1.
Mario, ¡_____ tu cama, por favor!
Correct Answer
B. Haz
Explanation
In the given sentence, the speaker is asking Mario to make his bed. The correct word to fill in the blank is "haz" which is the imperative form of the verb "hacer" meaning "to do" or "to make". This form is used to give commands or requests. Therefore, "haz" is the appropriate word to use in this context to ask Mario to make his bed.
2.
Mamá: Juan, _______ simpático a tu hermano.
Correct Answer
A. Sé
Explanation
Sé is the tú command form of the verb "ser" (to be). Juan, be nice to your brother. In this case, sé comes from the verb ser, not the verb saber (to know).
3.
Carlos, por favor, ____ al supermercado para comprar champú. Lo necesito hoy.
Correct Answer
B. Ve
Explanation
The correct answer is "ve" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) in the imperative form for the pronoun "tú" (you). In this sentence, Carlos is being asked to go to the supermarket to buy shampoo, and "ve" is the appropriate command to give him.
4.
--¿Qué estás haciendo ahora, Lorena?
--____________ mi libro para la clase de inglés, Mamá.
Correct Answer
B. Estoy leyendo
Explanation
The correct answer is "estoy leyendo". This is because the question is asking what Lorena is currently doing, and "estoy leyendo" translates to "I am reading" in English, which indicates a current action. The other options do not accurately convey the present continuous tense.
5.
Los estudiantes deben prestar atención cuando la profesora ____________.
Correct Answer
A. Está hablando
Explanation
The correct answer is "está hablando" because the phrase "Los estudiantes deben prestar atención cuando la profesora" suggests that the students should pay attention to the teacher. The verb "está hablando" is in the present progressive tense, indicating an action that is currently happening. Therefore, the students should pay attention when the teacher is speaking.
6.
¡Maneja con cuidado! Me estás ___________ nervioso.
Correct Answer
C. Poniendo
Explanation
The phrase "Me estás poniendo nervioso" translates to "You are making me nervous" in English. The verb "poner" means "to put" or "to make" in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is "poniendo" because it correctly conjugates the verb "poner" in the present continuous tense to match the subject "me estás" (you are making me).
7.
Marcos, ¡_______ tu tarea! Eres perezoso y _____________una revista que no es importante para tu tarea.
Correct Answer
B. Haz / estás leyendo
Explanation
Marcos, ¡haz tu tarea! Eres perezoso y estás leyendo una revista que no es importante para tu tarea.
8.
--¿Qué estás haciendo, Raúl?
--___________ la comida, Mamá.
Correct Answer
B. Estoy sirviendo
Explanation
The correct answer is "Estoy sirviendo". This is the correct answer because the question is asking what Raúl is currently doing, and "estoy sirviendo" translates to "I am serving" in English, indicating that Raúl is currently serving the food.
9.
Los chicos __________ en sus camas ahora. ¡_____ de su dormitorio y déjalos en paz!
Correct Answer
A. Están durmiendo / Sal
Explanation
The correct answer is "están durmiendo / Sal". In this sentence, "Los chicos" is the subject, which is plural, so the correct form of the verb "estar" is "están" to agree with the subject. "Durmiendo" is the present participle of the verb "dormir" (to sleep) and it is used to indicate an ongoing action. "Sal" is the imperative form of the verb "salir" (to leave) and it is used to give a command or request. Therefore, the sentence translates to "The boys are sleeping. Leave their bedroom and leave them alone!"