Spanish 1 Semester 1 Proficiency Study Guide
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Las chicas _________________ las mochilas rojas.

tienen

Which of the following are definite articles in Spanish?

  • el (correct)
  • una
  • un
  • la (correct)

The phrase 'algunas chicas' translates to 'some girls'.

True (A)

Translate 'La temperatura es ochenta grados' to English.

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What is the meaning of 'hay' in English?

<p>there is (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some boys = ______________ chicos

<p>algunos</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phrases with their English translation:

<p>A veces = sometimes Todo el día = all day También = also En el océano pacífico = in the Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

Translate 'verano' to English.

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What is the term for the base form of a verb in Spanish that has not been conjugated?

<p>Infinitive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All cognates look and sound exactly the same in both Spanish and English.

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Give an example of an irregular verb in Spanish.

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To __________ a verb means to change it from its infinitive form to correspond with a subject.

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Match the following Spanish numbers with their English translations:

<p>Diez = Ten Quince = Fifteen Veinte = Twenty Cien = One hundred</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Spanish verb?

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In Spanish, 'hay' translates to 'are' in English.

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Translate 'seventy-three' into Spanish.

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What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'aplaudir' for the subject 'Usted'?

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The Spanish word for 'history' is 'la ciencia'.

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What is the Spanish translation for 'the calculator'?

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The students ______________ (llegar) tarde.

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Match the days of the week in Spanish with the correct day that follows:

<p>lunes = martes jueves = viernes martes = miércoles viernes = sábado domingo = lunes miércoles = jueves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct response to '¿Cómo estás?' (How are you?)?

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What does 'tener' mean in English?

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Yo __________________ un grande libro.

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What does 'nadar' translate to in English?

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In Spanish, 'vosotras' is used to refer to a group of males.

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What is the formal 'you' in Spanish?

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Translate 'comer': to ____________.

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Which of the following is the correct ER verb ending in the present tense for 'nosotros'?

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The third person singular form of 'hablar' for 'ella' is __________.

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Match the following verbs to their English translations:

<p>escuchar = to listen leer = to read bailar = to dance estudiar = to study</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the present tense endings for AR verbs?

<p>o, as, a, amos, áis, an</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the verb 'nadar'?

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The term 'vosotras' is used for addressing a group of males in Spain.

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Translate 'comer' to English.

<p>to eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ustedes' _______________ (cantar) en el coro.

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Match the verbs with their meanings:

<p>hablar = to talk practicar = to practice estudiar = to study mirar = to look</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct present tense ending for ER verbs for 'nosotros'?

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The verb 'vivir' translates to 'to _________________'.

<p>live</p> Signup and view all the answers

The phrase 'Tú y yo' translates to 'You and I'.

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Which of the following is an example of an irregular verb in Spanish?

<p>ir (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Spanish word for 'I' is 'tú'.

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What is the Spanish translation for the number 'fifty-nine'?

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Match the following subject pronouns with their correct English translations:

<p>yo = I nosotros = we (masculine) vosotras = y’all (feminine; used in Spain) ellas = they (feminine)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognate in Spanish?

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The term for base form of a verb that has not been conjugated is called an infinitive.

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How do you say 'seventy-three' in Spanish?

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Translate 'las plumas' into English.

<p>the pens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Juan y yo __________________ ocho clases.

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Match the Spanish questions with their appropriate responses:

<p>¿Cómo te llamas? = Me llamo Juan. ¿De dónde eres? = Soy de España. ¿Qué tal? = Bien, gracias. ¡Mucho gusto! = Igualmente.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which day of the week comes after 'martes'?

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La __________ (maestra) enseña la historia.

<p>maestra</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'calculadora' means 'pencil' in English.

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The term 'otoño' translates to 'winter' in English.

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Translate 'no hace mucho calor' to English.

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Llueve (a veces) translates to ____________ (English).

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Match the Spanish vocabulary with its English translation:

<p>A veces = sometimes Verano = summer Todo el día = all day También = also</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is correct?

<p>Un parque nacional translates to 'a national park'. (A), Los Estados Unidos translates to 'the United States'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article 'la' is a definite article in Spanish.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sentence 'La temperatura es ochenta grados' means 'The temperature is __________ degrees.'

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Flashcards

Infinitive

The basic form of a verb, used to describe an action or state of being without reference to a specific subject or tense.

Cognate

A word in one language that has a similar form and meaning to a word in another language.

Irregular verb

A verb that does not follow the typical conjugation patterns of a language.

Conjugate

To change a verb to show the subject and tense.

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Translate

To express the meaning of something in another language.

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Subject Pronouns (Spanish)

Words that represent the subject of a sentence (e.g., I, you, he, she, it, we, they).

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Types of Spanish Verbs

Regular, Irregular, and Stem-changing Spanish verbs.

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Counting from 10 to 100 (Spanish)

Translation of numbers from English to Spanish.

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AR verb endings

The endings for AR verbs in the present tense.

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Tú (informal you)

Used for informal situations, like when speaking to a friend.

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Usted (formal you)

Used when speaking politely to someone you don't know well or to someone older.

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nadar

to swim

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practicar

to practice

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correr

to run

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comer

to eat

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hablar

to speak

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Definite articles in Spanish

Words that specify a particular person, place, or thing.

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Indefinite articles in Spanish

Words that refer to a general person, place, or thing.

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Spanish definite articles

el, la, los, las (meaning "the" in English)

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Spanish indefinite articles

un, una, unos, unas (meaning "a/an" or "some" in English)

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Verano in Spanish

Summer

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Llueve (a veces) translation

It rains sometimes

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Usar la computadora in English

Use the computer

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Los Estados Unidos in English

The United States

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Days of the week

The seven days in a week, starting with Monday and ending with Sunday.

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Greetings in Spanish

Expressions used to say hello or goodbye in the Spanish language.

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School Supplies

Items commonly used in school for learning and studying.

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Present Tense Conjugation

The form of a verb that indicates an action happening now.

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Irregular Verb "tener"

A verb that does not follow the standard conjugation patterns, meaning its plural and singular forms are different.

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Spanish Subject Pronouns

Words that represent the person or thing performing an action.

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Formal & Informal You (Spanish)

Different ways of saying "you" in Spanish, based on the level of formality.

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Simple Present Tense

A verb tense used to express actions that happen habitually, regularly, or as a fact.

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Vosotras (Spain)

Y'all (feminine) used in Spain, referring to a group of two or more women.

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Ellas

They (feminine), used to refer to a group of two or more females.

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Ustedes

You (plural, formal) used to address multiple people politely.

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What are the three types of Spanish verbs?

The three types of Spanish verbs are Regular, Irregular, and Stem-Changing. Regular verbs follow the typical conjugation pattern. Irregular verbs don't follow the pattern. Stem-Changing verbs change the spelling of the stem in some forms of the verb.

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What are the Spanish words for numbers 10 to 100?

Ten: Diez, Fifteen: Quince, Seventeen: Diecisiete, Twenty-four: Veinte y cuatro, Thirty-eight: Treinta y ocho, Forty-one: Cuarenta y uno, Fifty-nine: Cincuenta y nueve, Sixty-two: Sesenta y dos, Seventy-three: Setenta y tres, Eighty-six: Ochenta y seis, Ninety-five: Noventa y cinco, One hundred: Cien

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Subject Pronouns in Spanish

Words used to represent the doer of the action in a sentence. Examples: "Yo" (I), "Tú" (you), "Él" (he), "Ella" (she), "Nosotros" (we - masculine), "Nosotras" (we - feminine), "Ustedes" (you all).

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Definite Articles (Spanish)

Words that specify a particular noun, like 'the' in English. They include 'el', 'la', 'los', and 'las'.

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Indefinite Articles (Spanish)

Words that refer to a general noun, like 'a', 'an', or 'some' in English. They include 'un', 'una', 'unos', and 'unas'.

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Verano (Spanish)

The Spanish word for 'summer'.

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Llueve (a veces) (Spanish)

Means 'It rains (sometimes)' in Spanish.

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Usar la computadora (Spanish)

Means 'to use the computer' in Spanish.

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Los Estados Unidos (Spanish)

Means 'The United States' in Spanish.

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Tener (Spanish)

The Spanish verb 'to have'. It's an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation is different from regular verbs.

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School Supplies (Spanish)

Everyday objects used in school for learning, like 'la mochila', 'el libro',' la pluma', etc.

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Days of the Week (Spanish)

The seven days in a week, starting with Monday and ending with Sunday, in the Spanish language.

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Greetings & Goodbyes (Spanish)

Expressions used to say hello or goodbye in the Spanish language, adjusting formality based on the situation.

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Verb 'Tener' (to have)

An irregular verb in Spanish, meaning "to have." It has different conjugations for different subject pronouns.

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Study Notes

Spanish 1 Semester 1 Proficiency Test Study Guide

  • Spanish Language Concepts:
    • Infinitive: The base form of the verb, often ending in "-ar," "-er," or "-ir." Example: "hablar" (to speak)
    • Cognate: A word in another language that has a similar or identical form, meaning, and origin. Example: "problema" (problem).
    • Irregular Verb: Verbs that do not follow the standard "-ar," "-er," or "-ir" conjugation patterns. Example: "ser" (to be).
    • Conjugate: To change a verb to show the subject and tense.
    • Translate: To change words from one language to another.
    • Verb Types:
      • -ar verbs: Verbs ending in "-ar," conjugating with "-o," "-as," "-a," "-amos," "-áis," and "-an." Example: "comer" (to eat).
      • -er verbs: Verbs ending in "-er," conjugating with "-o," "-es," "-e," "-emos," "-éis," and "-en." Example: "beber" (to drink).
      • -ir verbs: Verbs ending in "-ir," conjugating with "-o," "-es," "-e," "-imos," "-ís," and "-en." Example: "vivir" (to live).

Numbers in Spanish

  • Ten: Diez
  • Fifteen: Quince
  • Seventeen: Diecisiete
  • Twenty-four: Veinticuatro
  • Thirty-eight: Treinta y ocho
  • Forty-one: Cuarenta y uno
  • Fifty-nine: Cincuenta y nueve
  • Sixty-two: Sesenta y dos
  • Seventy-three: Setenta y tres
  • Eighty-six: Ochenta y seis
  • Ninety-five: Noventa y cinco
  • One hundred: Cien

Subject Pronouns

English Spanish (Masculine) Spanish (Feminine)
I/me yo yo
we (masculine) nosotros nosotras
you (informal) tú tú
you (formal) usted usted
he/him él ella
they (masculine) ellos ellas
they (feminine) ellos ellas
y'all (masculine in Spain) vosotros vosotras
y'all (feminine in Spain) vosotros vosotras

Additional Information

  • Question about students in a class: The question "How many students are in your Spanish class?" should be answered in a complete Spanish sentence using the correct number in Spanish. For example: "Hay [number] estudiantes en mi clase de español."

Irregular Verb Examples

  • correr: to run

  • aprender: to learn

  • beber: to drink

  • comer: to eat

  • leer: to read

  • vender: to sell

  • vivir: to live

  • abrir: to open

  • recibir: to receive

  • escribir: to write

  • nadar: to swim

  • visitar: to visit

  • cantar: to sing

  • usar: to use

  • hablar: to speak

  • practicar: to practice

  • estudiar: to study

  • bailar: to dance

  • mirar: to look

  • escuchar: to listen

  • nadar: to swim

  • visitar: to visit

  • cantar: to sing

  • usar: to use

  • hablar: to speak

  • practicar: to practice

  • estudiar: to study

  • bailar: to dance

  • mirar: to look

  • escuchar: to listen

    • nadar: to swim
    • visitar: to visit
    • cantar: to sing
    • usar: to use
    • hablar: to speak
    • practicar: to practice

  • Days of the week (following another day examples):

  • Following Monday (lunes): Tuesday (martes)., Following Thursday (jueves): Friday(viernes), Following Sunday(domingo): Monday(lunes) following Wednesday(miércoles): Thursday(jueves)

  • Greetings & expressions, school vocabulary, etc.: Study guide provided contains more detail for additional examples.

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