This B1 test checks how well you can choose between por and para in everyday Spanish. It covers purpose, destination, deadlines, cause, price, exchange, means and movement through a place, and common fixed expressions such as por fin and por si acaso. It suits intermediate learners, and teachers who need a quick diagnostic or review activity.
Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question. Choose your answers, then press “Check my answers”.
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About this test
This B1 test checks how well you can choose between por and para in everyday Spanish. It covers purpose, destination, deadlines, cause, price, exchange, means and movement through a place, and common fixed expressions such as por fin and por si acaso. It suits intermediate learners, and teachers who need a quick diagnostic or review activity.
Topics covered
Purpose and recipient (para)Cause and reason (por)Destination vs movement through a placeDeadlines and parts of the dayPrice, exchange and rateMeans of communication and passive agentQuestions: ¿por qué? vs ¿para qué?Fixed expressions with por
How to use this test
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Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.
Notes for teachers
Use Part 1 to check the core uses, and Part 2 for questions, meaning in context and error spotting. Part 3 tests both prepositions inside a connected text. The test targets typical B1 errors, such as using por + infinitive for purpose, para with parts of the day, and confusing ¿por qué? with ¿para qué?. As a follow-up, ask students to write a short email using at least five uses of por and five of para.
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