Los Verbos Español I
Present, preterit, imperfect, future and conditional tense
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Hoy Gabi y Elena practican el tenis, pero antes _____________ el beisbol. (imperfecto)
Explanation
The correct answer is "practicaban" because it matches the subject "Gabi y Elena" and the verb "practicar" in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. This suggests that Gabi and Elena used to practice baseball before they started playing tennis.Rate this question:
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Yo _____________ (querer) tomar clases de arte en la universidad este semestre (presente)
Explanation
The correct answer is "quiero". In the sentence, the subject "Yo" (I) is expressing their desire or intention to take art classes at the university this semester. The verb "querer" (to want) is conjugated in the first person singular form of the present tense to match the subject "Yo". Therefore, "quiero" correctly completes the sentence.Rate this question:
- 3.
Yo __________ a visitar a mis amigos todos los meses. (imperfecto)
- A.
Iba
- B.
Ibais
- C.
Ibas
- D.
Fui
Correct Answer
A. IbaExplanation
The correct answer is "iba". In this sentence, the verb "visitar" is in the imperfect tense, which is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. "Iba" is the correct conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) in the imperfect tense for the first person singular (yo) form. It indicates that the speaker used to go to visit their friends every month.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Cuando Juan estaba pequeño, __________ muchas travesuras. (imperfecto)
- A.
Lo haria
- B.
Haciaba
- C.
Hacia
- D.
Hice
Correct Answer
C. HaciaExplanation
The correct answer is "hacia." In this sentence, the verb "hacer" is conjugated in the imperfect tense to match the subject "Juan" and the time frame "estaba pequeño." The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past. Therefore, "hacia" correctly expresses that Juan used to do many mischievous things when he was little.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Mi familia y yo __________________ (vivir) en Austin, Texas. (presente)
Correct Answer
vivimosExplanation
The correct answer is "vivimos" because the sentence is in the present tense and is referring to an ongoing action. "Vivimos" is the conjugated form of the verb "vivir" for the first person plural (we) in the present tense. Therefore, it correctly translates to "My family and I live in Austin, Texas."Rate this question:
- 6.
Nosotros _______________ juntos para ir a la conferencia. (salir)
- A.
Saliremos
- B.
Saldreis
- C.
Saldremos
Correct Answer
C. SaldremosExplanation
The correct answer is "saldremos" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "salir" in the first person plural (nosotros) in the future tense. This indicates that "we" will go together to the conference.Rate this question:
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- 7.
¿A que hora vas a venir a la reunion? Yo _______________ a la reunion a las 4 de la tarde. (venir)
Correct Answer
vendreExplanation
The correct answer is "vendre" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "venir" in the first person singular form. In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they will come to the meeting at 4 p.m.Rate this question:
- 8.
Nosotros __________________ solamente si nos lo pides. (venir)
Correct Answer
vendremosExplanation
The correct answer is "vendremos" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "venir" in the future tense for the subject "nosotros". This form indicates that "we" will come only if "you" ask us to.Rate this question:
- 9.
Vosotros / saber
- A.
Sabriamos
- B.
Sabereis
- C.
Sabreis
- D.
Saberemos
- E.
Sabriais
Correct Answer
E. SabriaisExplanation
The correct answer is "sabriais". In Spanish, "vosotros" is the second person plural form of the pronoun "you". The verb "saber" means "to know". The conjugation of "saber" in the conditional tense for "vosotros" is "sabriais". Therefore, "sabriais" is the correct conjugation of the verb "saber" for the subject "vosotros" in the conditional tense.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Pepe / hacer
- A.
Harias
- B.
Haria
- C.
Harian
- D.
Hacera
Correct Answer
B. HariaExplanation
The correct answer is "haria" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "hacer" in the conditional tense for the pronoun "Pepe". The verb "hacer" means "to do" or "to make" in English, and when conjugated in the conditional tense for the pronoun "Pepe", it becomes "haria".Rate this question:
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- 11.
Vosotros / saber
- A.
Sabriamos
- B.
Sabereis
- C.
Sabreis
- D.
Saberemos
- E.
Sabriais
Correct Answer
E. SabriaisExplanation
The correct answer is "sabriais". In Spanish, "vosotros" is the second person plural pronoun, used when referring to a group of people you are familiar with. The verb "saber" means "to know". When conjugated in the conditional tense for "vosotros", it becomes "sabriais". This form is used to express a hypothetical situation or a future possibility.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Usted / querer
- A.
Queria
- B.
Querria
- C.
Querrias
Correct Answer
B. QuerriaExplanation
The correct answer is "querria" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "querer" in the conditional tense for the pronoun "usted". In Spanish, the conditional tense is used to express actions that would happen in the future or hypothetical situations. Therefore, "querria" indicates that "usted" would want something.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Read Roxana’s description of things she likes to do with her best friend. Then chose Cierto o Falso. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Me gusta salir con mi amiga Julia, porque es divertida. A ella le gustan los deportes y también le gusta ir al cine conmigo. Nosotras somos muy románticas. Nos gusta leer novelas y revistas, y también nos gusta ver películas de amor. A veces (sometimes) jugamos al tenis. Hoy quiero hacer la tarea con ella y después (later) jugar al básquetbol. !Julia es mi mejor amiga! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ____________ 46. Julia es muy aburrida.
- A.
Cierto
- B.
Falso
Correct Answer
B. FalsoExplanation
The correct answer is "Falso" because the passage states that Julia is fun and they enjoy doing activities together such as going to the movies, playing tennis, and reading romantic novels.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Read the following student profile on your school’s Web site. Then choose the best ending for each of the statements below. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soy Hernán Ávila y tengo 14 años. Soy alto, rubio y bastante simpático. No soy aburrido. Me gustan las fiestas y los deportes. No me gustan mucho los libros. La música es fenomenal. También me gusta el helado. Las hamburguesas son bastante buenas, pero me gusta más la pizza de verduras. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9. Hernán is _____.
- A.
A. red-headed
- B.
b. blond
- C.
C. dark-haired
Correct Answer
B. b. blondExplanation
The student profile states that Hernán is "rubio" which means blond in Spanish. Therefore, the correct answer is b. blond.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Marcela is wondering what to get Laura for her birthday. Read her thoughts below. Then say whether each of the statements that follow is CIERTO o FALSO. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hmm… El cumpleaños de Laura es el 30 de julio. aQué le gusta? Laura es intelectual. Le gustan mucho los libros. aCuál es el mejor libro? Hmm... A ella no le gustan los libros románticos porque son aburridos. !Ah, un libro de animales! Los libros de animales son muy buenos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _____ 5. Laura’s birthday is the thirtieth of July.
- A.
Cierto
- B.
Falso
Correct Answer
A. CiertoExplanation
The statement is CIERTO because Marcela mentions in her thoughts that Laura's birthday is on the 30th of July.Rate this question:
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- 16.
María estaba en la escuela.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
A. ImperfectExplanation
The given sentence "María estaba en la escuela" indicates an ongoing action in the past. The imperfect tense is used to describe actions that were happening in the past without a specific beginning or end. In this case, María being in the school is an ongoing action without a specific time frame. Therefore, the correct answer is imperfect.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Nosotros salimos tarde de la clase.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
B. PreteritExplanation
The correct answer is "preterit" because the sentence "Nosotros salimos tarde de la clase" indicates a specific past action of leaving the class late. The preterit tense is used to describe completed actions in the past, which is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Mi mamá prepara el desayuno para nosotros todos los días.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
C. PresentExplanation
The correct answer is "present" because the sentence is talking about a habitual action that happens every day. The use of "todos los días" indicates that it is a recurring event. The present tense is commonly used to express habits and routines.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Yo comí en un restaurante chino anoche.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
B. PreteritExplanation
The correct answer is "preterit" because the sentence describes a specific action that happened in the past. The preterit tense is used to indicate completed actions in the past, while the imperfect tense is used for ongoing or habitual actions. The use of "anoche" (last night) also indicates a specific point in time, further supporting the use of the preterit tense.Rate this question:
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- 20.
El año pasado visité El Vaticano en Italia.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
B. PreteritExplanation
The preterit tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, the verb "visit" is in the past tense, indicating that the action of visiting the Vatican took place and was completed in the past. Therefore, the correct answer is preterit.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Rosaura le regalaba flores a su mamá todos los meses.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
A. ImperfectExplanation
The correct answer is "imperfect" because the sentence describes a habitual action in the past. The use of "todos los meses" indicates that Rosaura used to give flowers to her mom every month, showing a repeated action in the past. The imperfect tense is commonly used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, while the preterit tense is used for completed actions in the past. The present tense would be incorrect since the sentence is talking about a past action.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Vosotros cantáis muy bien.
- A.
Imperfect
- B.
Preterit
- C.
Present
Correct Answer
C. PresentExplanation
The given sentence "Vosotros cantáis muy bien" is in the present tense. This is indicated by the verb form "cantáis" which is the present tense conjugation of the verb "cantar" (to sing) for the subject "vosotros" (you all). The phrase "muy bien" (very well) further emphasizes the present action of singing. Therefore, the correct answer is present.Rate this question:
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- 23.
De niño, _______________ a la escuela todos los días. (caminar)
Correct Answer
caminabaExplanation
The correct answer is "caminaba" because the sentence is in the past tense and refers to a habitual action in the past. The verb "caminaba" is the conjugation of the verb "caminar" in the first person singular form, which corresponds to the subject "yo" (I). Therefore, the sentence translates to "As a child, I used to walk to school every day."Rate this question:
- 24.
Translate from English to Spanish.Yesterday
- A.
Luego
- B.
Anoche
- C.
Ayer
Correct Answer
C. AyerExplanation
The correct answer is "ayer". This is because "Yesterday" is translated as "ayer" in Spanish.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Translate from Spanish to EnglishAnoche
- A.
Yesterday
- B.
Last night
- C.
Tonight
Correct Answer
B. Last nightExplanation
The correct answer is "last night". The question asks for the translation of the Spanish word "Anoche" which means "last night" in English.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Nosotros ___________________maquillamos
- A.
Te
- B.
Me
- C.
Os
- D.
Nos
- E.
Se
Correct Answer
D. NosExplanation
The correct answer is "nos" because the verb "maquillamos" is conjugated in the first person plural form, which corresponds to "we" in English. "Nos" is the reflexive pronoun used with the verb "maquillamos" to indicate that the action of putting on makeup is being performed by ourselves.Rate this question:
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- 27.
¿Qué te ____________ (regalar) Beto en tu cumpleaños? (pretérito)
Correct Answer
regalóExplanation
Beto te regaló algo en tu cumpleaños.Rate this question:
- 28.
Ayer vi una película que me _______ (dar) mucho miedo. (pretérito)
Correct Answer
dióExplanation
The correct answer is "dió" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "dar" in the past tense (pretérito). In this sentence, "dió" is the third person singular form of the verb, which agrees with the subject "una película" (a movie). The verb "dar" means "to give" in English, but in this context, it is used to express the idea of "giving fear" or "causing fear." Therefore, the sentence translates to "Yesterday I watched a movie that gave me a lot of fear."Rate this question:
- 29.
Ahora tu eres responsable, pero hace diez años _____________ muy travieso. (imperfecto)
Correct Answer
erasExplanation
The verb "eras" is the correct answer because it is the imperfect form of the verb "ser" (to be) in the second person singular. In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a past time when the subject (tu) was mischievous. The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 30.
Hoy en día, mis primos y yo nunca vamos al parque, pero antes _____________ todos los días. (imperfecto)
Correct Answer
íbamosExplanation
The correct answer is "íbamos". In this sentence, the verb "íbamos" is in the imperfect tense, which is used to describe past habitual or ongoing actions. The sentence is expressing that in the past, the speaker and their cousins used to go to the park every day.Rate this question:
- 31.
Mis padres ya no salen a bailar, pero antes __________ con frecuencia.(imperfecto)
Correct Answer
salíanExplanation
The correct answer is "salían." In the sentence, the verb "salían" is in the imperfect tense, which is used to describe past actions that were habitual or ongoing. The phrase "Mis padres ya no salen a bailar" indicates that the parents used to go out dancing frequently in the past, but they no longer do so. The imperfect tense is appropriate here because it conveys the idea of a repeated action or a regular occurrence in the past.Rate this question:
- 32.
Tú ________________ mucho durante tus vacaciones. (imperfecto)
- A.
Descansaban
- B.
Descansabas
- C.
Descansaste
- D.
Descansaba
Correct Answer
B. DescansabasExplanation
The correct answer is "descansabas". This is the correct form of the verb "descansar" in the imperfect tense to match the subject "tú" (you) in the sentence. The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past, which fits with the context of the sentence talking about what "you" used to do a lot during your vacations.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Nosotros _______________ los libros sobre la mesa todas las mañanas. (imperfecto)
- A.
Poníamos
- B.
Ponían
- C.
Pusimos
- D.
Ponías
Correct Answer
A. PoníamosExplanation
The correct answer is "poníamos". In this sentence, the verb "poner" (to put) is conjugated in the imperfect tense to match the subject "nosotros" (we). The imperfect tense is used to describe past actions that were ongoing or habitual. Therefore, "poníamos" indicates that "we used to put" or "we would put" the books on the table every morning.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Él ___________ el mejor deportista en su equipo.(imperfecto)
- A.
Era
- B.
Eras
- C.
Fue
- D.
Eran
Correct Answer
A. EraExplanation
The correct answer is "era." This is because the sentence is describing a past action or state of being, which is indicated by the use of the imperfect tense. "Era" is the conjugated form of the verb "ser" (to be) in the imperfect tense, and it agrees with the subject "él" (he). Therefore, the correct sentence translates to "He was the best athlete on his team."Rate this question:
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- 35.
Ellos _____________ de jugar cuando comenzó la lluvia. (imperfecto)
- A.
Terminaron
- B.
Termino
- C.
Terminaban
- D.
Terminarian
Correct Answer
C. TerminabanExplanation
The correct answer is "terminaban" because it is the imperfect tense form of the verb "terminar," which means "to finish" or "to end." In this sentence, it indicates that "they" were in the process of playing when the rain started. The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Alberto e Iván _____________ (ir) al lago todos los sábados. (presente)
Correct Answer
vanExplanation
The correct answer is "van" because it is the present tense conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) for the subject "Alberto e Iván" in Spanish. In this sentence, it indicates that Alberto and Iván go to the lake every Saturday.Rate this question:
- 37.
Mi mamá _______________________ (trabajar) para una compañía de computación. (presente)
Correct Answer
trabajaExplanation
The correct answer is "trabaja" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "trabajar" in the present tense that agrees with the subject "mi mamá". In Spanish, when talking about someone's occupation or job, we use the third person singular form of the verb.Rate this question:
- 38.
¿Donde ________ encontrar yo a mis amigos mañana? (poder)
- A.
Podras
- B.
Podremos
- C.
Podré
Correct Answer
C. PodréExplanation
The correct answer is "podré". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "poder" in the first person singular form. It translates to "will I be able to" in English.Rate this question:
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- 39.
Yo ___________ la computadora en tu cuarto cuando termine de usarla. (poner)
- A.
Podré
- B.
Podréis
- C.
Pondré
Correct Answer
C. PondréExplanation
The correct answer is "pondré". In this sentence, the verb "poner" is conjugated in the first person singular future tense. The subject "yo" indicates that the speaker is referring to themselves. The sentence translates to "I will put the computer in your room when I finish using it."Rate this question:
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- 40.
Ustedes ___________________ saber la verdad lo antes posible. (querer)
- A.
Quereis
- B.
Queran
- C.
Querrán
Correct Answer
C. QuerránExplanation
The correct answer is "querrán" because it is the conjugation of the verb "querer" in the third person plural form of the future tense. This form is used to express a future action or intention. In this sentence, it means "You all will want to know the truth as soon as possible."Rate this question:
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- 41.
Yo _______________ la verdad aunque (=although) mi jefe me despida. (decir)
Correct Answer
diréExplanation
The correct answer is "diré". In this sentence, the verb "decir" is conjugated in the first person singular form of the future tense, which is "diré". The sentence is expressing the idea of "I will say the truth" even if my boss fires me.Rate this question:
- 42.
Tú y yo ___________ visitar a nuestros amigos en España el próximo verano. (poder)
Correct Answer
podremosExplanation
The correct answer is "podremos". In this sentence, the verb "poder" is conjugated in the future tense for the subject "tú y yo" (you and I). The future tense is used to express actions that will happen in the future. Therefore, "podremos" means "we will be able to" visit our friends in Spain next summer.Rate this question:
- 43.
¿Cuántos estudiantes van a haber en la cena de fin de año?. _________________ 90 estudiantes en total (haber)
Correct Answer
habrán
HabránExplanation
The correct answer is "habrán" or "Habrán". In Spanish, the verb "haber" is used to indicate the existence or presence of something. In this case, it is used to express the future tense and to indicate that there will be a certain number of students at the end-of-year dinner. The word "habrán" or "Habrán" is the correct conjugation of the verb "haber" in the third person plural form, which is used when referring to multiple students.Rate this question:
- 44.
¿Cuándo va a salir Juan? Juan ____________ dentro de dos horas. (salir)
Correct Answer
saldráExplanation
The correct answer is "saldrá". This is the future tense form of the verb "salir" which means "to leave" or "to go out". In the context of the sentence, it indicates that Juan will leave or go out in two hours.Rate this question:
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Yo ___________ la computadora en tu cuarto cuando termine de usarla. (poner)
- A.
Podré
- B.
Podréis
- C.
Pondré
Correct Answer
C. PondréExplanation
The correct answer is "pondré". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their intention to put or place the computer in the room after they finish using it. The verb "poner" means "to put" or "to place" in Spanish, and the conjugated form "pondré" corresponds to the first person singular (yo) in the future tense. Therefore, "pondré" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 46.
Ustedes ___________________ saber la verdad lo antes posible. (querer)
- A.
Quereis
- B.
Queran
- C.
Querrán
Correct Answer
C. QuerránExplanation
The correct answer is "querrán". In this sentence, the subject "ustedes" is in the third person plural form. The verb "querer" is conjugated to match the subject, resulting in "querrán". This means "you all will want" in English.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Yo _______________ la verdad aunque (=although) mi jefe me despida. (decir)
Correct Answer
diréExplanation
The correct answer is "diré". In this sentence, the verb "decir" (to say) is conjugated in the first person singular form of the future tense. The sentence structure indicates that the speaker will say the truth, even if their boss fires them.Rate this question:
- 48.
Tú y yo ___________ visitar a nuestros amigos en España el próximo verano. (poder)
Correct Answer
podremosExplanation
The correct answer is "podremos" because it is the future tense conjugation of the verb "poder" (to be able to) in the first person plural form. This form is used to indicate that "you and I" will be able to visit our friends in Spain next summer.Rate this question:
- 49.
¿Cuando va a salir Juan? Juan ____________ dentro de dos horas. (salir)
Correct Answer
saldráExplanation
The correct answer is "saldrá" because it is the future tense form of the verb "salir" which means "to leave" or "to go out". In the given sentence, it indicates that Juan will leave or go out in two hours.Rate this question:
- 50.
Ellos _____________ que llegar a una conclusion antes de fin de mes. (tener)
Correct Answer
tendránExplanation
The correct answer is "tendrán" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "tener" in the future tense for the subject "ellos". In this sentence, it means "they will have" and it indicates that "they" will have to reach a conclusion before the end of the month.Rate this question:
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