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What does 'tengo que' express in a sentence?
What does 'tengo que' express in a sentence?
- A suggestion to do something
- A wish to do something
- An obligation to do something (correct)
- A possibility of doing something
Which of the following is the correct usage of 'deber'?
Which of the following is the correct usage of 'deber'?
- Debes ir al trabajo temprano. (correct)
- Necesitas limpiar tu habitación.
- Tienes que comer más verduras.
- Vamos a estudiar para el examen.
How would you correctly express an obligation to see a doctor?
How would you correctly express an obligation to see a doctor?
- DeberÃa ir al médico mañana.
- Tengo que ir al médico mañana. (correct)
- Debo ir al médico mañana.
- Tienes que ir al médico mañana.
What is the best translation for 'You should study more for the exam'?
What is the best translation for 'You should study more for the exam'?
Which scenario uses 'deber' appropriately?
Which scenario uses 'deber' appropriately?
Flashcards
Tener que (to have to)
Tener que (to have to)
Used to express an obligation or something someone must do.
Deber (should)
Deber (should)
Used to give advice or recommendations.
Tengo
Tengo
The word used before 'tener que' to express the obligation.
Debes
Debes
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Role-playing
Role-playing
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Study Notes
Expressing Obligations and Advice
- Tener que (to have to): Used to express obligations or necessary actions.
- Example: "Tengo que estudiar para el examen." (I have to study for the exam.)
- Deber (should): Used to give advice or recommendations.
- Example: "Debes descansar más." (You should rest more.)
Activity
- Role-Play: Students act out scenarios involving obligations and advice.
- Examples: "Tengo que ir al médico mañana." (I have to go to the doctor tomorrow.) "DeberÃas estudiar más para el examen." (You should study more for the exam.)
Practice
- Writing Activity: Students write five sentences using "tener que" and "deber" to express obligations or give advice.
Homework
- Dialogue: Students create a dialogue between two people. One person gives advice using "deber," the other describes obligations using "tener que."
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