Pronombres: Subject Pronouns Trivia Questions! Quiz

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Pronombres: Subject Pronouns Trivia Questions! Quiz - Quiz

In the study of pronouns within a given language, a pronoun is a word used as a noun phrase referring to any of the participants in the discourse of a sentence (i. E. “I”, “They”, “We”). In the following quiz, we’ll be looking at the pronouns, or “Pronombres” of the Spanish language, what they are and how they are used in the structure of a sentence. Let’s see how much you know!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which Spanish subject pronoun means "I"?
- A.
  
  Nosotros
- B.
  
  Ellas
- C.
  
  Usted
- D.
  
  Vosotros
- E.
  
  Yo
Correct Answer
E. Yo

Explanation
The correct answer is "Yo" because it is the Spanish subject pronoun that means "I".

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2.

If you were talking ABOUT a group of girls, which subject pronoun would you use?
- A.
  
  Ellos
- B.
  
  Ustedes
- C.
  
  Ellas
- D.
  
  Nosotras
- E.
  
  Vosotras
Correct Answer
C. Ellas

Explanation
The correct answer is "Ellas" because it is the subject pronoun used to refer to a group of females. "Ellos" is used to refer to a group of males or a mixed group, "Ustedes" is the formal subject pronoun used to refer to a group of people regardless of their gender, "Nosotras" is the subject pronoun used to refer to a group of females including the speaker, and "Vosotras" is the subject pronoun used to refer to a group of females excluding the speaker.

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3.

Which subject pronoun would you use if you were talking TO this person?
- A.
  
  Ella
- B.
  
  Usted
- C.
  
  Él
- D.
  
  Yo
- E.
  
  Tú
Correct Answer
B. Usted

Explanation
If you were talking to Ella, you would use the subject pronoun "Usted". "Usted" is the formal subject pronoun used when addressing someone respectfully or in a formal manner.

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4.

In what Spanish-speaking country is Vosotros/Vosotras used?
- A.
  
  Spain
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  Guatemala
- D.
  
  Cuba
- E.
  
  Equatorial Guinea
Correct Answer
A. Spain

Explanation
Vosotros/Vosotras is a form of the second person plural pronoun used in Spanish. It is specifically used in Spain, where it is the preferred way to address a group of people informally. In other Spanish-speaking countries like Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and Equatorial Guinea, alternative forms such as ustedes or vos are used instead. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is Spain.

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5.

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for MR. BABYLON as your subject?
- A.
  
  Usted
- B.
  
  Él
- C.
  
  Yo
- D.
  
  Ella
- E.
  
  Ellos
Correct Answer
B. Él

Explanation
The subject pronoun "Él" can be used to substitute for "MR. BABYLON" as the subject. This pronoun is used to refer to a male person or entity.

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6.

Which Spanish subject pronoun means "We"?
- A.
  
  Ustedes
- B.
  
  Yo
- C.
  
  Nosotros
- D.
  
  Vosotros
- E.
  
  Ellas
Correct Answer
C. Nosotros

Explanation
The Spanish subject pronoun "Nosotros" means "We".

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7.

Which subject pronoun would you use to talk TO this subject?
- A.
  
  Ustedes
- B.
  
  Ellas
- C.
  
  Ellos
- D.
  
  Nosotros
- E.
  
  Tú
Correct Answer
A. Ustedes

Explanation
The subject pronoun "Ustedes" is used to talk to a group of people in a formal or polite manner. It is the plural form of "Usted" which is used to address a single person formally. Therefore, "Ustedes" is the correct subject pronoun to use when talking to the subject.

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8.

With which type of person would you NOT use "Tú"?
- A.
  
  Friends
- B.
  
  Complete strangers
- C.
  
  Family members
- D.
  
  Fellow students
- E.
  
  People your own age
Correct Answer
B. Complete strangers

Explanation
"Tú" is an informal second person singular pronoun used in Spanish. It is used to address friends, family members, fellow students, and people your own age in a casual and familiar manner. However, it is not appropriate to use "tú" with complete strangers as it may be seen as disrespectful or overly familiar. In such cases, it is more appropriate to use the formal second person singular pronoun "usted".

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9.

How many males would be required for the subject to turn masculine? For examples, Nosotros vs. Nosotras.
- A.
  
  Don't matter if there are females in the group.
- B.
  
  Males must outnumber the females.
- C.
  
  Males have to make up at least half of the group.
- D.
  
  Two or more.
- E.
  
  Just one.
Correct Answer
E. Just one.

Explanation
The subject would turn masculine with just one male. In Spanish, the gender of a subject is determined by the presence of at least one male. It doesn't matter if there are females in the group or if males outnumber females. As long as there is at least one male, the subject will be considered masculine.

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10.

Which subject pronoun would you use to talk ABOUT this person?
- A.
  
  Yo
- B.
  
  Él
- C.
  
  Ellos
- D.
  
  Ella
- E.
  
  Usted
Correct Answer
B. Él

Explanation
The correct answer is "Él." This subject pronoun is used to talk about a male person.

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11.

Which subject pronoun would you use to talk ABOUT this subject?
- A.
  
  Nosotras
- B.
  
  Vosotras
- C.
  
  Ella
- D.
  
  Ellas
- E.
  
  Ustedes
Correct Answer
D. Ellas

Explanation
The subject pronoun "Ellas" is used to talk about a group of females. It is the feminine plural form of the subject pronoun "Ella," which is used to talk about a singular female. Therefore, "Ellas" is the correct subject pronoun to use when talking about a subject represented by a group of females.

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12.

What is the abbreviation of "Ustedes"?
- A.
  
  Usds.
- B.
  
  Utds.
- C.
  
  Ud.
- D.
  
  Udes.
- E.
  
  Uds.
Correct Answer
E. Uds.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Uds." which is the abbreviation of "Ustedes". "Ustedes" is a pronoun in Spanish used to address a group of people in a formal way, equivalent to the English pronoun "you all" or "you guys". The abbreviation "Uds." is commonly used in written Spanish to represent "Ustedes" and is recognized as the correct abbreviation for this pronoun.

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13.

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for "Lola y Carlos" as your subject?
- A.
  
  Ellos
- B.
  
  Ellas
- C.
  
  Nosotros
- D.
  
  Ustedes
- E.
  
  Vosotros
Correct Answer
A. Ellos

Explanation
The subject pronoun "Ellos" is the correct answer because it is the masculine plural form and can be used to substitute for "Lola y Carlos" as the subject. "Ellos" refers to a group of males or a mixed group of males and females.

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14.

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for "Alejandro y yo" as your subject?
- A.
  
  Nosotras
- B.
  
  Nosotros
- C.
  
  Vosotros
- D.
  
  Vosotras
- E.
  
  Ustedes
Correct Answer
B. Nosotros

Explanation
The subject pronoun "Nosotros" can be used to substitute for "Alejandro y yo" as the subject. "Nosotros" is the plural form of "we" and includes both males and females.

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15.

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for "Tú y Sarita" as your subject?
- A.
  
  Ellos
- B.
  
  Nosotras
- C.
  
  Yo
- D.
  
  Ella
- E.
  
  Vosotros
Correct Answer
E. Vosotros

Explanation
The subject pronoun "Vosotros" is the correct answer because it is the plural form of "you" in Spanish and is used to refer to a group of people who the speaker is addressing. In this case, "Tú y Sarita" refers to more than one person, so "Vosotros" would be the appropriate pronoun to use as a substitute for them as the subject.

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Pronombres: Subject Pronouns Trivia Questions! Quiz

Which Spanish subject pronoun means "I"?

If you were talking ABOUT a group of girls, which subject pronoun would you use?

Which subject pronoun would you use if you were talking TO this person?

In what Spanish-speaking country is Vosotros/Vosotras used?

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for MR. BABYLON as your subject?

Which Spanish subject pronoun means "We"?

Which subject pronoun would you use to talk TO this subject?

With which type of person would you NOT use "Tú"?

How many males would be required for the subject to turn masculine? For examples, Nosotros vs. Nosotras.

Which subject pronoun would you use to talk ABOUT this person?

Which subject pronoun would you use to talk ABOUT this subject?

What is the abbreviation of "Ustedes"?

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for "Lola y Carlos" as your subject?

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for "Alejandro y yo" as your subject?

Which subject pronoun could you use to substitute for "Tú y Sarita" as your subject?