Hace + Time Expressions/IR Verb

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This quiz focuses on the use of 'Hace + time expressions' and the verb 'Ir' in Spanish, assessing understanding of duration expressions and basic verb conjugations. It's crucial for learners aiming to enhance their proficiency in Spanish language constructs.

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1.

We have been swimming for one hour.

Explanation
The phrase "Hace una hora que nadamos" in Spanish translates to "We have been swimming for one hour" in English. The phrase "hace una hora que" indicates the duration of an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. In this case, it is used to express that the swimming activity started one hour ago and is still continuing.

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2.

I have been a member of the Spanish Club for 3 years.

Explanation
The given sentence in Spanish translates to "I have been a member of the Spanish Club for 3 years." The phrase "Hace tres años que" indicates the duration of time that has passed, and "soy miembro del club español" means "I am a member of the Spanish Club." Therefore, the sentence accurately conveys the idea that the person has been a member of the club for the past three years.

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3.

How long have you (familiar) been a student at GSMST?

Explanation
The answer provided is a direct translation of the question into Spanish. It correctly uses the phrase "¿Cuánto tiempo hace que eres estudiante de GSMST?" to ask how long the person has been a student at GSMST.

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4.

He has been eating apples for 5 years.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Hace cinco años que él come manzanas." This is the correct translation of the given sentence "He has been eating apples for 5 years" in Spanish. It accurately conveys the meaning that the person has been continuously eating apples for a period of five years.

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5.

It has been 5 years since I have seen movie.

Explanation
The given answer is incorrect. The correct translation of the sentence "It has been 5 years since I have seen a movie" in Spanish is "Hace 5 años que no veo una película." The correct translation should include the word "no" to indicate that the person hasn't seen a movie in 5 years.

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6.

Mario y Paco __________ a la playa porque quieren nadar en el mar con los tiburones.

Explanation
Mario and Paco are going to the beach because they want to swim in the sea with the sharks.

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7.

Sra. Steele _______ a explicar saber y conocer.

Explanation
The correct answer is "va" because the sentence is in Spanish and "va" is the third person singular form of the verb "ir" which means "to go". Therefore, the sentence would translate to "Mrs. Steele goes on explaining to know and understand."

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8.

Mi amiga y yo __________ a hablar por teléfono después de las clases.

Explanation
The correct answer is "vamos" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "mi amiga y yo" is plural. "Vamos" is the conjugated form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the present tense for the first person plural. Therefore, it correctly translates to "My friend and I go" or "My friend and I are going" in English.

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9.

Otros estudiantes ___________ a hacer la tarea.

Explanation
The correct answer is "van" because it is the correct form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the third person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes). The sentence is saying "Other students go to do the homework."

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10.

Yo ________ a GSMST porque soy muy inteligente.

Explanation
The correct answer is "voy." The sentence structure suggests that the speaker is talking about themselves and their reason for attending GSMST, which is because they are very intelligent. The verb "voy" is the first person singular form of the verb "ir" (to go), indicating that the speaker is talking about their own action of going to GSMST.

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