Duolingo English Test Spanish Practice 1

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the present subjunctive in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Espero que él venga mañana.

Answer

After expressions of hope or wish such as 'espero que,' Spanish requires the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause. 'Venga' is the present subjunctive form of 'venir,' making option B the only grammatically correct choice.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive verb in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Ella se levanta a las siete.

Answer

'Levantarse' (to get up) is a reflexive verb, meaning the subject acts upon itself. Because the subject is 'ella,' the matching reflexive pronoun is 'se,' placed before the conjugated verb.

Question 3

How do you correctly replace the direct object in 'Yo compro el libro' with a pronoun?

Accepted Answer

Yo lo compro.

Answer

'El libro' is masculine and singular, so it is replaced by the direct object pronoun 'lo.' 'La' is used for feminine singular nouns, while 'le' and 'les' are indirect object pronouns, not direct.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses the imperfect tense to describe a habitual past action?

Accepted Answer

De niño, comía arroz todos los días.

Answer

The imperfect tense ('comía') expresses habitual or repeated actions in the past. The preterite 'comí' describes a single completed event, 'como' is present tense, and 'comeré' is future tense — none of which fit a habitual past context.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct adjective-noun agreement in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Las casas blancas son bonitas.

Answer

Spanish adjectives must agree with the noun they modify in both gender and number. 'Casas' is feminine and plural, so the adjective must also be feminine plural: 'blancas.' The other options use masculine or singular forms that do not match.

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Duolingo English Test Spanish Practice 1