1.
Tú _____________( cepillarse) los dientes con un cepillo de dientes y la pasta dentífrica.
Correct Answer
B. Te cepillas
Explanation
The correct answer is "te cepillas." This is the correct conjugation of the reflexive verb "cepillarse" in the second person singular form. It means "you brush" and is used when talking about someone brushing their teeth.
2.
Ellos ______________( levantarse) muy tarde cada sábado.
Correct Answer
D. Se levantan
Explanation
The correct answer is "se levantan". In Spanish, reflexive verbs are used to indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves. In this sentence, "levantarse" is the reflexive form of the verb "levantar" and it means "to get up". The pronoun "se" is used to indicate that the subject "ellos" (they) are performing the action on themselves. Therefore, "se levantan" correctly translates to "they get up".
3.
Yo _______________(ponerse) unos pantalones y un suéter cuando hace frío.
Correct Answer
B. Me pongo
Explanation
The correct answer is "me pongo." In Spanish, the verb "ponerse" is used to express the action of putting on clothes or getting dressed. The subject of the sentence is "yo" (I), so the correct form of the verb to use is "me pongo." This translates to "I put on" or "I get dressed."
4.
Yo necesito _______________ y ___________ para bañarme en el baño.
Correct Answer
C. El jabón, el champú
Explanation
To bathe in the bathroom, one needs soap (el jabón) and shampoo (el champú). These two items are essential for cleaning and maintaining personal hygiene while taking a shower or bath. The other options (la ducha, el comedor; la química, el inglés; la mochila, el bolígrafo) do not relate to bathing or personal hygiene.
5.
Nosotros _____________( lavarse) antes de vestirnos.
Correct Answer
D. Nos lavamos
Explanation
The correct answer is "nos lavamos." In Spanish, the reflexive pronoun "nos" is used to indicate that the subject is performing the action on themselves. In this case, "lavarse" means "to wash oneself." Therefore, "nos lavamos" translates to "we wash ourselves."
6.
When using reflexive verbs, it is imperative to use a reflexive particle, or pronoun in order to express the idea of reflexive.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
When using reflexive verbs, it is necessary to use a reflexive particle or pronoun to indicate that the action of the verb is being performed on the subject itself. This is because reflexive verbs indicate actions that the subject is doing to themselves. Without the reflexive particle or pronoun, the meaning of the sentence may change or become unclear. Therefore, it is important to include the reflexive element when using reflexive verbs.
7.
There are such things as verbs that can be used reflexively or non-reflexively; they do NOT mean the same thing but are related in meaning.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Verbs that can be used reflexively or non-reflexively are indeed related in meaning, but they do not mean the same thing. When used reflexively, the subject of the verb is also the object, indicating that the action is being performed on oneself. On the other hand, when used non-reflexively, the subject of the verb is separate from the object, indicating that the action is being performed on someone or something else. Therefore, the statement that such verbs are related in meaning but do not have the same meaning is true.
8.
When conjugating verbs, the subject pronoun is ESSENTIAL when expressing the verb.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The subject pronoun is not essential when expressing the verb. In many languages, including English, the subject pronoun can often be omitted because the verb form itself indicates the subject. For example, instead of saying "I am going," you can simply say "Am going." This is known as subject-verb agreement, where the verb form changes based on the subject. Therefore, the statement that the subject pronoun is essential when expressing the verb is false.
9.
Which one does NOT fit with the subject of Mi Rutina Diaria?
Correct Answer
B. La mochila
Explanation
The subject of "Mi Rutina Diaria" (My Daily Routine) is about personal hygiene and grooming activities. The items mentioned in the question - afeitadora (razor), cepillo de dientes (toothbrush), and toalla (towel) - all relate to personal grooming and hygiene. However, "la mochila" (backpack) does not fit with the subject as it is not related to personal grooming or hygiene.
10.
There is only position for the reflexive pronoun in a sentence in Spanish. That is to say, that the reflexive pronoun has only ONE place in a sentence.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The explanation for the answer "False" is that there can be multiple positions for the reflexive pronoun in a sentence in Spanish. It can be placed before the verb, attached to the end of the verb, or even placed after the verb if the verb is in the infinitive form. Therefore, the statement that the reflexive pronoun has only one place in a sentence is incorrect.