Verb Constructions (AQA A-Level Spanish): Flashcards
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Verbs + infinitive (no prep) examples
Verbs + infinitive (no prep) examples
querer, poder, deber, soler, necesitar, preferir, decidir
Common error: direct infinitive verbs
Common error: direct infinitive verbs
Adding unnecessary a/de
Verbs requiring 'a' before infinitive
Verbs requiring 'a' before infinitive
empezar a, aprender a, ayudar a, invitar a
Verbs requiring 'de' before infinitive
Verbs requiring 'de' before infinitive
dejar de, tratar de, olvidarse de
To dream of
To dream of
soñar con (NOT soñar de)
How to form gerunds
How to form gerunds
-ando (ar verbs), -iendo (er/ir verbs)
estar + gerund function
estar + gerund function
present continuous tense
Can gerunds modify nouns?
Can gerunds modify nouns?
No - use relative clause with 'que'
Perception verbs + what form?
Perception verbs + what form?
infinitive (NOT gerund)
Perception verbs use 'que'?
Perception verbs use 'que'?
No (e.g., lo vi salir)