Spanish Vocabulary and Grammar Flashcards
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Which Spanish academic vocabulary term means 'main idea' as used in bilingual reading instruction?
Answer: Idea principal
'Idea principal' is the standard Spanish academic term for 'main idea,' used in bilingual literacy instruction.
In Spanish morphology, what is the function of the suffix '-ción' or '-sión'?
Answer: Forms nouns from verbs, often equivalent to English '-tion' or '-sion'
The suffix '-ción/-sión' creates abstract nouns from verbs (e.g., comunicar → comunicación), parallel to English '-tion' words.
Which transition word would a BTLPT candidate use in Spanish to signal a contrast between two ideas in academic writing?
Answer: Sin embargo
'Sin embargo' (however/nevertheless) signals a contrast or contradiction between ideas, a key transition in academic writing.
The Spanish word 'actualmente' is a false cognate. What does it actually mean?
Answer: Currently / at the present time
'Actualmente' means 'currently' or 'nowadays,' not 'actually'; 'en realidad' or 'de hecho' means 'actually.'
Which sentence correctly uses the imperfect subjunctive in a formal Spanish context assessed on the BTLPT?
Answer: Quería que los estudiantes hablaran más.
After 'quería que' (past tense main verb expressing desire), the imperfect subjunctive 'hablaran' is required for correct sequence of tenses.
A BTLPT candidate needs the Spanish equivalent of 'worksheet' for classroom use. Which term is most widely accepted in US bilingual education?
Answer: Hoja de trabajo
'Hoja de trabajo' (work sheet, literally) is the most commonly used term for a classroom worksheet in US bilingual education contexts.