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Spanish Language Core Grammar Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Core Grammar as it is examined in Spanish Language. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Core Grammar deck
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With what does a possessive adjective agree in Spanish—the owner or the thing possessed?
With the thing possessed, not the owner: 'sus libros' = his/her/their books (plural because 'libros' is plural).
What are the masculine singular demonstrative adjectives for this, that, and that (over there)?
este (this), ese (that, near listener), aquel (that over there, far from both). They express three degrees of distance.
Give the four forms of the demonstrative 'este' (this).
este (m.sg), esta (f.sg), estos (m.pl), estas (f.pl).
Give the four forms of the demonstrative 'aquel' (that over there).
aquel (m.sg), aquella (f.sg), aquellos (m.pl), aquellas (f.pl).
What are the Spanish subject pronouns for the singular persons?
yo (I), tú (you, informal), usted (you, formal), él (he), ella (she).
What are the Spanish subject pronouns for the plural persons?
nosotros/nosotras (we), vosotros/vosotras (you all, informal in Spain), ustedes (you all), ellos/ellas (they).
Why are subject pronouns often omitted in Spanish?
Because the verb ending already indicates the subject; 'hablo' clearly means 'I speak'. Pronouns are used mainly for emphasis or to clarify.
What are the direct object pronouns in Spanish?
me, te, lo/la (him/it/you-formal, her/it/you-formal), nos, os, los/las. They replace the direct object.
Where are object pronouns placed relative to a conjugated verb, and where with an infinitive or gerund?
Before a conjugated verb ('lo veo'); attached to the end of an infinitive or gerund ('quiero verlo', 'estoy viéndolo').
What are the indirect object pronouns in Spanish?
me, te, le, nos, os, les. They indicate to/for whom the action is done.
When two object pronouns are combined, which comes first: the direct or the indirect?
The indirect object pronoun comes first, then the direct: 'Me lo da' (He gives it to me). Order is Indirect + Direct + verb.
What happens when the indirect pronouns 'le' or 'les' are followed by 'lo, la, los, las'?
le/les changes to 'se': 'Le doy el libro' → 'Se lo doy' (I give it to him/her). This avoids the sequence le lo/le la.
When double object pronouns attach to an infinitive, is a written accent needed? Give an example.
Yes, a written accent is added to keep the original stress: 'dar' + se + lo → 'dárselo' (quiero dárselo).
What are the reflexive pronouns in Spanish?
me, te, se, nos, os, se. They are used when the subject and object are the same person.
Conjugate the reflexive verb 'lavarse' (to wash oneself) in the present tense.
me lavo, te lavas, se lava, nos lavamos, os laváis, se lavan.
How does the meaning of 'ir' change when made reflexive as 'irse'?
ir = to go (to a place); irse = to leave/go away. Reflexive forms can add nuance: 'Voy' (I go) vs 'Me voy' (I'm leaving).
What are the prepositional (disjunctive) pronouns in Spanish?
mí, ti, él, ella, usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/ellas, ustedes. They are used after prepositions like para, de, sin (para mí, sin ti).
What special forms do prepositional pronouns take with the preposition 'con'?
con + mí = conmigo (with me); con + ti = contigo (with you). Other persons are regular: con él, con nosotros.
State four main uses of the verb 'ser'.
Ser is used for: identity/definition, permanent characteristics, origin/nationality, profession, time and dates, possession, and events' location. Think of lasting or essential traits.
State the main uses of the verb 'estar'.
Estar is used for: physical location/position, temporary states and conditions, emotions/health, results of actions, and progressive tenses (estar + gerund).
How does adjective meaning change with ser vs. estar: 'ser aburrido' vs. 'estar aburrido'?
'Ser aburrido' = to be boring (a permanent trait); 'estar aburrido' = to be bored (a temporary state).
Which verb (ser or estar) is used with location of an event vs. location of a thing/person?
Ser is used for where an event takes place ('La fiesta es en mi casa'); estar is used for the physical location of objects and people ('Mi casa está en Madrid').
Complete with the correct verb: '___ las tres de la tarde' (It is 3 p.m.).
Son las tres de la tarde. Time is always expressed with ser (es la una / son las tres).
Which verb pairs with a past participle to describe a resulting condition, as in 'La puerta ___ cerrada' (The door is closed)?
Estar: 'La puerta está cerrada' describes the resulting state/condition. (Ser + past participle would form the passive voice of the action itself.)
What this deck covers
The Core Grammar deck follows the Spanish Language Core Grammar syllabus — 6 chapters and 27 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 8.3 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 111 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Core Grammar flashcards FAQ
How many Core Grammar flashcards are in this Spanish Language deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Spanish Language flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 50-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the Core Grammar cards cover?
They follow the Spanish Language Core Grammar syllabus — 6 chapters and 27 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.