Understanding the Functions of 'SE' in Spanish Sentences

This video tutorial by Susi explores the various functions of 'SE' in Spanish sentences. It covers 'SE' as a pronoun, including its roles as a variant of 'LE' or 'LES', reflexive, reciprocal, and ethical dative. The video also explains 'SE' as a morpheme in pronominal verbs and as a mark in passive and impersonal sentences. Practical examples are provided to help viewers identify these functions in sentences. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the function of 'SE' when it replaces 'LE' or 'LES'?

• Direct Object

• Indirect Object

• Subject

• Adverb

In the sentence 'Ana se peina a sí misma', what is the function of 'SE'?

• Indirect Object

• Direct Object

• Adjective

• Subject

How can you identify a reflexive 'SE' in a sentence?

• By adding 'a sí mismo' at the end

• By seeing if it emphasizes the action

• By ensuring it is in third person singular

• By checking if it can be replaced by 'LO'

What does 'SE' indicate in the sentence 'Ana y Juan se saludaron mutuamente'?

• Reflexive action

• Impersonal marker

• Reciprocal action

• Dative ethical

When 'SE' is used to emphasize an action, what is it called?

• Dative ethical

• Reflexive

• Impersonal

• Reciprocal

In the sentence 'Ana se comió toda la pizza', what is the function of 'SE'?

• Dative ethical

• Indirect Object

• Direct Object

• Reflexive

What is the role of 'SE' in the verb 'quejarse'?

• Pronominal morpheme

• Impersonal marker

• Indirect Object

• Direct Object

How can you differentiate a pronominal 'SE' from a reflexive 'SE'?

• By checking if it can be replaced by 'LO'

• By adding 'a sí mismo'

• By ensuring it is in third person singular

• By seeing if it emphasizes the action

In the sentence 'Se requiere título universitario', what is the function of 'SE'?

• Reciprocal

• Dative ethical

• Reflexive

• Passive marker

What is a key characteristic of 'SE' when it functions as an impersonal marker?

• It indicates a reciprocal action

• It replaces 'LE' or 'LES'

• It emphasizes the action

• It is always in third person singular