to do.
_____ 14. Diego, Julia’s rotten little diablito of a brother, was always terrible to other kids. He was mean,
selfish, and spoiled. Use at least 5 adjectives for describing people from the Unit 4 vocabulary sheet to
describe what he used to be like. Then, using the same vocabulary sheet, use at least 5 hobby/pastime terms
to talk about what he used to like (or not like) to do.
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_____ 15. You recently bought some vacation rental properties in Costa Rica and hired a couple employees to
clean after guests leave each week. Leave a brief yet polite reminder note on the refrigerator to list at least 5
things your employees must remember to do before leaving the house. For example, clean the rooms, wash
and dry the towels, grab the trash, turn off the lights, lock the windows, lock the door, etc.
_____ 16. You work at a small diner in downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico. You just got off the phone with a
customer who requested an order for take-out. The customer ordered an appetizer, a bowl of soup, two
entrees, a dessert, and two other items from the menu. There were a couple ingredients she did not want and
asked to substitute for a different vegetable/meat/etc. Before you forget what she just ordered, quickly write
down what she wants. Be sure to include foods typical to this region.
_____ 17. You are a wedding planner who is working with a Hispanic couple. The groom’s cousin has insisted
she do the grocery shopping for the foods you will need for the reception banquet, since she gets a good
discount from a friend at the market.
The chef you hired will be making the following dishes: ceviche, tortilla española, gazpacho, mofongo, and
tostones. For dessert, the chef wants a wedding cake and another pre-made item that is common on a
Hispanic menu. Write a shopping list for the cousin that contains the main ingredients for each of these items.
Then, add what she needs to get for dessert.
CULTURE REVIEW
_____ 18. Compare and contrast Miami and St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay (your home area). What do these
cities have in common? What are some major differences? When you address this topic, be sure to focus on
geography, history and culture of these two regions.
_____ 19. Congratulations! You have just won a trip to Segovia, Spain! To prepare for your trip, what are
some important things you should know about this historic city? When you address this topic, be sure to
focus on geography, history and culture of this region.
_____ 20. Many universities in Florida have programs to study business, environmental sciences, and
linguistics in Costa Rica. Pretend you are a professor who is taking a group of students to San José as part of a
study abroad program. What are some important things you should tell your students about this city? When
you address this topic, be sure to focus on geography, history and culture of this region.
_____ 21. Since Puerto Rico is part of the United States and a large number of Puerto Rican families now live
in Florida, our state has strong cultural and economic ties to the island. Imagine you are traveling to San Juan
on business. Your company has paid for your travel, your hotel in historic Viejo San Juan, and they have given
you a very generous per diem (extra money for you to spend on food and other items). Before your leave for
your trip, what are some important things you should know about this area? When you address this topic, be
sure to focus on geography, history and culture of this region.
_____ 22. A large number of Cuban families migrated to the Tampa Bay area between 1885 and 1900.
Another large migration of Cubans occurred in the 1960s, but for a very different reason. Explain why the
Cuban population in Florida grew so quickly during these two time periods.
_____ 23. Miami has many celebrations that focus on Hispanic heritage, often with a heavy focus on Cuban
history and culture. Why is this? What are some of the major celebrations and where do they occur?
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_____ 24. Describe each of the following food/drink items in one sentence each:
1.)
Aguas frescas
2.)
Arepas
3.)
Arroz con Leche
4.)
Asado
5.)
Atole
6.)
Ceviche
7.)
Chorizo
8.)
Dulce de Leche
9.)
Empanada
10.) Flan
11.) Gallo Pinto
12.) Gazpacho
13.) Mate
14.) Mofongo
15.) Moro
(Moros y cristanos)
16.) Paella
17.) Ropa vieja
18.) Tortilla Española
19.) Tostones
20.) Tres Leches
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GRAMMAR REVIEW
_____ 25. Create a SER and ESTAR review. Write out the conjugations in the present, preterite
and the imperfect tense. When would you use SER? When would you use ESTAR?
_____ 26. What are reflexive pronouns? Make a review section on reflexive pronouns and
give examples of their use by writing 2 sentences in the present, 2 in the preterite and 2 in the
imperfect tenses (6 TOTAL.) Use current vocabulary.
(columpiarse, arreglarse, lavarse, cepillarse, estirarse, acostarse, olvidarse, despertarse, sentirse, etc.)
_____ 27. There are irregular endings in the ‘yo’ form for –car, -gar, and –zar verbs in the
preterite tense. Explain the rule and write 2 sentences for each type of verb (6 TOTAL.)
(tocar, buscar, sacar, secar, chocar, apagar, llegar, colgar, almorzar, empezar, organizar, abrazar, etc.)
_____ 28. Why do we use the present progressive tense? Answer this and then write two
example sentences for two –AR verbs and two more an –ER and an –IR verb (4 TOTAL.)
(Hint: what helping verb do you use with this tense? What form will the second verb have?)
(hablar, jugar, almorzar, escuchar, comer, escribir, beber, correr, salir, pelearse, afeitarse, etc.)
_____ 29. Write 5 commands telling your little brother to clean up his room, do homework,
wash dishes, leave you alone, etc. Then, write 5 more commands to tell him what NOT to do.
Be sure to go back and review this, have a partner check your work. Sign this form and turn it in
with your book stating that it is complete and has been checked by a peer.
Signature _________________________ Print name ____________________________
Partner check _____________________ Print name ____________________________
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