Understanding Spanish Accent Marks

Front

What is the primary purpose of accent marks in the Spanish language?

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To show stress on a syllable

Front

In which of the following words is the accent mark used to distinguish between two words with different meanings? Options: si (if) and sí (yes), pero (but) and perro (dog), casa (house) and caza (hunt), mesa (table) and misa (mass)

Back

si (if) and sí (yes)

Front

Which rule applies to the word "camión" regarding accent marks?

Back

It is a word ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's' with stress on the last syllable.

Front

Which of the following words is correctly accented according to Spanish accentuation rules? telefóno, arból, pajaró, canción

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canción

Front

What is the rule for accent marks in grave words if they end in anything other than n, s, or a vowel?

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They have an accent mark if the stress is on the second to last syllable.

Front

Which of the following words needs an accent mark to indicate stress on the penultimate syllable? examen, facil, arbol, lapiz

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facil

Front

In the word "rápido," what does the accent mark indicate?

Back

Stress on the first syllable

Front

Which of the following pairs of words demonstrates the use of accent marks to differentiate meaning? tu (your) and tú (you), el (the) and él (he), mas (but) and más (more)

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All of the above

Front

What is the rule for accent marks in words ending in a vowel, 'n', or 's'?

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They have an accent mark if the stress is on the last syllable.

Front

In the word "televisión," what does the accent mark indicate?

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Stress on the last syllable