Spanish Class Placement Test
Take this placement test to see which Spanish Class is right for you. You must complete the entire quiz to get your score. Do not get discouraged if you do not know the answers! Just finish the test since it will tell you which class is right for you.
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Choose the correct translation: The red houses
- A.
La casa roja
- B.
Los casas rojos
- C.
Las casas rojas
- D.
Las casa roja
Correct Answer
C. Las casas rojasExplanation
The correct translation for "The red houses" is "las casas rojas" in Spanish. "Las" is the feminine plural form of the definite article "the" in Spanish, which agrees with the noun "casas" (houses) in both gender and number. "Rojas" is the feminine plural form of the adjective "red," agreeing with "casas" in gender and number as well. Therefore, "las casas rojas" is the correct translation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of ser/estar. Yo __________ en mi casa.
Correct Answer
estoyExplanation
The correct answer is "estoy" because the verb "estar" is used to express a temporary state or location. In this sentence, the speaker is indicating their current location, which is their house. Since the location is temporary, the verb "estar" is used in its first person singular form "estoy."Rate this question:
- 3.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of ser/estar. El _______________ de Colombia.
Correct Answer
esExplanation
The correct answer is "es" because in this sentence we are talking about the nationality or origin of Colombia, which is a permanent characteristic and is expressed with the verb "ser".Rate this question:
- 4.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of ser/estar. Nosotros __________________ contentos hoy.
Correct Answer
estamosExplanation
The correct answer is "estamos" because the verb "estar" is used to express temporary states or conditions, such as being happy. In this case, "estamos" is the correct form of "estar" for the subject "nosotros" (we) in the present tense.Rate this question:
- 5.
Translate into Spanish. May 3rd, 2009
- A.
El tercero de mayo, dos millones nueve
- B.
El tres de mayo, dos mil nueve
- C.
Mayo tercero, dos mil nueve
Correct Answer
B. El tres de mayo, dos mil nueveExplanation
The correct answer is "El tres de mayo, dos mil nueve" because it is the correct translation of "May 3rd, 2009" into Spanish. It follows the correct format of stating the day, followed by the month and then the year.Rate this question:
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- 6.
¿Que hora es?
- A.
Son las unas y quince.
- B.
Es la una y quince.
- C.
Es una y quince.
Correct Answer
B. Es la una y quince.Explanation
The correct answer is "Es la una y quince." This is the correct way to say "It is one fifteen" in Spanish. In Spanish, when telling the time, you use the singular form "es la una" (it is one) followed by the minutes. In this case, "y quince" means "and fifteen."Rate this question:
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- 7.
Translate into Spanish. We eat
Correct Answer
Nosotros comemos, comemos, Nosotros comemos., comemos.Explanation
The given answer is a repetition of the phrase "Nosotros comemos" followed by a period. It seems to be a mistake or an error in the translation. The correct translation for "We eat" in Spanish is "Nosotros comemos". Therefore, the given answer does not provide a coherent translation and is incorrect.Rate this question:
- 8.
Translate into Spanish. They live
Correct Answer
Ellos viven, viven, Ellas viven, Ellos/as viven, Ellos/Ellas vivenExplanation
The given correct answer provides different translations for the phrase "They live" in Spanish. The translations provided include "Ellos viven" (which means "They live"), "viven" (which also means "They live"), "Ellas viven" (which means "They live" when referring to a group of females), "Ellos/as viven" (which means "They live" when referring to a mixed group of males and females), and "Ellos/Ellas viven" (which means "They live" when referring to either males or females).Rate this question:
- 9.
Translate into Spanish. I prefer chicken.
Correct Answer
Yo prefiero pollo., Prefiero pollo., Yo prefiero pollo, Prefiero polloExplanation
The correct answer is "Yo prefiero pollo." or "Prefiero pollo." Both options correctly translate the sentence "I prefer chicken" into Spanish. The use of "yo" (I) is optional in this case, as the verb form "prefiero" already indicates the first person singular.Rate this question:
- 10.
Translate into Spanish. I want to study.
Correct Answer
Yo quiero estudiar., Quiero estudiar., Yo quiero estudiar, Quiero estudiarExplanation
The correct answer is "Yo quiero estudiar" and "Quiero estudiar". Both phrases mean "I want to study" in Spanish. The repetition of the phrases is unnecessary and does not change the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 11.
Translate into Spanish. I'm going to go to class.
Correct Answer
Yo voy a ir a clase., Voy a ir a clase., Yo me voy a ir a clase., Yo voy a ir a clase, Voy a ir a claseExplanation
The correct answer is "Yo voy a ir a clase." This is the correct translation of the given sentence "I'm going to go to class" into Spanish. The other options either have unnecessary words or incorrect word order.Rate this question:
- 12.
Translate into Spanish. She is going to sing.
Correct Answer
Ella va a cantar., Va a cantar., Ella va a cantar, Va a cantar, Va a cantar ella.Explanation
The correct answer options are all valid translations of the given sentence "She is going to sing" in Spanish. Each option correctly conveys the meaning that a female subject will perform the action of singing in the future.Rate this question:
- 13.
Fill in the blank with the missing word to complete the sentence. Our friends are in Nicaragua. __________ amigos estan en Nicaragua.
Correct Answer
NuestrosExplanation
The missing word to complete the sentence is "Nuestros". In Spanish, "nuestros" means "our" in English. Therefore, the correct sentence in English is "Our friends are in Nicaragua."Rate this question:
- 14.
Fill in the blank with the missing word to complete the sentence. His pencil is on the chair. __________ lapiz esta en la silla.
Correct Answer
SuExplanation
The missing word in the sentence is "Su". This is because "Su" is the Spanish word for "His" or "Her", which is the possessive pronoun that matches the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct translation of the sentence is "His pencil is on the chair."Rate this question:
- 15.
Fill in the blanks with the missing words to complete the sentence. Julia is stronger than Juan. Julia es __________ _________ ________ Juan.
Correct Answer
mas fuerte queExplanation
The correct answer is "mas fuerte que." This is because the sentence is comparing the strength of Julia and Juan, and in Spanish, the comparative form of "strong" is "mas fuerte." "Que" is used to indicate the comparison between the two individuals. Therefore, the sentence translates to "Julia is stronger than Juan."Rate this question:
- 16.
Fill in the blanks with the missing words to complete the sentence. I have more pencils than Mario. Yo tengo ________ ________ ________ Mario
Correct Answer
mas lapices queExplanation
The correct answer is "más lápices que". This is the correct completion of the sentence in Spanish, which translates to "I have more pencils than Mario" in English. The phrase "más lápices que" means "more pencils than" and is used to compare the quantity of pencils that the speaker has with the quantity that Mario has.Rate this question:
- 17.
Fill in with the correct conjugation of the verb: estudiar Es bueno que nosotros ____________ español.
Correct Answer
estudiemosExplanation
The correct answer is "estudiemos" because the sentence is expressing a subjective opinion or a desire. The phrase "Es bueno que nosotros" indicates that the speaker believes it is good for them to study Spanish. In this context, the verb "estudiar" needs to be conjugated in the present subjunctive form to match the subjunctive mood of the sentence.Rate this question:
- 18.
Fill in with the correct form of the verb: ver Es probable que mi amiga me __________ en el restaurante.
Correct Answer
veaExplanation
In this sentence, the phrase "Es probable que" indicates uncertainty or possibility. The verb "ver" is conjugated in the present subjunctive form to match the uncertainty. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "vea." This means "It is probable that my friend sees me at the restaurant."Rate this question:
- 19.
Fill in with the correct form of the verb: bailar Quiero que ella ___________.
Correct Answer
baile, baile.Explanation
The correct answer is "baile, baile." This is the correct form of the verb "bailar" in the present subjunctive tense. The sentence is expressing a desire or a wish for someone else to dance, so the verb needs to be conjugated accordingly.Rate this question:
- 20.
Make the following plural: El carro
- A.
El carros
- B.
Las carros
- C.
Les carros
- D.
Los carros
Correct Answer
D. Los carrosExplanation
The correct answer is "los carros" because in Spanish, when a noun is masculine and plural, the definite article "el" changes to "los" to indicate plural. Additionally, the noun "carro" also changes to "carros" to match the plural form.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Translate into Spanish.I sing
Correct Answer
yo canto, canto, yo canto., canto., Yo canto.Explanation
The given answer "yo canto, canto, yo canto., canto., Yo canto." is the correct translation of "I sing" into Spanish. The repetition of "canto" emphasizes the action of singing, and the use of "yo" indicates that the subject performing the action is "I".Rate this question:
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