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The relative "que"

"Que" is used in relative clauses to give more information about the noun.

Gramática: El relativo "que"

A2 Spanish "Qué" + relative clauses

Level: A2

Module 4: Estilo de vida (Lifestyle)

Lesson 28: Comida y hábitos saludables (Healthy food and habits)

Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes

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  1. The relative clause with "que" is always connected to the noun to which it refers.
  2. "Que" refers to things or people.
  3. It is formed with: noun + "que" + verb + subordinate clause.

 

SustantivoSustantivo = que relativoEjemplo
La meriendaQue + verbo + subordinadaLa merienda que comí en el restaurante fue saludable. (The snack that I ate at the restaurant was healthy.)
El refrescoQue + verbo + subordinadaEl refresco que bebimos ayer estuvo bien. (The soft drink that we drank yesterday was fine.)
El menúQue + verbo + subordinadaEl menú que queremos tiene verduras. (The menu that we want has vegetables.)
Mi amigaQue + verbo + subordinada Mi amiga, que me ha recomendado esta dieta también, me ha mostrado unos ejercicios. (My friend, who has also recommended this diet to me, has shown me some exercises.)

 

Exercise 1: El relativo "que"

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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Beber (Yo), Comer (Ellos), Tomar (Nosotros), que ha preparado, Hacer (Tú), que haces, que bebí, Preparar (Ella), Preparar (Vosotros): , Seguir (Yo), que necesito, que comieron, que tomamos, Necesito (Yo), que preparasteis, que sigo

1.
:La dieta me ayuda a sentirme más saludable.
(The diet I follow helps me feel healthier.)
2.
: El ejercicio todos los días te ayuda sentirte mejor.
(The exercise you do every day helps you feel better.)
3.
La comida ayer estaba deliciosa.
(Prepare (You all): The food you all prepared yesterday was delicious.)
4.
: La merienda a media tarde fue muy ligera.
(The snack they ate in the mid-afternoon was very light.)
5.
: El refresco ayer me hizo sentir mal.
(The soda I drank yesterday made me feel unwell.)
6.
: El menú para esta semana tiene muchas verduras.
(The menu she has prepared for this week has a lot of vegetables.)
7.
: La bebida después del entrenamiento fue energética.
(The drink we had after the training was energising.)
8.
:El ingrediente para la receta es aceite de oliva.
(The ingredient I need for the recipe is olive oil.)

Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence

Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.

1

Necesito (Yo)

I need

2

que tomamos

that we drank

3

Comer (Ellos)

They ate

4

Practicar (Ella)

She practises