Spanish 101 · Exam prep

Chapter 4 Exam Study Guide

Key vocabulary, grammar topics, and practice questions

What this exam covers

Family vocabulary, tener expressions, tener que + infinitive, stem-changing verbs, reflexive and reciprocal verbs.

Use this page as a map before your Chapter 4 exam: skim the vocabulary table, reread each grammar topic, then try the practice questions without peeking. Expect multiple-choice, fill-ins, and short production similar to your chapter homework — your syllabus is still the final word on coverage.

This chapter includes 4 lesson topics in Chapurra; the list below names each one with a one-line reminder.

Key vocabulary

SpanishEnglish
los padresparents
los hijoschildren
el hermano / la hermanabrother / sister
el abuelo / la abuelagrandfather / grandmother
el tío / la tíauncle / aunt
el primo / la primacousin
el parienterelative (NOT parent)
la madrastrastepmother
tengo que + infinitivoI have to (do something)
tener hambreto be hungry

Grammar topics

  • La familia
    Family members, relationships, and describing family
  • Tener & tener expressions
    Conjugation, tener que + infinitive, tener + noun
  • Stem-changing verbs
    e→ie, o→ue, e→i patterns and the boot rule
  • Reflexive and reciprocal verbs
    Daily routine reflexives, reflexive pronouns, stem-changing reflexives

Practice questions

Tap “Show answer” to check each response.

  1. Legal guardian who is not biologically your parent: el ___

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    padrastro
  2. Your parents collectively: ___ padres viven en Oregon.

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    Los
  3. En familia, los padres son ___ .

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    la madre y el padre
  4. Los hijos son, en general, ___ .

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    los niños o las niñas de los padres
  5. Un pariente es ___ .

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    alguien de tu familia
Study the full chapter in Chapurra →

FAQ

What is on the Spanish 101 Chapter 4 exam?
Most programs test vocabulary recall, core grammar from the chapter, and short production (fill-ins or multiple choice). Use this guide as a checklist, then confirm details with your syllabus.
How do I study for Spanish 101 or 102?
Mix short reading (these topic blurbs), active recall (vocab table without peeking), and timed practice in Chapurra so you see questions in exam-like conditions.
What vocabulary should I know for Chapter 4?
Start with the ten-word sample table here, then open the full chapter vocabulary list linked below for the complete set Chapurra surfaces from lessons.

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