Spanish Alphabet, Pronunciation, And Question Words
30 questions on the Spanish alphabet, pronunciation, and question words
Questions and Answers
- 1.
"ll" sounds like this in a word?
- A.
"y"
- B.
Silent
- C.
"L"
- D.
"H"
Correct Answer
A. "y"Explanation
The sound "ll" in a word sounds like "y". This is evident in words like "silent" where the "ll" is pronounced as "y". The other options, "L" and "H", do not accurately represent the sound "ll" in a word.Rate this question:
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- 2.
ñ sounds like this in a word?
- A.
"ñ"
- B.
"m"
- C.
Silent
- D.
"ny"
Correct Answer
D. "ny"Explanation
The correct answer is "ny" because the letter "ñ" is pronounced as "ny" in Spanish.Rate this question:
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- 3.
"rr" sounds like this in a word?
- A.
"y"
- B.
Silent
- C.
"r"
- D.
"rrr"
Correct Answer
D. "rrr"Explanation
The given answer "rrr" is the correct one because it represents the sound "rr" in a word. The other options "y" and "r" do not accurately reflect the pronunciation of "rr". Additionally, the option "silent" implies the absence of sound, which is not the case for "rr" in a word.Rate this question:
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- 4.
"ch" sounds like this in a word?
- A.
"y"
- B.
Silent
- C.
"ch"
- D.
"c"
Correct Answer
C. "ch"Explanation
The correct answer is "ch" sounds like "c" in a word.Rate this question:
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- 5.
"ll" makes this sound ____________.
- A.
Elyeh
- B.
El-leh
- C.
ElEl
- D.
Silent
Correct Answer
A. ElyehExplanation
The correct answer is "Elyeh" because the repeated "ll" in the word creates a "y" sound.Rate this question:
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- 6.
"ñ" makes this sound ________________.
- A.
En-eh
- B.
En-Yeh
- C.
En
- D.
Silent
Correct Answer
B. En-YehExplanation
The correct answer is "En-Yeh" because the letter "ñ" is pronounced as "nyeh" in Spanish. It represents a unique sound that combines the "n" and "y" sounds together. Therefore, "En-Yeh" accurately describes the pronunciation of "ñ".Rate this question:
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- 7.
"rr" makes this sound ________________.
- A.
Erre
- B.
Errre
- C.
Rrr
- D.
Silent
Correct Answer
B. ErrreExplanation
The given correct answer, "errre," suggests that the sound made by "rr" is similar to the pronunciation of the word "error" or "err." The repetition of the letter "r" emphasizes the sound and suggests a prolonged or rolling pronunciation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
"Ch" makes this sound ________________.
- A.
Cheh
- B.
Uh-cheh
- C.
She
- D.
Coo
Correct Answer
A. ChehExplanation
The correct answer is "cheh" because the letter combination "ch" typically makes the "ch" sound in English. Examples of words that have this sound include "cheese," "chair," and "church."Rate this question:
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- 9.
What letter is eee-bree-yey-yuh?
- A.
W
- B.
X
- C.
Y
- D.
V
Correct Answer
C. YExplanation
The letter "Y" is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the given pronunciation "eee-bree-yey-yuh." The other options, W, X, and V, do not match the pronunciation provided.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What letter is doh-bleh veyooh?
- A.
W
- B.
X
- C.
Y
- D.
Z
Correct Answer
A. WExplanation
The letter "W" is pronounced as "doh-bleh veyooh" in the question. Therefore, "W" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In a word "C" following by "E" or "I" sounds like ________________.
- A.
"H"
- B.
"K"
- C.
"Gah"
- D.
"S"
Correct Answer
D. "S"Explanation
The letter "C" followed by "E" or "I" sounds like "S" in words like "ceiling" or "cider".Rate this question:
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- 12.
In a word, G followed by E or I sounds like __________.
- A.
"H"
- B.
"K"
- C.
Gah"
- D.
"S"
Correct Answer
A. "H"Explanation
When the letter "G" is followed by the vowels "E" or "I", it produces a sound similar to the letter "H". This can be observed in words like "get" or "give" where the "G" is pronounced as "H". Therefore, the correct answer is "H".Rate this question:
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- 13.
In a word, when "C" is not followed by "E" or "I" it sounds lilke ______________.
- A.
"H"
- B.
"K"
- C.
"Gah"
- D.
"S"
Correct Answer
B. "K"Explanation
When the letter "C" is not followed by either "E" or "I", it sounds like the letter "K". This is because in English, the letter "C" usually has a hard sound like "K" when it is followed by consonants or the vowels "A", "O", or "U". On the other hand, when "C" is followed by "E" or "I", it typically has a soft sound like "S". Therefore, in this case, since "C" is not followed by "E" or "I", it sounds like "K".Rate this question:
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- 14.
In w word when "G" is not followed by "E" or "I" it sounds like ___________.
- A.
"H"
- B.
"K"
- C.
"Gah"
- D.
"S"
Correct Answer
C. "Gah"Explanation
In the given question, it is stated that when the letter "G" is not followed by the letters "E" or "I", it sounds like "Gah". This suggests that "Gah" is the correct answer because it represents the sound that the letter "G" makes in this specific scenario.Rate this question:
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- 15.
"Z" in the beginning of a word sounds like _________________.
- A.
"Z"
- B.
"S"
- C.
Silent
- D.
"SS"
Correct Answer
A. "Z"Explanation
The letter "Z" in the beginning of a word sounds like the letter "Z".Rate this question:
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- 16.
Z in the end of a word sounds like ____________.
- A.
"Z"
- B.
"S"
- C.
Silent
- D.
"SS"
Correct Answer
B. "S"Explanation
The letter "Z" in the end of a word sounds like "S". This is because in English, when "Z" appears at the end of a word, it typically takes on the sound of "S". This is a common pronunciation rule in the English language.Rate this question:
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- 17.
How does "H" sound in a word?
- A.
"H"
- B.
"J"
- C.
Silent
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. SilentExplanation
The letter "H" is often silent in words. It does not have a distinct sound of its own and is usually used to modify the sound of the letters that follow it. In words like "hour," "honor," and "ghost," the "H" is silent and does not affect the pronunciation of the word. Therefore, the correct answer is "silent."Rate this question:
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- 18.
How does "J" sound in a word?
- A.
"H"
- B.
"J"
- C.
Silent
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. "H"Explanation
The correct answer is "H" because in English, the letter "J" is typically pronounced as the "H" sound in words like "jam" or "jump".Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which vowels are strong?
- A.
A, E, O
- B.
A, E, U
- C.
A, U, O
- D.
A, I, E
Correct Answer
A. A, E, OExplanation
The vowels A, E, and O are considered strong vowels. These vowels are typically pronounced with more emphasis and clarity in comparison to other vowels. They are also more stable and less likely to change in different accents or languages.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which vowels are weak?
- A.
U, l
- B.
U, o
- C.
I, O
- D.
I, U
Correct Answer
A. U, lExplanation
The vowels "u" and "l" are considered weak.Rate this question:
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- 21.
When yo is in the questios, what is in the answer?
- A.
Tù/usted
- B.
Tù
- C.
Usted
- D.
Yo
Correct Answer
A. Tù/ustedExplanation
The correct answer is "tù/usted" because the question is asking about what is in the answer when "yo" is in the question. "Tù/usted" are the pronouns that can be used to refer to oneself in the second person singular form, while "yo" is the pronoun for the first person singular form. Therefore, when "yo" is in the question, the answer would be "tù/usted" to indicate the second person singular form.Rate this question:
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- 22.
When tù is in the answer what is in the answer?
- A.
Tù
- B.
Yo
- C.
El
- D.
Usted
Correct Answer
B. YoExplanation
The correct answer is "yo" because the question is asking what is in the answer when "tù" is present. "Yo" is the Spanish word for "I", which is the first-person singular pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 23.
When El is in the question what is in the answer
- A.
Tù
- B.
Yo
- C.
El
- D.
Usted
Correct Answer
C. ElExplanation
The question is asking for what is in the answer when "El" is mentioned. The word "El" is a Spanish pronoun meaning "he" or "it" in English. The correct answer, "el," is also the Spanish word "el" which means "the" in English. Therefore, the answer is referring to the word "the" in English.Rate this question:
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- 24.
When Ella is in the question what is in the answer?
- A.
Ella
- B.
El
- C.
Yo
- D.
Tù
Correct Answer
A. EllaExplanation
The correct answer is "Ella" because the question asks what is in the answer when Ella is mentioned. Therefore, the answer is Ella itself.Rate this question:
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- 25.
When usted is in the question what is in the answer?
- A.
El
- B.
Yo
- C.
Tù
- D.
Usted
Correct Answer
B. Yo -
- 26.
When nosotros is in the question what is in the answer?
- A.
Nosotros/ustedes
- B.
Tù
- C.
Yo
- D.
El
Correct Answer
A. Nosotros/ustedesExplanation
The correct answer is "nosotros/ustedes" because when the subject "nosotros" (we) is mentioned in the question, the answer should also include "ustedes" (you all) as both pronouns refer to a group of people. The other options, "tú" (you), "yo" (I), and "él" (he), do not match the subject "nosotros" mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 27.
When Ellos is in the question what is in the answer?
- A.
El
- B.
Ella
- C.
Ellos
- D.
Ellas
Correct Answer
C. EllosExplanation
The correct answer is "Ellos" because "Ellos" is the Spanish pronoun used to refer to a group of males or a mixed group of males and females. In this case, since "Ellos" is mentioned in the question, it is logical to assume that the answer would also be "Ellos" to maintain consistency.Rate this question:
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- 28.
When E is in the question what is in the answer
- A.
El
- B.
Ella
- C.
Ellos
- D.
Ellas
Correct Answer
D. EllasExplanation
The correct answer is "Ellas" because when the question includes "E" (which is the Spanish equivalent of "he" or "she"), the corresponding pronoun in the answer would be "Ellas" (which means "they" in feminine form).Rate this question:
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- 29.
When ustedes is in the question what is in the answer?
- A.
Nosotros
- B.
Ustedes
- C.
Yo
- D.
Tù
Correct Answer
A. NosotrosExplanation
When the subject pronoun "ustedes" is used in the question, the correct answer in this case is "nosotros." This is because "nosotros" is the first-person plural pronoun, which is used to refer to a group of people that includes the speaker. Since "ustedes" is the second-person plural pronoun, it is often used when addressing a group of people in a formal or respectful manner. Therefore, when the question includes "ustedes," the answer is likely to be "nosotros" as it represents the speaker and others in the same group.Rate this question:
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- 30.
"ll" sounds like what in Ello?
- A.
"y"
- B.
"Ny"
- C.
"H"
- D.
Silent
Correct Answer
A. "y"Explanation
The question asks what sound "ll" makes in the word "Ello." In the word "Ello," the "ll" sound is pronounced as "y." Therefore, the correct answer is "y."Rate this question:
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