-ar, -er, -IR Verbs Quiz
Students are being quizzed on their knowledge of -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. Upon completion students will share their certificates with the teacher.
- 1.
Los hermanos ____________ en la picina.
- A.
Nadan
- B.
Nada
- C.
Nadamos
- D.
Nadas
Correct Answer
A. NadanExplanation
The correct answer is "nadan" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "nadar" for the subject "los hermanos" (the brothers) in the present tense. "Nadan" is the third-person plural form of the verb, which agrees with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Jason ____________ mucho. (estudiar)
Correct Answer
estudiaExplanation
The correct answer is "estudia" because it is the third person singular form of the verb "estudiar" in the present tense. In this sentence, "Jason" is the subject and the verb needs to agree with the subject in person and number. Since "Jason" is a singular third person, the correct form of the verb is "estudia."Rate this question:
- 3.
The Spanish infinitive always ends either _______, _______, or _______.
- A.
-ar
- B.
-ur
- C.
-er
- D.
-ir
- E.
-or
Correct Answer(s)
A. -ar
C. -er
D. -irExplanation
All Spanish verbs end in either -ar, --er, or -ir. This unconjugated form of the verb is called the infinitive; it tells what the action is.Rate this question:
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- 4.
(Yo) ________________ en la alfombra en la tarde.
- A.
Camino
- B.
Tomo
- C.
Descanso
- D.
Practico
Correct Answer
C. DescansoExplanation
Descansar means to rest and the first person singular form is "descanso".Rate this question:
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- 5.
Me gusta tomar leche y _________ jugo de naranja.
- A.
Tomamos
- B.
Toman
- C.
Tomas
- D.
Tomo
Correct Answer
D. TomoExplanation
The correct answer is "tomo" because it agrees with the subject "yo" (I). In Spanish, the verb "tomar" (to drink) is conjugated differently for each subject pronoun. Since the subject is "yo," the correct conjugation is "tomo." This sentence translates to "I like to drink milk and orange juice."Rate this question:
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- 6.
Héctor, Arabela, Mario y yo _________ al tenis mañana. (jugar)
Correct Answer
jugamosExplanation
This is an irregular verb, but the "nosotros" form is regular.Rate this question:
- 7.
(You informal) ____________ comida en la tarde. (comer)
- A.
Comen
- B.
Comemos
- C.
Comes
- D.
Como
Correct Answer
C. ComesExplanation
The correct answer is "comes" because it matches the subject "tú" (you informal) and the verb "comer" (to eat) conjugated in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Monica __________ telenovelas todos las noches. (ver)
Correct Answer
veExplanation
The correct answer is "ve" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "ver" in the present tense for the third person singular pronoun "Monica". In Spanish, when conjugating regular verbs ending in -er, like "ver", for the third person singular pronoun, we drop the -er ending and add -e. Therefore, "ve" is the correct form of the verb "ver" for "Monica" in this sentence.Rate this question:
- 9.
Quiero ir al parque porque ___________ con mi perro.
- A.
Corro
- B.
Corremos
- C.
Corres
- D.
Correr
Correct Answer
A. CorroExplanation
The correct answer is "corro" because it matches the subject "yo" (I) in the sentence. The verb "corro" is the first person singular form of the verb "correr" (to run), indicating that the speaker wants to go to the park to run with their dog.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Usted __________ mucha literatura. (leer)
Correct Answer
leeExplanation
"Usted" (the formal yo) is third person singular like he and she.Rate this question:
- 11.
Las "Girls Scouts" ________ galletas.
- A.
Vendes
- B.
Vendo
- C.
Vendemos
- D.
Venden
Correct Answer
D. VendenExplanation
The correct answer is "venden" because the subject "Las Girls Scouts" is plural, so the verb "venden" agrees with the subject in number.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Mi mamá me __________ mucho.
- A.
Quiere
- B.
Queremos
- C.
Quieren
- D.
Quieres
Correct Answer
A. QuiereExplanation
My momma loves me.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Mi mamá __________ que el pastel es malo para la salud.
- A.
Creen
- B.
Creemos
- C.
Cree
- D.
Crees
Correct Answer
C. CreeExplanation
The infinitive is "creer" means "to believe".
My momma believes that cake is bad for the health.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Mis amigos y yo _____ mucha tarea. (hacer)
Correct Answer
hacemosExplanation
My friends and I do a lot of homework.Rate this question:
- 15.
En mi restaurante favorito, nosotros _______ panecillos con la comida.
- A.
Recibimos
- B.
Reciben
- C.
Recibes
- D.
Recibe
Correct Answer
A. RecibimosExplanation
In my favorite restaurant, we receive muffins (little breads) with our food/meal.Rate this question:
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- 16.
En mi clase de inglés, los estudiantes ____ y____ mucho.
- A.
Escribir, leer
- B.
Dibujar, pintar
- C.
Leen, escriben
- D.
Escribimos, leemos
Correct Answer
C. Leen, escribenExplanation
In my English class, the students read and write a lot.Rate this question:
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- 17.
¿Tú ____________ la pizza conmigo? (compartir)
Correct Answer
compartesExplanation
You share the pizza with me.Rate this question:
- 18.
Ellos _________ a la clase de ejercicio los martes y jueves.
- A.
Asistes
- B.
Asistir
- C.
Asistimos
- D.
Asisten
Correct Answer
D. AsistenExplanation
They assist the exercise class Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The infinitive is "asistir".Rate this question:
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- 19.
Mis amigos y yo _____ mucha tarea.
- A.
Tiene
- B.
Tenemos
- C.
Tienen
- D.
Tengo
Correct Answer
B. TenemosExplanation
My friends and I have a lot of homework.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Felipe y Yolanda _______ las papas fritas.
- A.
Dividen
- B.
Divido
- C.
Divides
- D.
Dividimos
Correct Answer
A. DividenExplanation
Felipe and Yolanda divide the french fries.Rate this question:
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