Progressive In Spanish Language

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1.

Which ending do you use for "ar" verbs?
- A.
  
  Ando
- B.
  
  Er
- C.
  
  Ir
Correct Answer
A. Ando

Explanation
The correct answer is "ando" because the ending "ando" is used for "ar" verbs in Spanish. When conjugating verbs that end in "ar" in the present participle form (-ing form), you replace the "ar" with "ando". For example, the verb "hablar" (to speak) becomes "hablando" (speaking) in the present participle form.

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2.

Which ending do you use for "er/ir" verbs?
- A.
  
  Lungo
- B.
  
  Mundo
- C.
  
  Iendo
Correct Answer
C. Iendo

Explanation
The correct answer is "iendo". In Spanish, the ending "iendo" is used for the present participle form of "er/ir" verbs. This form is used to express an ongoing action. For example, the verb "comer" (to eat) would become "comiendo" (eating) in the present participle form.

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3.

What does this sentence mean: Estaba viviendo en Mexico?
- A.
  
  I was living in Mexico.
- B.
  
  I'm living in Mexico.
- C.
  
  I will live in Mexico.
Correct Answer
A. I was living in Mexico.

Explanation
The sentence "Estaba viviendo en Mexico" is in the past tense, indicated by the verb "estaba" (was) and the gerund form "viviendo" (living). Therefore, the correct answer is "I was living in Mexico," as it accurately reflects the past continuous action of living in Mexico.

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4.

How would you say "I was dancing" using past progressive?
- A.
  
  Estabamos correindo
- B.
  
  Estas correindo.
- C.
  
  Estaba correindo.
Correct Answer
C. Estaba correindo.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Estaba correindo." This is the correct way to say "I was dancing" using the past progressive tense in Spanish. The verb "estar" is conjugated in the past tense form "estaba" to indicate the ongoing action, and the verb "correindo" is the gerund form of the verb "correr" (to dance).

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5.

What does this sentence mean: Juan estaba arreglando la tele?
- A.
  
  Juan was buying the TV.
- B.
  
  Juan was fixing the TV
- C.
  
  Juan was hitting the TV.
Correct Answer
B. Juan was fixing the TV

Explanation
The sentence "Juan estaba arreglando la tele" means "Juan was fixing the TV." This implies that Juan was repairing or adjusting the television, not buying or hitting it.

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6.

How would you say: Maria was running in past progressive?
- A.
  
  Maria estas corriendo.
- B.
  
  Maria estaba corriendo.
- C.
  
  Maria estaba comiendo.
Correct Answer
B. Maria estaba corriendo.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Maria estaba corriendo" because the phrase "estaba corriendo" is in the past progressive tense in Spanish, which indicates an ongoing action in the past. The verb "estaba" is the past tense of the verb "estar" (to be) and "corriendo" is the present participle of the verb "correr" (to run). Therefore, the sentence translates to "Maria was running."

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7.

What does this sentence mean: Estaba montando?
- A.
  
  I was riding.
- B.
  
  I was working.
- C.
  
  I was painting.
Correct Answer
A. I was riding.

Explanation
The sentence "Estaba montando" translates to "I was riding" in English. It implies that the speaker was engaged in the act of riding something, such as a bike or a horse. The other options, "I was working" and "I was painting," do not accurately convey the meaning of the original sentence.

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What does this sentence mean: Ana y yo estabamos cocinando?
- A.
  
  Anna and I are cooking.
- B.
  
  Anna and I were cooking.
- C.
  
  Anna and I cook.
Correct Answer
B. Anna and I were cooking.

Explanation
The sentence "Ana y yo estabamos cocinando" is in the past tense, indicated by the verb "estabamos" which means "we were." The verb "cocinando" means "cooking." Therefore, the correct answer is "Anna and I were cooking."

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Progressive In Spanish Language

Which ending do you use for "ar" verbs?

Which ending do you use for "er/ir" verbs?

What does this sentence mean: Estaba viviendo en Mexico?

How would you say "I was dancing" using past progressive?

What does this sentence mean: Juan estaba arreglando la tele?

How would you say: Maria was running in past progressive?

What does this sentence mean: Estaba montando?

What does this sentence mean: Ana y yo estabamos cocinando?