Spanish 1 And 2 Final Exam 2013-14 Dr. Ivey

The best translation for "Hola" is "Hi" because "Hola" is a common greeting in Spanish that is equivalent to the English word "Hi."

The correct answer is "Yo". In Spanish, "Yo" means "I".

The correct answer is true because "recibir" is a Spanish verb that translates to "to receive" in English.

The given statement is incorrect. "Vivir" does not mean "to lie" in English. In fact, "vivir" is a Spanish word that translates to "to live" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

In Spanish, there is a formal and informal way of speaking to people. This is known as the "usted" form and the "tú" form. The "usted" form is used to show respect or politeness, while the "tú" form is used in more casual or familiar situations. Therefore, the statement that there is not a formal and informal way of speaking in Spanish is incorrect.

The statement is incorrect. "Leer" does not mean "to die" in English. The correct translation of "leer" from Spanish to English is "to read". Therefore, the correct answer is False.

The word "libro" is masculine in Spanish. This can be determined by the article used with the word, which is "el" in this case. In Spanish, nouns are either masculine or feminine, and the gender can often be identified by the ending of the word. In the case of "libro," the -o ending is typically associated with masculine nouns.

Spanish verbs are categorized into three types: ar, er, and ir. Each of these verb types has specific endings that are used when conjugating the verbs. This means that when you conjugate a verb, you need to use the appropriate ending based on its verb type. Therefore, the statement "Each Spanish verb types, ar er and ir, all have specific endings when you conjugate them" is true.

The given statement is true. "Correr" is a Spanish verb that translates to "run" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

The correct conjugation for "correr" in the nosotros form is "corremos." This is because "correr" is an -er verb, and in the nosotros form, the ending is -emos. Therefore, the correct conjugation is "corremos," which means "we run" or "we are running."

The given statement is true. "Comer" is a Spanish verb that translates to "to eat" in English.

The correct answer is "Voy" because it is the first person singular form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the present tense. It is used when the subject of the sentence is "I" and indicates that the speaker is the one going to the store.

The correct answer is "Good Morning" because "Buenos Días" is a Spanish phrase that is commonly used as a greeting in the morning. It directly translates to "Good Morning" in English.

The given statement is incorrect. "Buenas Noches" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "Goodnight" in English, not "Good morning".

The correct conjugation for "depender" in the given sentence is "dependemos". This is because "dependemos" is the conjugation of the verb "depender" that matches with the subject "nosotros" (we).

The word "Gata" is feminine. In Spanish, nouns ending in "a" are typically feminine, while those ending in "o" are usually masculine. Since "Gata" ends in "a," it is classified as feminine.

The statement is true because "¿Cómo se llaman?" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "What are their names?" or "What are you called?" It is used when addressing a group of people and asking for their names collectively. The use of "se" indicates that the question is directed towards multiple individuals.

The correct answer is "Hablamos" because "nosotros" is the pronoun for "we" in Spanish. The verb "hablar" means "to speak" and when conjugated with "nosotros", it becomes "hablamos". This conjugation is used when referring to a group of people, including oneself, who are performing the action of speaking.

The given statement is incorrect. "Beber" does not mean "baby" in English. In fact, "beber" is a Spanish verb that means "to drink" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

The correct answer is "Tenemos". This is the correct conjugation of the verb "tener" in the first person plural form, which means "we have" in English. The sentence is stating that "we have to eat with our parents".

The correct answer is "Vamos". This is because the sentence is in the first person plural form, indicating that the subject is "we". The verb "ir" (to go) is conjugated to match the subject, so "vamos" is the correct form.

El día de los muertos and Cinco de Mayo are two major celebrations in Mexico. El día de los muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday where families gather to remember and honor their deceased loved ones. It is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd each year. Cinco de Mayo, on the other hand, commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. It has since become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in the United States.

The given statement is true because "Ellos cantan" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "They sing" in English.

The correct answer is "Es" because it is the third person singular form of the verb "ser" (to be) in Spanish. Since "Eduardo" is a singular noun, we use the third person singular form of the verb to indicate that he is Mexican.

The correct conjugation of the verb "comer" for the subject "Yo" is "como".

The correct conjugation for "abrir" in the first person singular (yo) is "abro." This is because "abro" is the correct form of the verb for the subject pronoun "yo" in the present tense. The sentence states "Yo abro la puerta por las mujeres," which translates to "I open the door for the women." Therefore, "abro" is the correct conjugation for this sentence.

The statement is true because "depender" is a Spanish verb that translates to "to depend" in English.

The given statement is false. "Visitar" in English translates to "to visit" or "to go to" rather than "to run".

The given answer is false because when speaking to an older person, it is generally more respectful to use formal language and address them using polite terms. Informal language is typically used when speaking to friends or peers of the same age group. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that you would use informal language when speaking to an older person.

The given statement is true. "Nadar" is a Spanish verb that translates to "to swim" in English.

The correct answer is "Tengo" because the sentence structure indicates that the speaker is talking about themselves. In Spanish, "tengo" is the first person singular form of the verb "tener" which means "to have". Therefore, the sentence translates to "I am 18 years old."

The correct answer is "Large" because Mexico has a population of over 126 million people, making it the 10th most populous country in the world. Its large population is due to factors such as high birth rates, improved healthcare, and immigration from neighboring countries.

The statement is correct. "Abrir" is a Spanish verb that translates to "open" in English. Therefore, the answer is true.

The correct answer is "Yo" because it is the subject pronoun that corresponds to the first person singular in Spanish. It is used when referring to oneself as the subject of a sentence or when stating one's identity or actions. In this context, "Hablo" suggests that the speaker is talking about themselves, so the appropriate subject pronoun to use would be "Yo."

The correct conjugation for "vivir" in the third person singular is "vive". This is because "vive" is the conjugation used for the subject "Maria" in the present tense.

The correct plural form of the word "perro" is "perros." In Spanish, when a singular noun ends in a vowel, the plural form is typically formed by adding "-s" to the end of the word. Therefore, "perroes," "perroces," and "perroas" are incorrect plural forms.

The correct answer is "Soy" because the verb "ser" is used to indicate permanent or long-lasting characteristics, such as nationality, profession, or personality traits. In this sentence, "Yo" is the subject and "soy" is the conjugated form of the verb "ser" in the first person singular. Therefore, the sentence translates to "I am short."

Buenos Aires is the correct answer because it is the capital of Argentina. Madrid and London are the capitals of Spain and the United Kingdom respectively, so they are not the correct answers. Buenas Vistas is not a known capital city, so it is also not the correct answer.

The correct answer is "plumas" because "pluma" is a Spanish word and in Spanish, the plural form of a noun usually ends with "s". Therefore, "plumas" is the correct plural form of "pluma".

The correct answer is Madrid because Madrid is the capital city of Spain.