1.
Te veo cuando ________ a casa.
Correct Answer
B. Vengas
Explanation
The correct answer is "vengas" because it is the correct form of the verb "venir" in the present subjunctive tense. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical or uncertain situation, indicating that the speaker will see the person when they come home.
2.
Te lo cuento para que ________ una idea de lo que ha ocurrido.
Correct Answer
B. Tengas
Explanation
The correct answer is "tengas". In this sentence, "tengas" is the present subjunctive form of the verb "tener" (to have). The phrase "Te lo cuento para que..." indicates that the speaker is telling someone something in order for them to have an idea of what has happened. The subjunctive is used here to express a hypothetical or uncertain situation, emphasizing the idea that the person receiving the information may or may not have an idea of what has occurred.
3.
A Paco ________ los idiomas. Ha estudiado chino y ruso durante mucho tiempo y no entiende casi nada de ninguna de estas lenguas.
Correct Answer
D. Se le dan mal
Explanation
The phrase "se le dan mal" in Spanish means "he is not good at." In the given sentence, it is used to convey that Paco is not good at languages. The use of "se le dan mal" implies that Paco has studied Chinese and Russian for a long time but still does not understand much of either language. This phrase is commonly used to express someone's lack of skill or ability in a particular area.
4.
Marisa ________ su madre. Son como dos gotas de agua.
Correct Answer
A. Se parece a
Explanation
The correct answer is "se parece a". This is because the phrase "se parece a" means "looks like" or "resembles" in English. In the given sentence, it is stated that Marisa resembles her mother, indicating a similarity in appearance between the two.
5.
Ojalá ________ buen tiempo el fin de semana que viene porque queremos ir de picnic.
Correct Answer
B. Haga
Explanation
The correct answer is "haga" because it is the present subjunctive form of the verb "hacer" (to do/make) which is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a hope or desire for good weather next weekend.
6.
Creo que las tiendas ________ estar cerradas ya porque es bastante tarde.
Correct Answer
D. Deben de
Explanation
The correct answer is "deben de". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their belief that the stores should already be closed because it is quite late. "Deben de" is the correct phrase to indicate an obligation or necessity, in this case, the belief that the stores must be closed.
7.
No pude ir a tu fiesta de despedida. Lo siento en el alma. ________ estaba enferma con gripe.
Correct Answer
A. Es que
Explanation
The correct answer is "Es que". This phrase is used to provide an explanation or reason for something. In this context, the speaker is explaining that they couldn't attend the farewell party because someone (presumably the speaker) was sick with the flu.
8.
________ puedes tener un dormitorio muy espacioso para ti sola.
Correct Answer
D. Por fin
Explanation
Por fin is the correct answer because it means "finally" in English. The sentence is stating that you can have a very spacious bedroom all to yourself, indicating that it is something that you have been waiting for or looking forward to. Therefore, "por fin" fits the context of the sentence as it expresses the idea of something happening after a period of time or anticipation.
9.
Creemos que los salarios ________ a subir pronto. ________ muy contentos
Correct Answer
A. Van / Estamos
Explanation
The correct answer is "van / Estamos". The first blank requires a conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) that matches with the subject "los salarios" (the salaries). "Van" is the correct conjugation for the third person plural. The second blank requires a conjugation of the verb "estar" (to be) that matches with the subject "nosotros" (we). "Estamos" is the correct conjugation for the first person plural. This sentence translates to "We believe that the salaries are going to go up soon. We are very happy."
10.
Ya no nos quedan. Todos los productos de esa marca están ________.
Correct Answer
C. Agotados
Explanation
The correct answer is "agotados". This is because the sentence states that there are no more products left, indicating that they have been sold out or depleted. "Agotados" means "sold out" or "exhausted" in Spanish, which fits the context of the sentence.
11.
________ dos semanas que no he ido a clase. Tengo varicela.
Correct Answer
B. Hace
Explanation
The correct answer is "Hace". This is because the phrase "hace dos semanas" indicates a period of time that has passed since the person last went to class. The word "hace" is used to express the passage of time in Spanish.
12.
En la boda de Carla había muchas personas ________ no conocía.
Correct Answer
C. A las que
Explanation
The correct answer is "a las que". This is because in the sentence, "En la boda de Carla había muchas personas", the phrase "a las que" is used to indicate that there were many people "whom" Carla did not know. The preposition "a" is used to introduce the direct object "las que", which refers to the people Carla did not know.
13.
-¿Quiere que le corte también el flequillo un poquito?
Usted está en una…
Correct Answer
B. Peluquería
Explanation
The correct answer is "peluquería" because the question asks if the person wants their bangs trimmed, which is a service typically offered at a hair salon or peluquería. The other options, such as a butcher shop (carnicería), florist (floristería), or hardware store (ferretería), do not offer hair cutting services.
14.
-Perdone, ¿está ocupada esta butaca?
Usted está en …
Correct Answer
D. Un cine
Explanation
The person asking the question is inquiring if the seat is occupied. The response "Usted está en un cine" indicates that the seat is in a cinema.