Subject Pronoun Homework (Spanish 1)
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What is the correct abbreviation for usted?
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Us.
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Usd.
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Ud.
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Ustd.
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This quiz assesses understanding of Spanish subject pronouns, including abbreviations and appropriate usage in sentences. It's suitable for beginners.
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Which pronoun would you use to talk ABOUT these kids?
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Nosotros
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Vosotros
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él
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Ellos
Correct Answer
A. EllosExplanation
The correct answer is "ellos" because it is the pronoun used to refer to a group of people that includes both males and females. "Nosotros" is used to refer to a group that includes the speaker, "vosotros" is used to refer to a group of people that does not include the speaker, and "él" is used to refer to a single male person.Rate this question:
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Which pronoun could you use to substitute for "tú y Sara"?
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Ellas
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Vosotros
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Nosotras
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Ustedes
Correct Answer
A. UstedesExplanation
The correct answer is "ustedes" because it is a plural pronoun that can be used to refer to "tú y Sara" which is a plural subject. "Ustedes" is the formal plural form of "you" in Spanish and is commonly used to address a group of people.Rate this question:
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What is the abbreviation for ustedes?
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Usds.
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Utds.
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Uds.
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Udes.
Correct Answer
A. Uds.Explanation
The correct answer is "Uds." The abbreviation "Uds." stands for "ustedes" in Spanish, which is the plural form of "usted" meaning "you" in formal context. This abbreviation is commonly used in written communication to address or refer to a group of people in a respectful manner.Rate this question:
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What pronoun would you use to talk ABOUT this person?
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Yo
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Ella
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él
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Usted
Correct Answer
A. EllaExplanation
The correct answer is "ella" because it is the pronoun used to refer to a female person. In this case, the question is asking which pronoun should be used to talk about a specific person, and since the person is female, the appropriate pronoun would be "ella."Rate this question:
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Which subject pronoun would you use while talking TO this person?
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él
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Usted
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Tú
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Ellos
Correct Answer
A. UstedExplanation
The correct answer is "usted." "Usted" is a formal subject pronoun used when speaking to someone respectfully or in a formal setting. It is typically used with people who are older, in positions of authority, or strangers.Rate this question:
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How many males are required for the subject to turn to masculine? For example, ellos vs. ellas
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Males must outnumber the females
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Males have to be at least half of the group.
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Two or more.
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Just one.
Correct Answer
A. Just one.Explanation
The subject can turn to masculine with just one male. This means that even if there is only one male in the group, the subject will be considered masculine. It is not necessary for males to outnumber females or for males to be at least half of the group. As long as there is at least one male, the subject will be masculine.Rate this question:
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Which pronoun could you use to substitute for Lola y Marco?
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Ellos
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Ellas
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Nostros
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Ustedes
Correct Answer
A. EllosExplanation
The correct answer is "ellos" because Lola and Marco are both masculine names, indicating that they are male. Therefore, the pronoun used to substitute for them should also be masculine, which is "ellos."Rate this question:
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Which subject pronoun means I?
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Nosotros
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Tú
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Yo
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Usted
Correct Answer
A. YoExplanation
The correct answer is "yo" because it is the subject pronoun that means "I" in Spanish.Rate this question:
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If you were talking about a group of girls, which pronoun would you use?
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Ellos
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Ustedes
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Ellas
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Vosotros
Correct Answer
A. EllasExplanation
The correct answer is "ellas" because it is the feminine pronoun used to refer to a group of girls. "Ellos" and "vosotros" are masculine pronouns, while "ustedes" is a gender-neutral pronoun used to refer to a group of people in general.Rate this question:
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In which Spanish-speaking country is vosotros/as used?
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Spain
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Mexico
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Guatemala
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Cuba
Correct Answer
A. SpainExplanation
In Spain, the pronoun "vosotros/as" is used. This pronoun is the plural form of "you" and is used when addressing a group of people informally. In other Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba, the pronoun "ustedes" is used instead. "Ustedes" is the formal plural form of "you" and is used in both formal and informal situations. Therefore, the correct answer is Spain.Rate this question:
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Which subject pronoun would you use to substitute for Sra Nitz?
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Usted
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él
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Ella
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Yo
Correct Answer
A. EllaExplanation
The correct subject pronoun to substitute for "Sra Nitz" is "ella." The pronoun "ella" is used to refer to a female person, which is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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Which Spanish subject pronoun means we?
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Nosotros
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Ustedes
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Yo
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Vosotros
Correct Answer
A. NosotrosExplanation
The Spanish subject pronoun "nosotros" means "we."Rate this question:
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With which type of person would you not use tú?
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Friends
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Pets
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Complete strangers
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People your own age
Correct Answer
A. Complete strangersExplanation
Tú is the informal form of "you" in Spanish and is typically used with people with whom you have a close or familiar relationship, such as friends and people your own age. However, when addressing complete strangers, it is more appropriate to use the formal form of "you" which is usted. Therefore, tú would not be used with complete strangers.Rate this question:
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Which pronoun would you use to substitute for Alejandro y yo?
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Nosotras
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Nosotros
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Vosotros
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Vosotras
Correct Answer
A. NosotrosExplanation
The pronoun "nosotros" is the correct choice because it is used to refer to a group of people that includes both males and females. In this case, "Alejandro y yo" refers to a group of people that includes Alejandro (a male) and the speaker (whose gender is not specified). Therefore, the pronoun "nosotros" is the appropriate choice to substitute for "Alejandro y yo".Rate this question:
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How do you say, "I am American."?
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Tú eres americano.
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Yo soy americano.
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Ella es americana.
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Ustedes son americanos.
Correct Answer
A. Yo soy americano.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yo soy americano." This is because the phrase "Yo soy" means "I am" and "americano" means "American" in Spanish. Therefore, the correct phrase to say "I am American" in Spanish is "Yo soy americano."Rate this question:
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Your friends ask you about your brother - how do you tell them that he is lazy?
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Ella es perezoso.
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Yo soy perezoso.
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Tú eres perezoso.
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Él es perezoso.
Correct Answer
A. Él es perezoso.Explanation
The correct answer is "Él es perezoso." This is the correct way to tell your friends that your brother is lazy. The phrase "Él es" means "he is" in Spanish, and "perezoso" means "lazy." Therefore, the sentence "Él es perezoso" translates to "He is lazy."Rate this question:
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You're just a few points away from an A. How do you suck up and say, "Sra. Nitz, you (formal) are my favorite teacher."?
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Sra. Nitz, tú eres mi profesora favorita.
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Sra. Nitz, ella es mi profesora favorita.
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Sra. Nitz, usted es mi profesora favorita.
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Sra. Nitz, yo soy mi profesora favorita.
Correct Answer
A. Sra. Nitz, usted es mi profesora favorita.Explanation
The correct answer is "Sra. Nitz, usted es mi profesora favorita." This is because "usted" is the formal form of "you" in Spanish, which is appropriate when speaking to a teacher. The other options ("tú," "ella," and "yo") are either informal or incorrect forms of addressing the teacher.Rate this question:
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How would you tell your friend, "You are funny."?
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Yo soy gracioso.
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Tú eres gracioso.
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Usted es gracioso.
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Nosotros somos graciosos.
Correct Answer
A. Tú eres gracioso.Explanation
The correct answer is "Tú eres gracioso." This is because the phrase "tú eres" is used to address a friend or someone you are familiar with informally. "Gracioso" means funny, so the phrase translates to "You are funny."Rate this question:
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You're at a soccer game yelling at the referees, "You guys are idiots!" How would you do that in Spanish?
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¡Ustedes son idiotas!
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¡Ellos son idiotas!
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¡Nosotros somos idiotas!
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¡Ellas son idiotas!
Correct Answer
A. ¡Ustedes son idiotas!Explanation
The correct answer is "¡Ustedes son idiotas!" In Spanish, "Ustedes" is the plural form of "you" and "son" means "are." Therefore, the phrase translates to "You guys are idiots!"Rate this question:
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