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How did the test go? in Spanish
Justin is sitting on the steps after class, comparing test results and trying to explain yesterday.
You'll learn how to ask how a test went, say what score you got, and explain that you missed class.
You'll also ask to turn work in tomorrow and ask someone to check it. One forgotten item is waiting at home.
By the end of this lesson
Talk about how a test went, missing class, and checking or turning in work.
- ¿Cómo te fue en el examen?How did the test go?
- Saqué ___ en el examenI got ___ on the test
- Falté a clase ayerI missed class yesterday
- ¿Puedo entregarlo mañana?Can I turn it in tomorrow?
- ¿Puedes revisar mi ___?Can you check my ___?
- Se me olvidó mi ___ en la casaI left my ___ at home
Scene — after class
After class, Justin and Yako sit on the school steps while Amanda checks her notes.
Justin has a test result, missed yesterday's class, and needs help with work he left at home.
The steps are crowded, so Yako keeps guarding an empty chair.
Learn — tests and missed class
These lines help you talk about a test, a missed class, and unfinished schoolwork.
Notice how the last line says something was forgotten at home.
¿Cómo te fue en el examen?
How did the test go?
When to use it: Ask this after a test when you want to know how it went.
Te fue means it went for you; learn the whole question as one piece.
Say it: KOH-moh teh FWEH en el ehk-SAH-men
Saqué ___ en el examen
I got ___ on the test
When to use it: Use this to tell someone the score you got on a test.
Put your score in the blank; saqué means I got or earned.
Say it: sah-KEH en el ehk-SAH-men
Falté a clase ayer
I missed class yesterday
When to use it: Say this when you were absent from class the day before.
Falté means I missed or was absent; the accent marks the final syllable.
Say it: fal-TEH ah KLAH-seh ah-YEHR
¿Puedo entregarlo mañana?
Can I turn it in tomorrow?
When to use it: Ask for permission to submit an assignment tomorrow instead.
Entregarlo means to turn it in; lo refers to the assignment or work.
Say it: PWEH-doh en-treh-GAHR-loh mah-NYAH-nah
¿Puedes revisar mi ___?
Can you check my ___?
When to use it: Ask someone to look over your work or another item.
Put the thing after mi, such as tarea or examen; revisar means to check.
Say it: PWEH-dehs reh-bee-SAHR mee
Se me olvidó mi ___ en la casa
I left my ___ at home
When to use it: Say this when you forgot an item at home and do not have it now.
Se me olvidó presents forgetting as something that happened to me.
Say it: seh meh ohl-bee-DOH mee en lah KAH-sah
Story — on the steps
Listen to Justin explain his test, his absence, and the work he needs to finish.
The highlighted lines are today's new chunks. Turn on Show English if you need help.
- After class, Justin and Yako sit on the steps. Amanda has her notebook open.
Yako¿Cómo te fue en el examen?How did the test go?
JustinSaqué ocho en el examen.I got an eight on the test.
Amanda¿Y ayer? No te vi en clase.And yesterday? I didn't see you in class.- JustinFalté a clase ayer.I missed class yesterday.
- JustinSe me olvidó mi cuaderno en la casa.I left my notebook at home.
- Justin pulls out a separate, half-finished worksheet.
- Justin¿Puedo entregarlo mañana?Can I turn it in tomorrow?
- AmandaSí, está bien. Tráelo mañana.Yes, that's okay. Bring it tomorrow.
- Justin¿Puedes revisar mi tarea?Can you check my homework?
- AmandaClaro. Déjame revisar primero.Sure. Let me check first.
- Yako reaches under the chairs and produces a notebook with a snack inside.
- Yako¿Este es tu cuaderno?Is this your notebook?
- JustinNo, pero gracias, Yako.No, but thanks, Yako.
Practice — talk about school
Start by recognizing the question and the short answers.
Then choose useful replies, fill in key words, and build a complete school conversation.
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What did you hear?
What did you hear?
Match the pairs
Spanish
Saqué ___ en el examenDrop the English hereFalté a clase ayerDrop the English here¿Puedo entregarlo mañana?Drop the English hereSe me olvidó mi ___ en la casaDrop the English hereEnglish
What do you say?
What do you say?
A classmate asks how your test went. You got an eight.
Fill the gap
Fill the gap
I missed class yesterday
Falté a clase ____
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
¿Está bien?
What do you say?
What do you say?
You need permission to submit your assignment tomorrow instead.
What do you say?
What do you say?
Ask Amanda to check your homework.
What does it mean?
What does it mean?
Déjame revisar
What do you say?
What do you say?
You forgot your notebook at home and want to explain why you don't have it.
Build the line
Build the line
Can I turn it in tomorrow?
¿ ?
Tap the words in order.
Say it — ask and answer
Now you're Justin on the steps after class. Answer about your test, explain your absence, and make two requests.
Tap ▶ to hear each model line, then tap the microphone on your turns. Your recording stays on your device.
- Yako¿Cómo te fue en el examen?How did the test go?
- Justin (you)Say that you got an eight.
Say that you got an eight.
Saqué ___ en el examen
I got ___ on the test
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Recap — what you can say now
| Spanish | English | Play |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Cómo te fue en el examen? | How did the test go? | |
| Saqué ___ en el examen | I got ___ on the test | |
| Falté a clase ayer | I missed class yesterday | |
| ¿Puedo entregarlo mañana? | Can I turn it in tomorrow? | |
| ¿Puedes revisar mi ___? | Can you check my ___? | |
| Se me olvidó mi ___ en la casa | I left my ___ at home |
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