Tener And IT's Uses Quiz
A tener quiz. Tener is the spanish verb meaning to have. This quiz teaches the mening of tener and it's uses.
- 1.
Translate: "Tengo mucho Hambre."
- A.
I am thirsty
- B.
You are thirsty
- C.
I am hungry
- D.
You are hungry
Correct Answer
C. I am hungryExplanation
The correct answer is "I am hungry" because the phrase "Tengo mucho Hambre" translates to "I am hungry" in English.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the proper translation of "tienes"?
- A.
I have
- B.
You have
- C.
He has
- D.
We have
Correct Answer
B. You haveExplanation
The proper translation of "tienes" is "You have." This is because "tienes" is the second person singular form of the verb "tener" in Spanish, which means "to have." Therefore, it corresponds to the pronoun "You" in English.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When sould you not use tener?
- A.
Describing how high you jump
- B.
Describing how old a person is
- C.
When a person absolutly needs something
- D.
Describing ownership
Correct Answer
A. Describing how high you jumpExplanation
Tener is a verb in Spanish that is commonly used to express possession or ownership, as well as to describe age. However, when it comes to describing how high you jump, the verb "tener" is not used. Instead, a different verb such as "saltar" (to jump) would be used to express the action of jumping. Therefore, in this context, it is not appropriate to use the verb "tener."Rate this question:
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- 4.
When sould # be in a sentence? Hint: # means tener or a form of tener.
- A.
Yo # doce gatos
- B.
Yo doce # gatos
- C.
Yo doce gatos #
- D.
# yo doce gatos
Correct Answer
A. Yo # doce gatosExplanation
The correct answer is "tengo". In Spanish, the verb "tener" means "to have". In the given sentences, the verb "tener" is used to indicate possession. Therefore, the correct form of "tener" to use in this context is "tengo".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Translate: "She is five years old."
- A.
Ella tienes cinco años
- B.
Ella tengo cinco años
- C.
Ella tienen cinco años
- D.
Ella tiene cinco años
Correct Answer
D. Ella tiene cinco añosExplanation
The correct answer is "Ella tiene cinco años" because it correctly translates to "She is five years old" in English. The verb "tener" means "to have" and is used in Spanish to express age. The subject "ella" (she) agrees with the verb in the third person singular form "tiene" (has). "Cinco años" means "five years" and agrees in number with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Translate: "We need food."
- A.
Nosotros tienen comida
- B.
Nosotros tengo comida
- C.
Nosotros tienes comida
- D.
Nosotros tenemos comida
Correct Answer
D. Nosotros tenemos comidaExplanation
The correct answer is "Nosotros tenemos comida" because it is the correct translation of the given phrase "We need food." The verb "tener" means "to have," and the conjugation "tenemos" corresponds to the pronoun "nosotros" (we). Therefore, it correctly translates to "We have food."Rate this question:
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- 7.
When is it right to use tener or one of its forms?
- A.
Claiming that you play sports
- B.
Claiming you run fast
- C.
Claiming that a television is yours
- D.
Claiming that you like eggs
Correct Answer
C. Claiming that a television is yoursExplanation
The correct answer is "Claiming that a television is yours." In this context, using the verb "tener" (to have) or its forms is appropriate because it expresses possession. By claiming that a television is yours, you are stating that you have ownership or possession of it.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When is it right to use tener or one of its forms?
- A.
Stating that you need a water
- B.
Stating you juggle
- C.
Stating that you are making desert
- D.
Stating you wish to play baseball
Correct Answer
A. Stating that you need a waterExplanation
The correct answer is "Stating that you need a water." In Spanish, the verb "tener" is commonly used to express the idea of "having" or "needing" something. In this case, the phrase "stating that you need a water" indicates a situation where the verb "tener" would be appropriate to use.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Translate: "You (formal) has a dog.
- A.
Nosotos tenemos un perro
- B.
Usted tiene un perro
- C.
Yo tienes un perro
- D.
Yo tengo un perro
Correct Answer
B. Usted tiene un perroExplanation
The correct answer is "Usted tiene un perro." This is because "usted" is the formal form of "you" in Spanish, and the verb "tiene" is the correct conjugation for "usted" in the present tense. Additionally, "un perro" means "a dog" in Spanish.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Translate: "Tienen."
- A.
You have
- B.
I have
- C.
He has
- D.
They have
Correct Answer
D. They haveExplanation
The correct answer is "They have" because the word "tienen" is the third-person plural form of the verb "tener," which means "to have" in Spanish. This form is used when referring to a group of people or objects.Rate this question:
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