Demonstrative Adjectives/Pronouns, Expressing Ownership, And Idioms With Tener
In this test you will study the demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, expressing ownership, and the idioms of tener.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
_________ hombre es nuestro vecino; vive en esa casa.
- A.
Estos
- B.
Esa
- C.
Este
Correct Answer
C. EsteExplanation
The correct answer is "Este". In the given sentence, the word "hombre" is masculine singular, so we need to use the masculine singular form of the demonstrative adjective. "Este" is the masculine singular form of "this" in Spanish, and it agrees with "hombre". Therefore, "Este hombre" means "This man".Rate this question:
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- 2.
Estas senoras son las hermanas de ______ hombres.
- A.
Aquellos
- B.
Esa
- C.
Estas
Correct Answer
A. AquellosExplanation
The correct answer is "aquellos" because it agrees in gender and number with "hombres," which is masculine and plural. "Aquellos" is the plural form of "aquel," meaning "those" in English.Rate this question:
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- 3.
______ chicas, no estas, son de Albert City.
- A.
Eso
- B.
Aquellas
- C.
Estos
Correct Answer
B. AquellasExplanation
The correct answer is "Aquellas" because it agrees with the feminine noun "chicas" and indicates a distance from the speaker. The use of "Aquellas" suggests that the girls being referred to are further away from the speaker compared to "Estos" or "Eso".Rate this question:
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- 4.
_____ es muy curioso.
- A.
Aquella
- B.
Esa
- C.
Esto
Correct Answer
C. EstoExplanation
"Esto" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker in terms of time or location. In this case, the speaker is describing something as "very curious," and since they are talking about it in the present moment, "esto" is the appropriate choice. "Aquella" and "esa" would be used to refer to something that is further away from the speaker in time or location.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Translate "that" (near the person being spoken to) masculine.
- A.
Aquellas
- B.
Ese
- C.
Esa
Correct Answer
B. EseExplanation
The correct answer is "ese" because "ese" is the masculine form of "that" when it is used to refer to something near the person being spoken to. "Aquellas" and "esa" are both feminine forms of "that" and do not match the masculine form required in this context.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Translate "those" (away from both the speaker and the person being spoken to) feminine.
- A.
Aquellas
- B.
Ese
- C.
Estos
Correct Answer
A. AquellasExplanation
The correct answer is "aquellas". In Spanish, the word "aquellas" is used to refer to feminine objects or people that are far from both the speaker and the person being spoken to. It is the feminine plural form of the demonstrative pronoun "aquella".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Este animal es nuestro perro; _____ no es gordo.
- A.
Esta
- B.
Este
- C.
Aquella
Correct Answer
B. EsteExplanation
The correct answer is "este". In Spanish, the word "este" is used to refer to a masculine singular noun that is close to the speaker. In this sentence, "este" is used to refer to the animal, which is the speaker's dog. The word "este" is also used because "perro" is a masculine singular noun. The word "esta" would be used if the noun were feminine, and "aquella" would be used if the noun were far from the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Veo a Maria y a _____ familia a la cine.
- A.
Mi
- B.
Tu
- C.
Su
Correct Answer
C. SuExplanation
The correct answer is "su" because the sentence is referring to Maria's family, not the speaker's or the listener's family. "Su" is the possessive pronoun that means "his/her/their" in Spanish, indicating that it is Maria's family that the speaker sees at the cinema.Rate this question:
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- 9.
¿Cuando vienes a _____ casa?
- A.
Nuestra
- B.
Nuestro
- C.
Vuestras
Correct Answer
A. NuestraExplanation
The correct answer is "nuestra" because the question is asking "When are you coming to our house?" The word "nuestra" is the feminine form of "our" in Spanish, which matches with the feminine noun "casa" (house).Rate this question:
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- 10.
Estudio _____ flashitas par la clase de Espanol.
- A.
Tu
- B.
Mi
- C.
Mis
Correct Answer
C. MisExplanation
The correct answer is "mis" because "estudio" is a first-person singular verb, which means it refers to the speaker. Therefore, the possessive pronoun that matches with the first-person singular is "mis."Rate this question:
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- 11.
What means to be warm/hot?
- A.
Tener calor
- B.
Tener hombre
- C.
Tener sueno
Correct Answer
A. Tener calorExplanation
The correct answer is "tener calor." This phrase in Spanish translates to "to be warm/hot." It is used to describe the feeling of being physically warm or hot, usually due to high temperatures or physical exertion.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What means to be scared?
- A.
Tener frio
- B.
Tener miedo
- C.
Tener cuidado
Correct Answer
B. Tener miedoExplanation
To be scared means to have fear or to be afraid. "Tener miedo" is the correct answer because it directly translates to "to have fear" in English. The other options, "tener frio" means "to be cold" and "tener cuidado" means "to be careful", which do not accurately convey the meaning of being scared.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What means to be thirsty?
- A.
Tener suerte
- B.
Tener hambre
- C.
Tener sed
Correct Answer
C. Tener sedExplanation
To be thirsty means to have the sensation or desire to drink fluids. It is a physical sensation that occurs when the body needs hydration. In Spanish, the phrase "tener sed" directly translates to "to have thirst" and is the correct answer to the question.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What means to be sleepy?
- A.
Tener sueño
- B.
Tener cuidado
- C.
Tener suerte
Correct Answer
A. Tener sueñoExplanation
"Tener sueño" means to be sleepy in Spanish. This phrase is used to describe the state of feeling tired and wanting to sleep.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What means to be lucky?
- A.
Tener suerte
- B.
Tener hambre
- C.
Tener miedo
Correct Answer
A. Tener suerteExplanation
To be lucky means to have good fortune or to experience favorable circumstances. In this context, "tener suerte" translates to "to have luck" in Spanish. This phrase implies that someone is fortunate or has had positive outcomes in their life. It can refer to various aspects such as winning a lottery, finding opportunities, or avoiding negative situations.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What means to be hungry?
- A.
Tener cuidado
- B.
Tener hambre
- C.
Tener sed
Correct Answer
B. Tener hambreExplanation
The correct answer is "tener hambre" which means "to be hungry" in Spanish. This phrase is used to express the feeling of hunger. It is a common expression used to indicate the need or desire for food.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What means to be careful?
- A.
Tener cuidado
- B.
Tener miedo
- C.
Tener sed
Correct Answer
A. Tener cuidadoExplanation
To be careful means to exercise caution or to be cautious in order to avoid potential harm or mistakes. "Tener cuidado" is a Spanish phrase that directly translates to "to have care" or "to be careful." This phrase is commonly used to remind someone to be cautious and attentive in their actions or decisions to prevent any negative consequences. It is an important trait to possess in order to ensure safety and avoid accidents or errors.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Translate I am 11 years old.
- A.
Yo tengo once anos.
- B.
Tener anos
- C.
Yo tengo muchas anos
Correct Answer
A. Yo tengo once anos.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yo tengo once anos." This sentence translates to "I am 11 years old" in English. It uses the correct verb "tener" (to have) to express age, and the number "once" (eleven) to specify the age. The word "anos" means "years" in Spanish.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What do you use with an infinitive when you want to say you have to do something?
- A.
Tener años
- B.
Tener que
- C.
Tener lugar
Correct Answer
B. Tener queExplanation
When you want to say that you have to do something, you use the phrase "tener que" in Spanish. This phrase is commonly used to express obligation or necessity. Therefore, the correct answer is "tener que".Rate this question:
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- 20.
What do you use with an infinitive to feel like doing something
- A.
Tener ganas de
- B.
Tener anos
- C.
Tener lugar
Correct Answer
A. Tener ganas deExplanation
To express the desire or feeling of wanting to do something, the phrase "tener ganas de" is used. This phrase translates to "to feel like" or "to have the desire to" in English. Therefore, when you want to indicate that you feel like doing something, you would use "tener ganas de" followed by the infinitive form of the verb.Rate this question:
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