Demonstrative And Possessive Adjectives
Questions and Answers
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Possessive adjectives are used to indicate who owns an item.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Possessive adjectives are indeed used to indicate ownership of an item. They are used before a noun to show that something belongs to someone or something. Examples of possessive adjectives include "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," and "their." These adjectives help clarify the relationship between the noun and the owner, making it clear who possesses the item in question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Translate the following: My pencil
- A.
Mis lápiz
- B.
Yo lápiz
- C.
Mi lápiz
- D.
Su lápiz
Correct Answer
C. Mi lápizExplanation
The correct answer is "Mi lápiz" which translates to "My pencil" in English. The word "mi" means "my" in Spanish, and "lápiz" means "pencil". Therefore, "Mi lápiz" accurately translates the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Translate the following: Our marker
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Sus marcador
- B.
Su marcador
- C.
Tus marcador
- D.
Nuestro marcador
Correct Answer
D. Nuestro marcadorExplanation
The correct answer is "nuestro marcador" because it translates to "our marker" in English. The word "nuestro" means "our" in Spanish, and "marcador" means "marker". Therefore, "nuestro marcador" accurately translates the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Translate the following:His map
- A.
Sus mapas
- B.
Su mapa
- C.
Nuestro mapa
- D.
Tus mapas
Correct Answer
B. Su mapaExplanation
The correct answer is "Su mapa" which translates to "His map" in English. The phrase "su mapa" indicates possession, with "su" being the possessive pronoun for the third person singular (his/her/its). Therefore, it correctly translates to "His map" in English.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Translate the following:Their folders
- A.
Su carpeta
- B.
Su cuaderno
- C.
Sus cuadernos
- D.
Sus carpetas
Correct Answer
D. Sus carpetasExplanation
The correct answer is "Sus carpetas." This is because the phrase "Their folders" is translated to Spanish as "Sus carpetas." The word "sus" is the possessive pronoun meaning "their," and "carpetas" is the noun meaning "folders." Therefore, "Sus carpetas" accurately translates the given phrase.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Demonstrative adjectives are used to indicate relationships.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Demonstrative adjectives are used to point out or identify specific nouns, not to indicate relationships. They are used to indicate proximity or distance in relation to the speaker and the listener. For example, "this" and "these" are used to refer to objects that are close to the speaker, while "that" and "those" are used to refer to objects that are farther away. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Demonstrative adjectives are used to show which item is being talked about.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Demonstrative adjectives, such as "this," "that," "these," and "those," are used to indicate and point out specific items or people. They help to clarify which item is being referred to in a sentence. Therefore, the statement that demonstrative adjectives are used to show which item is being talked about is true.Rate this question:
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- 8.
This and these adjectives refer to adjectives with a location near the speaker.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because the adjectives "this" and "these" are used to refer to objects or people that are close to the speaker. They indicate proximity to the speaker in terms of location. For example, if someone says "this book" or "these books," they are referring to books that are nearby or within reach. So, the statement correctly states that "this" and "these" adjectives refer to adjectives with a location near the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Both demonstrative and possessive adjectives are found before the noun.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Demonstrative and possessive adjectives are types of adjectives that are used to describe or indicate ownership or possession of a noun. These adjectives are always placed before the noun they modify. Therefore, the statement that both demonstrative and possessive adjectives are found before the noun is true.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following are used to describe objects near the speaker?
- A.
Este, esta, estos, estas
- B.
Ese, esa, esos, esas
- C.
Aquel, aquella, aquellos, aquellas
Correct Answer
A. Este, esta, estos, estasExplanation
The words "este, esta, estos, estas" are used to describe objects near the speaker. These words are demonstrative adjectives in Spanish that indicate proximity to the speaker. They agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. For example, "este libro" means "this book" and "estos libros" means "these books".Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following refer to objects closer to the person spoken to?
- A.
Aquel, Aquella, Aquellos, Aquellas
- B.
Este, esta, estos, estas
- C.
Ese, esa, esos, esas
Correct Answer
C. Ese, esa, esos, esasExplanation
The answer ese, esa, esos, esas refers to objects closer to the person spoken to. These are demonstrative pronouns in Spanish that indicate objects that are near the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following refer to objects not close to either the speaker or the one being spoken to?
- A.
Ese, esa, esos, esas
- B.
Aquel, Aquella, Aquellos, Aquellas
- C.
Este, esta, estos, estas
Correct Answer
B. Aquel, Aquella, Aquellos, AquellasExplanation
The words "aquel, aquella, aquellos, aquellas" refer to objects that are far from both the speaker and the person being spoken to. These words indicate a greater distance compared to the other options given.Rate this question:
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