AP Spanish : Noun Case in Spanish

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Spanish

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Ap Spanish Language

Which word does not belong in this group?

Possible Answers:

La guerra

La amistad

La paz

El acuerdo

Correct answer:

La guerra

Explanation:

The question asks the student if they are familiar with various vocabulary words used throughout their Spanish studies. "La paz" (peace), "la amistad" (friendship), and "el acuerdo" (agreement) all fit together; however, "la guerra" (war) represents conflict and does not belong in this group.

Example Question #1 : Nouns In Spanish

Which of the following cannot be used as a direct object noun in the sentence below? 

 

Which of the following answer choices could NOT be used to correctly complete the following sentence?

Estoy lavando __________

Possible Answers:

mi coche

All of the other answer choices are acceptable direct object nouns.

mi hermanito

los platos

Correct answer:

mi hermanito

Explanation:

The phrase "mi hermanito" (my little brother) cannot be used to complete this sentence because there is no presence of the personal “a.” Direct object nouns that represent people must have “a” inserted directly in front of them.

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