Spanish Final Spring Review

How do you say "uncle" in Spanish?

• el tío

• el primo

• el abuelo

• el hermano

Answer explanation

In Spanish, "uncle" is translated as "el tío." The other options refer to different family members: "el primo" means cousin, "el abuelo" means grandfather, and "el hermano" means brother.

What is the Spanish word for "boy"?

• el muchacho

• el abuelo

• el padre

• el primo

Answer explanation

The Spanish word for "boy" is "el muchacho." The other options refer to different family members: "el abuelo" means grandfather, "el padre" means father, and "el primo" means cousin.

Which Spanish word means "pretty"?

• bonito(a)

• feo(a)

• alto(a)

• bajo(a)

Answer explanation

La palabra "bonito(a)" en español significa "pretty". Las otras opciones, "feo(a)" significa "ugly", "alto(a)" significa "tall", y "bajo(a)" significa "short", por lo que la respuesta correcta es "bonito(a)".

Which of the following is the correct Spanish possessive adjective for "my" (singular)?

• mi

• tu

• su

• nuestro

Answer explanation

The correct Spanish possessive adjective for "my" (singular) is "mi." The other options refer to different possessive forms: "tu" means "your," "su" means "his/her/their," and "nuestro" means "our."

What is the Spanish possessive adjective for "your" (plural, formal)?

• sus

• tus

• mis

• nuestros

Answer explanation

The correct Spanish possessive adjective for "your" (plural, formal) is "sus." This form is used to indicate possession for multiple people or in formal contexts, while "tus" is informal and singular.

What is the correct conjugation of "ser" for "ellas"?

• son

• somos

• es

• eres

Answer explanation

The correct conjugation of "ser" for "ellas" is "son". This is the third person plural form, used when referring to a group of females. The other options do not match the subject "ellas".

What is the Spanish translation for "to wait (for); hope"?

• esperar

• enseñar

• dibujar

• desear

Answer explanation

The Spanish verb "esperar" means "to wait (for)" and can also mean "to hope." The other options do not convey this meaning, making "esperar" the correct choice.

What is the correct Spanish verb for "to sing"?

• cantar

• conversar

• descansar

• escuchar

Answer explanation

El verbo correcto para "to sing" en español es "cantar". Las otras opciones, "conversar" (to converse), "descansar" (to rest) y "escuchar" (to listen), no significan cantar.

Which verb means "to carry" in Spanish?

• llevar

• bailar

• buscar

• caminar

Answer explanation

The verb "llevar" means "to carry" in Spanish. The other options do not convey this meaning: "bailar" means "to dance," "buscar" means "to search," and "caminar" means "to walk."

What is the Spanish translation for "to ask (a question)"?

• preguntar

• preparar

• terminar

• tomar

Answer explanation

The correct translation for "to ask (a question)" in Spanish is "preguntar." The other options, "preparar" (to prepare), "terminar" (to finish), and "tomar" (to take), do not convey the meaning of asking a question.