Bueno, Entonces... Class 9
Bueno, entonces. . . Class 9 is all about time, time, time! How to tell it, ask for it and describe it. It's one of the first questions random folks ask you, so look like a local and enlighten them of the hours and minutes. Remember the days? How about the prepositions? Take this quick 10 question Quiz and see what you really know. . . If you do better than 70%, ¡Muy Bien! Go on to Class 10 and find out about the present tense and activities. . . And doing activities in the Read morepresent tense. Haven't seen Bueno, entonces. . . Class 9 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 here. Didn't make the 70% mark? Don't worry, the classes are very fast! We suggest going through the class again and then checking out our new, expanded support materials online at www. Buenoentonces. Com/support-material.
- 1.
What time is it?
- A.
Son las ocho menos cuarenta y cinco
- B.
Es la siete y quince
- C.
Son las tres y treinta y cinco
- D.
Son las siete y cuarto
Correct Answer
D. Son las siete y cuartoExplanation
Son las siete y cuarto (It is 7:15 or quarter past seven).
Because seven is more than one, you need to use SON (plural) instead of ES (singular)Rate this question:
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- 2.
How do you pronounce jirafa?
- A.
Like "H" but throatier
- B.
Like "J" as in jury, at the front of the mouth
- C.
Like "Sh" when you're telling someone to be quiet
- D.
Like "Y" as in Yellow
Correct Answer
A. Like "H" but throatierExplanation
When /J/ and /G/ are followed by /i/ or /e/ the first sounds become throatier.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What does "Esposas" mean?
- A.
Wives
- B.
Handcuffs
- C.
Both of the above
- D.
Neither of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both of the aboveExplanation
Unfortunately for married women in Spanish speaking worlds, "Esposa" means both wife and handcuff. Thanks guys!Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does "Que" mean when it follows "Creer", "Saber", "Pensar"?
- A.
What
- B.
That
- C.
Which
- D.
Who
Correct Answer
B. ThatExplanation
"Que" translates to "that" when it follows certain verbs. Check it out:
"Creo que los hombres son estupidos" (I believe that men are stupid)
"Sabes que la palabra 'esposa' no es amable" (You know that the word 'esposa' is not nice.)
"Ellos piensan que es gracioso" (They think that it is funny).Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which preposition should go in the sentence? Estados Unidos está _________ Canadá y México
- A.
En
- B.
Sobre
- C.
Para
- D.
Entre
Correct Answer
D. EntreExplanation
Estados Unidos está _entre_ Canadá y México.
(The United States is between Canada and Mexico.)
Canadians and Mexicans might be offended if you used instead, "en" (in), "sobre" (on), or "para" (for).Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the opposite of "También" ?
- A.
Tamal
- B.
Tamucho
- C.
Tampoco
- D.
Bientam
Correct Answer
C. TampocoExplanation
Tambien (also) is the opposite of Tampoco (neither).Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which sentence is correct?
- A.
La clase de esgrima es desde las cinco hasta las siete.
- B.
La clase de esgrima es de las cinco hasta las siete.
- C.
La clase de esgrima es desde las cinco a las siete.
- D.
La clase de esgrima es desde las cinco a hasta las siete.
Correct Answer
A. La clase de esgrima es desde las cinco hasta las siete.Explanation
La clase de esgrima es desde las cinco hasta las siete.
(The fencing class is from 5 until 7)
Remember that you may use DESDE (from) with HASTA (until), or DE (at) with A (to), but you may not mix and match them!Rate this question:
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- 8.
How do you say it's 8:30pm in South America?
- A.
Es la ocho y media por la tarde
- B.
Es la veinte y media por la tarde
- C.
Son las veinte y treinta
- D.
Son las veinte y medio por la noche
Correct Answer
C. Son las veinte y treintaExplanation
In South America they use military time, so 8:30pm becomes 20:30 (veinte y treinta). Also, because there is no evening, 8:30pm is still considered the afternoon.
Remember- if the hours are plural (not one) you must use SON LAS.
MEDIA (half) should be feminine because it describes LA HORA (the hour).Rate this question:
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- 9.
On what day do most people start work in North America and Europe?
- A.
Lunes
- B.
Martes
- C.
Miércoles
- D.
Sábado
Correct Answer
A. LunesExplanation
Most people in North America and Europe start work on LUNES (Monday).
Not MARTES (Tuesday), MIÉRCOLES (Wednesday) or SÁBADO (Saturday).Rate this question:
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- 10.
How do you say, "She takes a bath on Sunday" in Spanish?
- A.
Me baña el domingo
- B.
Se baña el sábado
- C.
Ella baña el domingo
- D.
Se baña el domingo
Correct Answer
D. Se baña el domingoExplanation
Se baña el domingo.
Literally: She bathes herself on Sunday.
Remember: To bathe is reflexive in Spanish, so you must convert the reflexive pronoun (SE) as well as the verb BAÑAR (to bathe).
Sunday is DOMINGO. Saturday is SÁBADO.Rate this question:
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