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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 1 preview imageStudy GuideSpanish I–Prepositions1. Quiz: Simple Prepositions1.Question¿Quiénes asistieron _____ la fiesta?Answer Choices•de•a•paraCorrect AnsweraWhy This Is CorrectThe correct preposition in this context is "a," which is used when talking about attending or going to anevent or place. In this case, "asistir a" means "to attend" or "to be present at," so the phrase wouldtranslate as "Who attended the party?"•"De" is typically used to express origin or possession, and "para" is used to indicate purposeor destination, neither of which would fit this context.2.Question_____ mí me encantan las películas románticas.Answer Choices•De•Con•A
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 2 preview imageStudy GuideCorrect AnswerAWhy This Is CorrectThe correct preposition to use in this sentence is "A," which means "to" or "for" in this context. Theverb "encantar" is often used with "a" when referring to what someone likes or loves.For example:A mí me encantan las películas románticasmeans "I love romantic movies."Using "de" or "con" would not fit grammatically in this case.3. QuestionAmo mucho _____ mis padres.Answer Choices•con•de•aCorrect AnsweraWhy This Is CorrectThe preposition "a" is used in Spanish to indicate the direct object, particularly with people. Thecorrect construction here is "Amo mucho a mis padres," which translates to "I love my parents verymuch."4. QuestionElena sale _____ California y va a Nueva York para estudiar en la universidad.
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 3 preview imageStudy GuideAnswer Choices•contra•de•enCorrect AnswerdeWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish, "de" is used to indicate origin or departure from a place. In this case, "Elena sale deCalifornia" means "Elena leaves from California."The other options don't fit the context:•"contra" means "against," which is not appropriate here.•"en" means "in," which would change the meaning of the sentence.5. QuestionMis primos vienen a visitarme _____ noviembre.Answer Choices•con•de•enCorrect AnswerenWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish, the preposition "en" is used to indicate a specific point in time, such as months, seasons,and years. Therefore, "en noviembre" means "in November."
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 4 preview imageStudy GuideFor example:Mis primos vienen a visitarmeennoviembre. (My cousins are coming to visit me in November.)6. QuestionEn la peregrinación a Santiago de Compostela, todos llegaron _____ pie.Answer Choices•por•a•delante deCorrect AnsweraWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish, the correct preposition to use with "pie" in this context is "a." "Llegaron a pie" translates to"they arrived on foot."•"Por" would indicate a reason or motive, not the mode of transportation.•"Delante de" means "in front of," which doesn't fit the context here.7.QuestionPoco _____ poco voy aprendiendo el español.Answer Choices•a•para•por
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 5 preview imageStudy GuideCorrect AnswerporWhy This Is CorrectThe phrase "poco a poco" is a common expression in Spanish, meaning "little by little." The correctpreposition to complete the sentence is "por," as it is part of the expression.For example:"Poco a poco voy aprendiendo el español" translates to "Little by little, I am learning Spanish."8. QuestionYo le compré a mi hermano un iPod nuevo _____ su cumpleaños.Answer Choices•a•para•deCorrect AnswerparaWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish, we use the preposition"para"to indicate the purpose or recipient of an action. In thiscase, "para su cumpleaños" translates to "for his birthday," indicating the purpose of the gift.On the other hand,"de"is typically used for possession or origin, which does not fit the context of thissentence.9. QuestionEl equipo de fútbol va _____ jugar mañana _____ la noche.
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 6 preview imageStudy GuideAnswer Choices•que•en•porCorrect Answeren (for the first blank), por (for the second blank)Why This Is Correct•"En" is used to indicate a place or time. In this case, "en" is used to mean "at" or "in" inreference to time ("en la noche" = "at night").•"Por" is often used to express the idea of "during" in time-related contexts. So, "por la noche"translates to "during the night".Example:•El equipo de fútbol vaajugar mañanaenla noche. ("The soccer team is going to playtomorrowinthe night.")10. QuestionLa primera clase empieza _____ las ocho menos cuarto.Answer Choices•ante•a•paraCorrect Answera
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 7 preview imageStudy GuideWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish, the preposition "a" is used when referring to specific times of the day.For example, "a las ocho" means "at eight o'clock," and it is the correct way to express time in thiscontext.So, the sentence would be:"La primera clase empiezaalas ocho menos cuarto."2. Para and Por2.1Understanding "Para" and "Por"The Spanish prepositionsparaandporcan be tricky for English speakers because they have severalmeanings. But don't worry! We’ll break them down in simple terms to help you understand when touse each one.2.2What is "Para"?We useparain various situations, and an easy way to remember them is the acronymPRODDS.Let’s go through each one:1.Purpose2.Useparato talk about the reason or purpose for doing something. It’s like saying "in order to"or "for" in English.oTrabajamos para ganar dinero.oWe work to earn money.oViajo para entender otras culturas.oI travel in order to understand other cultures.oComa las legumbres para la salud.oEat vegetables for health.You’ll notice thatparais followed by the infinitive form of the verb (the base form like "ganar" or"entender").
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 8 preview imageStudy Guide3.Recipient4.Parashows to whom or for whom something is done. It tells you the recipient.oYo traje la comida para mi abuela.oI brought the food for my grandmother.But,poris used when talking about the recipient of an emotion, like love or admiration.oSiento mucho amor por mi abuela.oI feel much love for my grandmother.5.Opinion6.When expressing an opinion, we usepara.oPara mí, los derechos humanos son importantes.oIn my opinion, human rights are important.7.Destination8.Useparato talk about the destination of something, whether it's a physical place or ametaphorical one.oLas toallas son para el baño.oThe towels are for the bathroom.oSalimos para las islas del Caribe mañana.oWe leave for the Caribbean Islands tomorrow.9.Deadline10.Parais used to indicate a deadline or due date.oEl proyecto es para el veinte de mayo.oThe project is due by May 20th.oEs necesario terminar el programa para las dos.oIt’s necessary to finish the program by two o’clock.11.Standard12.Useparawhen comparing something to what is considered normal or standard.
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 9 preview imageStudy GuideoSu hijo sabe mucho para su edad.oHis son knows a lot for his age.oPara ser extranjera, ella habla inglés bien.oFor being a foreigner, she speaks English well.2.3What is "Por"?Now let’s look atpor. We can remember its uses with the acronymDEEMMMS. Here’s what eachletter stands for:1.Duration2.Useporto talk about how long something lasts.oVivimos en Puerto Rico por dos años.oWe lived in Puerto Rico for two years.3.Emotions4.Poris used when talking about emotions directed towards someone.oSu amor no es por mí.oHis/her love is not for me.5.Exchange6.When something is exchanged for something else (like money for a product), usepor.oTalia pagó veinte dólares por los zapatos.oTalia paid twenty dollars for the shoes.oTe doy las gracias por tu ayuda.oI thank you for your help.7.Motivation8.Porexpresses the reason or motivation behind something, similar to saying "because of" or"due to."oTengo muchas muestras de champú por el viaje de negocios.
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Spanish I - Prepositions - Page 10 preview imageStudy GuideoI have many shampoo samples due to the business trip.oEllos van a la tienda por la leche.oThey go to the store for milk.9.Means10.When talking about how something is done (like by phone or by car), we usepor.oViajamos por avión.oWe travel by plane.oHablamos por teléfono.oWe talk on the phone.11.Movement12.Useporwhen talking about movement through an area, like "through," "by," or "along."oViajamos por los pueblos blancos de la Costa del Sol.oWe traveled through the whitewashed villages of the Costa del Sol.oCaminamos por las orillas del río.oWe walked along the riverbank.
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