Spanish Indirect Object Pronouns
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Given a sentence, choose the correct indirect object pronoun for the *starred* noun phrase:¿Por qué siempre ___ esconden la verdad *a sus padres*?
- A.
Les
- B.
Le
- C.
Nos
- D.
Me
Correct Answer
A. LesExplanation
The correct answer is "les". In this sentence, the noun phrase "a sus padres" indicates that the action of hiding the truth is being done to multiple people (their parents). "Les" is the correct indirect object pronoun in Spanish to refer to a plural group of people.Rate this question:
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- 2.
___ contó el cuento *a nosotros*.
- A.
Te
- B.
Me
- C.
Nos
- D.
Les
Correct Answer
C. NosExplanation
The correct answer is "Nos" because the phrase "a nosotros" indicates that the story was told to us, meaning multiple people. "Nos" is the correct pronoun to use when referring to a group of people as the indirect object of the verb.Rate this question:
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- 3.
___ voy a explicar las reglas *a ti*.
- A.
Me
- B.
Les
- C.
Le
- D.
Te
Correct Answer
D. TeExplanation
The correct answer is "te" because it is the appropriate pronoun to use when referring to "a ti" (to you) in the sentence. The verb "explicar" requires the use of the indirect object pronoun "te" when indicating that the rules will be explained to you specifically.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Siempre ___ digo la verdad *a vosotros*.
- A.
Les
- B.
Os
- C.
Me
- D.
Te
Correct Answer
B. OsExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is addressing multiple people ("vosotros") and stating that they always tell the truth to them. The pronoun "os" is the correct choice because it is the second person plural indirect object pronoun in Spanish, used to indicate that the action of telling the truth is directed towards the group of people being addressed.Rate this question:
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- 5.
*A él* ___ voy a mostar mi carro Nuevo.
- A.
Le
- B.
Les
- C.
Me
- D.
Te
Correct Answer
A. LeExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a person using the pronoun "a él" (to him). The verb "mostrar" (to show) requires an indirect object pronoun, which in this case is "le" (to him). Therefore, the correct answer is "le".Rate this question:
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- 6.
María ___ va a escribir una carta *a usted*.
- A.
Le
- B.
Te
- C.
Os
- D.
Les
Correct Answer
A. LeExplanation
In this sentence, the verb "escribir" is followed by the preposition "a" which indicates the recipient of the action. The pronoun "le" is the correct choice because it is used to refer to the indirect object "usted" (you). Therefore, the sentence translates to "María is going to write a letter to you."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Rosa ___ compra el vestido rojo *a tí*.
- A.
Me
- B.
Le
- C.
Te
- D.
Nos
Correct Answer
C. TeExplanation
In this sentence, the verb "compra" is in the third person singular form, so the pronoun that corresponds to "tú" (you) should also be in the third person singular form. The correct pronoun in this case is "te", which means "you" in the singular form. Therefore, the sentence translates to "Rosa buys the red dress for you."Rate this question:
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- 8.
No ___ prometo *a ti* una vida sin problemas.
- A.
Te
- B.
Me
- C.
Le
- D.
Nos
Correct Answer
A. TeExplanation
In this sentence, the correct answer is "te". The phrase "No te prometo" translates to "I do not promise you". The pronoun "te" is used to indicate the person to whom the promise is being made, in this case, "a ti" (to you). Therefore, "te" is the appropriate pronoun to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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