1.
Tú (conversar)_________ poco.
Explanation
The correct answer is "conversas" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "conversar" for the subject "tú" in the present tense.
2.
Tú (sufrir)_________ de los nervios.
Explanation
The correct answer is "sufres" because the verb "sufrir" is conjugated in the second person singular form. In Spanish, when referring to oneself, the pronoun "tú" is used and it corresponds to the verb form "sufres".
3.
Tú (preparar)_________ una buena cena.
Explanation
The correct answer is "preparas" because it agrees with the subject "tú" and the verb "preparar" in the present tense. In Spanish, verbs conjugate differently depending on the subject, and "preparas" is the correct conjugation for the subject "tú" in the present tense.
4.
Ustedes (vivir)_________ en California.
Explanation
The correct answer is "viven" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "vivir" for the subject "ustedes" in the present tense. "Viven" is the third-person plural form of the verb, which is used when referring to a group of people. Therefore, the sentence "Ustedes viven en California" translates to "You all live in California."
5.
María (buscar)_________ a Rosita todo el día.
Explanation
The correct answer is "busca" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "buscar" in the present tense for the subject "María".
6.
Rosa (entrar)_________ el edificio.
Explanation
The correct answer is "entra" because it agrees with the subject "Rosa" in the present tense. "Entrar" is the infinitive form of the verb, and when conjugated for the third person singular, it becomes "entra." This means that Rosa is currently entering the building.
7.
Amanda y yo (trabajar)_________ en el hospital.
Explanation
The correct answer is "trabajamos" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "trabajar" in the first person plural form. In Spanish, when referring to ourselves and another person, we use the "nosotros" form of the verb, which ends in "-amos" for regular -ar verbs like "trabajar". Therefore, "trabajamos" is the correct form to use in this sentence, meaning "Amanda and I work" or "Amanda and I are working" in English.
8.
Tú (andar)_________ cada día.
Explanation
The correct answer is "andas" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "andar" for the subject "tú" in the present tense. "Andas" is the second person singular form of the verb, which is used when referring to "you" in a casual or familiar way. This means that the sentence is saying "You walk every day."
9.
Nosotras (mandar)_________ el libro por correo.
Explanation
The correct answer is "mandamos" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "mandar" in the first person plural form ("we"). In this sentence, "Nosotras" is the subject and it is followed by the verb "mandar" in the present tense. Since "mandamos" is the conjugation that matches with the subject "Nosotras," it is the correct answer.
10.
Tú (mandar)_________ muchos recuerdos.
Explanation
The correct answer is "mandas". In this sentence, the subject "tú" is conjugated with the verb "mandar" in the present tense. The verb "mandar" means "to send" or "to give regards". Since "tú" is the second person singular pronoun, the verb is conjugated as "mandas".
11.
La señora Peña (preparar)_________ una buena cena.
Explanation
The correct answer is "prepara" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "preparar" in the third person singular form (she). In this sentence, "La señora Peña" is the subject and "prepara" is the verb that agrees with the subject in number and person. Therefore, the correct form is "prepara" to indicate that the lady is preparing a good dinner.
12.
María y Juan (firmar)_________ la petición.
Explanation
The correct answer is "firman" because the verb "firmar" is conjugated in the third person plural form to match the subject "María y Juan." In Spanish, verbs must agree with the subject in both person and number.
13.
El hombre (preparar)_________ muchísima comida.
Explanation
The correct answer is "prepara" because it agrees with the subject "el hombre" in the present tense. The verb "preparar" means "to prepare" and when conjugated for the third person singular, it becomes "prepara". Therefore, the sentence translates to "The man prepares a lot of food."
14.
Las profesoras (romper)_________ el juguete.
Explanation
The correct answer is "rompen" because it agrees with the subject "las profesoras" in the present tense. In Spanish, when a subject is plural and feminine, the verb also needs to be plural and feminine. Therefore, "rompen" is the correct form of the verb "romper" to match the subject "las profesoras."
15.
Ustedes (llevar)_________ los perros al parque.
Explanation
The correct answer is "llevan" because it is the conjugation of the verb "llevar" in the present tense for the subject "ustedes" which means "you all" in Spanish. Therefore, the sentence translates to "You all take the dogs to the park."
16.
Yo (discutir)_________ de política.
Explanation
The correct answer is "discuto" because it agrees with the subject "Yo" and the verb "discutir" in the present tense. The "-o" ending indicates that it is conjugated for the first person singular.
17.
Yo (desear)_________ que la guerra termine.
Explanation
The correct answer is "deseo" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "desear" (to desire) in the first person singular form. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their desire for the war to end.
18.
Ustedes (bailar)_________ muy bien.
Explanation
The correct answer is "bailan" because the verb "bailar" is conjugated in the third person plural form to agree with the subject "ustedes," which is the formal plural form of "you" in Spanish.
19.
La profesora y yo (sufrir)_________ de muchos dolores.
Explanation
The correct answer is "sufrimos" because the subject of the sentence is "la profesora y yo" (the teacher and I), which is a plural subject. Therefore, the verb "sufrir" (to suffer) needs to be conjugated in the first person plural form, which is "sufrimos." This form matches both the subject and the tense of the sentence.