-ar, -er, -IR Verbs Quiz

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1.

Los hermanos ____________ en la picina.
- A.
  
  Nadan
- B.
  
  Nada
- C.
  
  Nadamos
- D.
  
  Nadas
Correct Answer
A. Nadan

Explanation
The correct answer is "nadan" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "nadar" for the subject "los hermanos" (the brothers) in the present tense. "Nadan" is the third-person plural form of the verb, which agrees with the subject.

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2.

Jason ____________ mucho. (estudiar)

Correct Answer
estudia

Explanation
The correct answer is "estudia" because it is the third person singular form of the verb "estudiar" in the present tense. In this sentence, "Jason" is the subject and the verb needs to agree with the subject in person and number. Since "Jason" is a singular third person, the correct form of the verb is "estudia."

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3.

The Spanish infinitive always ends either _______, _______, or _______.
- A.
  
  -ar
- B.
  
  -ur
- C.
  
  -er
- D.
  
  -ir
- E.
  
  -or
Correct Answer(s)
A. -ar
C. -er
D. -ir

Explanation
All Spanish verbs end in either -ar, --er, or -ir. This unconjugated form of the verb is called the infinitive; it tells what the action is.

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4.

(Yo) ________________ en la alfombra en la tarde.
- A.
  
  Camino
- B.
  
  Tomo
- C.
  
  Descanso
- D.
  
  Practico
Correct Answer
C. Descanso

Explanation
Descansar means to rest and the first person singular form is "descanso".

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5.

Me gusta tomar leche y _________ jugo de naranja.
- A.
  
  Tomamos
- B.
  
  Toman
- C.
  
  Tomas
- D.
  
  Tomo
Correct Answer
D. Tomo

Explanation
The correct answer is "tomo" because it agrees with the subject "yo" (I). In Spanish, the verb "tomar" (to drink) is conjugated differently for each subject pronoun. Since the subject is "yo," the correct conjugation is "tomo." This sentence translates to "I like to drink milk and orange juice."

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6.

Héctor, Arabela, Mario y yo _________ al tenis mañana. (jugar)

Correct Answer
jugamos

Explanation
This is an irregular verb, but the "nosotros" form is regular.

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7.

(You informal) ____________ comida en la tarde. (comer)
- A.
  
  Comen
- B.
  
  Comemos
- C.
  
  Comes
- D.
  
  Como
Correct Answer
C. Comes

Explanation
The correct answer is "comes" because it matches the subject "tú" (you informal) and the verb "comer" (to eat) conjugated in the present tense.

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8.

Monica __________ telenovelas todos las noches. (ver)

Correct Answer
ve

Explanation
The correct answer is "ve" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "ver" in the present tense for the third person singular pronoun "Monica". In Spanish, when conjugating regular verbs ending in -er, like "ver", for the third person singular pronoun, we drop the -er ending and add -e. Therefore, "ve" is the correct form of the verb "ver" for "Monica" in this sentence.

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9.

Quiero ir al parque porque ___________ con mi perro.
- A.
  
  Corro
- B.
  
  Corremos
- C.
  
  Corres
- D.
  
  Correr
Correct Answer
A. Corro

Explanation
The correct answer is "corro" because it matches the subject "yo" (I) in the sentence. The verb "corro" is the first person singular form of the verb "correr" (to run), indicating that the speaker wants to go to the park to run with their dog.

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10.

Usted __________ mucha literatura. (leer)

Correct Answer
lee

Explanation
"Usted" (the formal yo) is third person singular like he and she.

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11.

Las "Girls Scouts" ________ galletas.
- A.
  
  Vendes
- B.
  
  Vendo
- C.
  
  Vendemos
- D.
  
  Venden
Correct Answer
D. Venden

Explanation
The correct answer is "venden" because the subject "Las Girls Scouts" is plural, so the verb "venden" agrees with the subject in number.

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12.

Mi mamá me __________ mucho.
- A.
  
  Quiere
- B.
  
  Queremos
- C.
  
  Quieren
- D.
  
  Quieres
Correct Answer
A. Quiere

Explanation
My momma loves me.

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13.

Mi mamá __________ que el pastel es malo para la salud.
- A.
  
  Creen
- B.
  
  Creemos
- C.
  
  Cree
- D.
  
  Crees
Correct Answer
C. Cree

Explanation
The infinitive is "creer" means "to believe".
My momma believes that cake is bad for the health.

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14.

Mis amigos y yo _____ mucha tarea. (hacer)

Correct Answer
hacemos

Explanation
My friends and I do a lot of homework.

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15.

En mi restaurante favorito, nosotros _______ panecillos con la comida.
- A.
  
  Recibimos
- B.
  
  Reciben
- C.
  
  Recibes
- D.
  
  Recibe
Correct Answer
A. Recibimos

Explanation
In my favorite restaurant, we receive muffins (little breads) with our food/meal.

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16.

En mi clase de inglés, los estudiantes ____ y____ mucho.
- A.
  
  Escribir, leer
- B.
  
  Dibujar, pintar
- C.
  
  Leen, escriben
- D.
  
  Escribimos, leemos
Correct Answer
C. Leen, escriben

Explanation
In my English class, the students read and write a lot.

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17.

¿Tú ____________ la pizza conmigo? (compartir)

Correct Answer
compartes

Explanation
You share the pizza with me.

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18.

Ellos _________ a la clase de ejercicio los martes y jueves.
- A.
  
  Asistes
- B.
  
  Asistir
- C.
  
  Asistimos
- D.
  
  Asisten
Correct Answer
D. Asisten

Explanation
They assist the exercise class Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The infinitive is "asistir".

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19.

Mis amigos y yo _____ mucha tarea.
- A.
  
  Tiene
- B.
  
  Tenemos
- C.
  
  Tienen
- D.
  
  Tengo
Correct Answer
B. Tenemos

Explanation
My friends and I have a lot of homework.

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20.

Felipe y Yolanda _______ las papas fritas.
- A.
  
  Dividen
- B.
  
  Divido
- C.
  
  Divides
- D.
  
  Dividimos
Correct Answer
A. Dividen

Explanation
Felipe and Yolanda divide the french fries.

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