1.
Venga niños, ________ comer que la cena ya está lista.
Correct Answer
A. A
Explanation
The correct answer is "A". This is because "A" is the preposition that correctly completes the sentence. In this context, "Venga niños, A comer que la cena ya está lista" means "Come on children, come to eat because dinner is ready." The preposition "A" is used to indicate the destination or purpose of an action, in this case, the purpose of coming is to eat.
2.
Si estoy en la montaña rusa, estoy en ________.
Correct Answer
A. El parque de atracciones
Explanation
If I am on a roller coaster, I am at the amusement park.
3.
Quiero seguir ________ español toda la vida porque me apasiona esta lengua.
Correct Answer
D. Estudiando
Explanation
The correct answer is "estudiando". This is because the sentence is expressing the desire to continue studying Spanish for life because the person is passionate about the language. "Estudiando" is the present participle form of the verb "estudiar" which means "to study". This form is used to indicate an ongoing action or state. Therefore, it accurately conveys the idea of studying Spanish continuously in the given context.
4.
Es una vergüenza que los políticos ________ tan corruptos y nos ________ el dinero de esa manera.
Correct Answer
C. Sean, roben
Explanation
It is a shame that politicians are so corrupt and steal our money in that way.
5.
Mamá, ¿puedes contarme otra vez el cuento de Los Tres Cerditos mientras ________?
Correct Answer
A. Me duermo
Explanation
The correct answer is "me duermo." In the given sentence, the verb "contarme" (tell me) is conjugated in the present tense. Therefore, the verb that follows should also be in the present tense to maintain grammatical consistency. "Me duermo" is the correct conjugation of the verb "dormir" (to sleep) in the present tense, first person singular form. This option indicates that the person is falling asleep while their mother tells them the story.
6.
Era cierto que ________ mal pero ahora ya no.
Correct Answer
D. Se llevaban
Explanation
The correct answer is "se llevaban" because it indicates that something used to be true in the past but is no longer true. The verb "llevarse" in the imperfect tense "se llevaban" suggests an ongoing action or habit in the past.
7.
Señorita, ¿________ tan amable de rellenar esta hoja con sus datos?
Correct Answer
D. Sería
Explanation
The correct answer is "sería". In this sentence, the speaker is asking the person if they would be so kind as to fill out the form with their information. The verb "sería" is used in the conditional tense to express a hypothetical or polite request.
8.
________ ya de molestarme, que tengo mucho trabajo.
Correct Answer
A. Deja
Explanation
The correct answer is "Deja" because it means "Stop" or "Leave" in English. The phrase "ya de molestarme" can be translated as "stop bothering me" or "leave me alone." The other options, "Abandona," "Acaba," and "Termina," do not convey the same meaning as "Deja" in this context.
9.
¿Qué te apetece hacer esta noche?
Correct Answer
B. Lo que sea
Explanation
The correct answer "Lo que sea" means "Whatever" in English. It suggests that the person is open to any suggestion or activity for the night, indicating a willingness to do anything.
10.
Carlota está en contra ________ la pena de muerte.
Correct Answer
B. De
Explanation
Carlota está en contra de la pena de muerte.
11.
Está mal visto ________ a la gente mientras habla. ________ esperar hasta que terminen de hablar.
Correct Answer
C. Interrumpir / debes
Explanation
It is considered impolite to interrupt people while they are speaking. You should wait until they finish speaking.
12.
Sus razones parecen muy convincentes. ________ creo que no tiene razón.
Correct Answer
D. Sin embargo
Explanation
The phrase "Sus razones parecen muy convincentes" indicates that the person's reasons seem very convincing. The word "Sin embargo" means "however" in English, suggesting that despite the convincing reasons, the speaker does not think the person is right. Therefore, "Sin embargo" is the appropriate answer in this context.
13.
Me encanta la blusa del escaparate pero _______ la otra tienda, me gustaban más.
Correct Answer
D. Las de
Explanation
The correct answer is "las de". In the sentence, the speaker is expressing their preference for the blouses in the other store. The phrase "las de" is used to refer to the blouses specifically, indicating that the speaker liked those blouses more.
14.
Te prestaré mi móvil ________ no lo pierdas.
Correct Answer
C. Con tal de que
Explanation
The correct answer is "con tal de que". This phrase is used to express a condition or requirement that must be met in order for something else to happen. In this case, it means "as long as" or "provided that". So the sentence would translate to "I will lend you my phone as long as you don't lose it."
15.
Les haría mucha ilusión que _______ a su pedida de mano. Espero que no faltes.
Correct Answer
D. Acudieras
Explanation
The correct answer is "acudieras." This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, indicating a wish or desire. The verb "acudieras" is in the imperfect subjunctive form, which is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations in the past. In this case, it is used to express the hope that the person being addressed would attend the proposal.
16.
Haz lo que quieras pero yo en tu lugar, le ________ la verdad.
Correct Answer
A. Diría
Explanation
The correct answer is "diría". In this sentence, the verb "decir" (to say) is conjugated in the conditional tense to match the subject "yo" (I). The phrase "Haz lo que quieras pero yo en tu lugar" means "Do whatever you want but if I were you", and the word "diría" completes the sentence by indicating that the speaker would say the truth.