AP Spanish Estructuras y Sintaxis Avanzadas 4

Question 1

Identify the sentence with correct use of 'sino' (not 'pero').

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct uses of 'sino'.

Answer

'Sino' replaces a negated element with a noun/adjective; 'sino que' introduces a conjugated verb as contrast.

Question 2

Which sentence uses a correctly formed absolute participle construction?

Accepted Answer

Terminado el examen, los estudiantes salieron.

Answer

The absolute participle construction uses a past participle agreeing with its subject to indicate a completed prior action.

Question 3

In which sentence is the subjunctive required after a conjunction of time?

Accepted Answer

Cuando llegue, comeré.

Answer

After conjunctions of time like 'cuando', the subjunctive is used when referring to a future event.

Question 4

Which is an example of a cleft sentence (oración escindida) in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Fue ella quien llegó tarde.

Answer

The cleft structure 'Fue + noun + quien/que' focuses attention on a specific element of the sentence.

Question 5

What mood is required in 'Ojalá que mañana _____ buen tiempo'?

Accepted Answer

Present subjunctive: haga

Answer

'Ojalá' always triggers the subjunctive because it expresses a wish or hope.

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