AP Spanish : Adjectives in Spanish

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Spanish Essentials

Which adjective, when used in the blank, creates a logical and grammatically correct sentence?

Los platos están __________, pues hay que lavarlos.

Possible Answers:

rotos

sucio

sucias

sucios

Correct answer:

sucios

Explanation:

The correct answer is "sucios" (dirty) because it agrees in number and gender with "los platos" and because it makes sense in context. The answer choice "rotos" (broken) wouldn't make sense because there's no reason to wash broken plates.

English translation: "The plates are dirty, so one must wash them."

Example Question #1 : Spanish Vocabulary: Adjectives

Which adjective properly completes the sentence?

El dispositivo electrónico no está cargando; me parece que estar __________.

Possible Answers:

involucrado

roto

calificado

maltratado

Correct answer:

roto

Explanation:

Based on context, only "roto," which means broken, would fit in this sentence. "Calificado" means qualified or proven, "maltratado" means mistreated or abused, and "involucrado" means involved (in something).

English translation: "The electronic device is not charging; it seems to me that it is broken."

Example Question #2 : Spanish Essentials

Which adjective properly completes the sentence?

No tengo hermanos; soy un hijo _______.

Possible Answers:

únicos

primera

segundo

único

Correct answer:

único

Explanation:

Both "único" (only) and "segundo" (second) agree in number and gender with "hijo;" however, only "único" (only) fits in context, as it would not make sense for someone to say that they are an "hijo segundo" (second child) if that person is claiming not to have any siblings.

English translation: "I do not have siblings; I am an only child."

Example Question #2 : Spanish Essentials

Fill in the blank with the correct answer. 

Esta cama es __________ que esa cama. 

Possible Answers:

peora

la peor

peor

más mal

más peor

Correct answer:

peor

Explanation:

The correct answer is "peor." "Peor" is the comparative version of the adjective "mal," so "más mal" and "más peor" cannot exist in Spanish. Likewise because of the context, "la peor;" "the worst" cannot be used in a comparison, only as a superlative. "Peor" is an adjective that does not change based on gender, so "peora" is also wrong.

Example Question #1 : Adjectives In Spanish

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. 

Tengo __________ del mundo. 

Possible Answers:

el perro mejor

el mejor perro

el más buen perro

el mejore perro

el perro más bueno

Correct answer:

el mejor perro

Explanation:

The superlative version of the adjective "bueno;" "good" is "el mejor." "Mejor" goes before the noun.

Example Question #3 : Spanish Essentials

Which of the following words would NOT be used to describe “las ventanas”?

 

 

Possible Answers:

Cerradas

Graciosas

Rotas

Abiertas

Correct answer:

Graciosas

Explanation:

Las ventanas means “windows” in English; therefore, abiertas (open), cerradas (closed), and rotas (broken) could all be used to describe windows. Graciosas (funny) is an adjective more commonly used to describe people. 

 

 

Example Question #2 : Adjectives In Spanish

Which adjective should be used in front of the noun “día”? 

 

“Espero que tengas un __________ día.”  

 

 

Possible Answers:

Buen

Bien

Buena

Bueno

Correct answer:

Buen

Explanation:

The noun “día” is masculine and singular. Whenever the adjective “bueno” is directly in front of a masculine/singular noun, it is shortened to “buen.” Bien is an adverb.

 

 

 

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