Bueno, Entonces... Class 22
Bueno, entonces... Class 22 introduces a new tense and teaches you how to use a Cajero in Spanish (ATM if you haven't watched the class yet). Take this 5-minute quiz on Bueno, entonces... Class 22 and find out how much you know and how much you need to study! If you do better than 70%, Excelente! Start Class 23 and learn about making bus reservations and how to travel around South America. Haven't seen Bueno, entonces... Class 22 yet? Get with the Spanish program! Buy it now at www.buenoentonces.com Prefer to take the lessons on your PC or TV? Grab the 6 DVD set, sold on our website at www.buenoentonces.com/products. Worried you won't do well enough? Don't fret! Learning a language doesn't happen over night. That's why we've created lots of extras to help you with your Spanish! Check out our new, expanded support materials on our webpage www.buenoentonces.com/support-material.
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What Verb Tense does the ATM use in South America?
- A.
Present
- B.
Past
- C.
Present Continuous
- D.
Imperative
Correct Answer
D. ImperativeExplanation
The ATMs or Cajeros use the Imperative Tense, which is the way you tell someone to do something, like a command. The Cajeros use the Usted (formal) form, so it's not rude!Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does the Cajero tell you to do first?
- A.
Digite la opcion deseada
- B.
Ingrese su tarjeta
- C.
Digite su clave personal
- D.
La cuenta corriente
Correct Answer
B. Ingrese su tarjetaExplanation
The Cajero (ATM) tells you to first: Ingrese su tarjeta (Insert your card)
Then it tells you to: Digite su clave personal (Dial/Enter your PIN number)
After that, it asks: Digite la opcion deseada (Dial/Enter your desired option)
It normally doesn't tell you: La cuenta corriente (Checking account). There isn't a verb there, so it isn't a command.Rate this question:
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- 3.
If you want to save your money, in which account should you desposit your cash?
Correct Answer
La Caja de Ahorro
Caja de AhorroExplanation
If you want to save your money, then you should probably put your cash into "La Caja de Ahorro" (or Savings account).Rate this question:
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What is the opposite of "AHORRAR"?
Correct Answer
GastarExplanation
The opposite of "Ahorrar" (to save) would be "Gastar" (to spend).Rate this question:
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How do you say "I am running" in Spanish?
Correct Answer
Estoy corriendoExplanation
"Estoy corriendo" means "I am running" in Spanish.
Estoy is the first person singular of ESTAR (to be).
CORRER means to run, and to make a regular -ER/-IR verb present continuous, you need to add -IENDO at the end.Rate this question:
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When do you use the Present Continuous tense in Spanish?
- A.
When Describing Actions that are happening right now.
- B.
To describe things in the future.
- C.
As a Noun.
- D.
As an Adjective.
Correct Answer
A. When Describing Actions that are happening right now.Explanation
In Spanish the Present Continuous is used for describing things that are happening right now.
In English it is used for many other things, that aren't applicable in Spanish:
1. As a noun
English nouns that end in -ing are expressed using infinitives, not gerunds in Spanish.
Me gusta hablar español. (I like speaking Spanish.)
Ver es creer. (Seeing is believing.)
Correr es bueno para la salud. (Running is good for your health.)
2. As an adjective
English adjectives that end in -ing are also expressed using infinitives or other conjugated verbs, not gerunds in Spanish.
Tengo los zapatos de correr. (I have running shoes.)
¿De quién es el bebé que llora? (Whose is this crying baby?)
3. To Express the Future
In English, it is common to use the present progressive to express an event that will happen the future. Spanish uses the present tense or the future tense to do this.
Salimos el lunes. (We are leaving on Monday.)
Irémos a España mañana. (We are going to Spain tomorrow.)Rate this question:
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Make a GERUND out of the verb: HABLAR
Correct Answer
HablandoExplanation
To make a Gerund out of a regular -AR verb, you must add -ANDO, hence the correct answer is: HablandoRate this question:
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Make a GERUND out of the verb: IR
Correct Answer
YendoExplanation
IR (to go) is an irregular verb that becomes "Yendo" in the present continuous tense.
Other verbs that are similar are LEER (leyendo) and CREER (creyendo).Rate this question:
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Write this sentence in Spanish: "We are sleeping"
Correct Answer
Estamos durmiendoExplanation
Dormir (to sleep) is an irregular verb that becomes "Durmiendo" in the present continuous tense. So the correct answer should be "Estamos durmiendo" (because ESTAR conjugates into the plural singular 'we').Rate this question:
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Where does the Pronoun "ME" go in the following sentence: Está castigándo por el telo horrible.
- A.
Before Está
- B.
Before Castigándo
- C.
After Castigándo
- D.
At the end of the sentence
Correct Answer
C. After CastigándoExplanation
The correct sentence should read:
Está castigándome por el telo horrible.
Pronouns go AFTER the verb when using the present continuous, infinitive and imperative tense.Rate this question:
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