AP Spanish : Spanish Essentials
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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.
sucias
sucio
rotos
sucios
sucios
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 #2 : Spanish Essentials
Which adjective properly completes the sentence?
El dispositivo electrónico no está cargando; me parece que estar __________.
maltratado
calificado
roto
involucrado
roto
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 #3 : Spanish Essentials
Which adjective properly completes the sentence?
No tengo hermanos; soy un hijo _______.
segundo
únicos
primera
único
único
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 #1 : Comparative And Superlative Adjectives In Spanish
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
Esta cama es __________ que esa cama.
más mal
peora
peor
más peor
la peor
peor
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 #2 : Comparative And Superlative Adjectives In Spanish
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
Tengo __________ del mundo.
el más buen perro
el perro más bueno
el mejor perro
el mejore perro
el perro mejor
el mejor perro
The superlative version of the adjective "bueno;" "good" is "el mejor." "Mejor" goes before the noun.
Example Question #4 : Spanish Essentials
Which of the following words would NOT be used to describe “las ventanas”?
Abiertas
Cerradas
Graciosas
Rotas
Graciosas
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 #5 : Spanish Essentials
Which of these is the correct object of the verb?
Monté a __________ y salí del rancho.
coche
cerdo
paloma
caballo
caballo
Montar is the verb used to get on, or ride, a horse or mule; thus the only valid option is caballo.
Example Question #6 : Spanish Essentials
Which noun best completes the sentence?
Mi madre no puede cocinar, porque __________ no está funcionando.
la puerta
el armario
el horno
la radio
el horno
The question translates to "my mother cannot cook because __________ isn't working." The only logical answer is that el horno, the oven, isn't working.
Example Question #7 : Spanish Essentials
Which of these is the correct object of the verb?
Conduje mi __________ a mi oficina ayer.
coche
casa
cerdo
maquina
coche
"Conducir" means to drive a vehicle, so the only correct answer in formal Spanish from the list above is "coche," car. While "maquina" is sometimes used informally for vehicle, it is not formal Spanish. "Cerdo" means pig, and "casa" means house.
English translation: "I drove my car to my office yesterday."
Example Question #8 : Spanish Essentials
Which word does not belong in this group?
El acuerdo
La guerra
La amistad
La paz
La guerra
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.
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