Describing People and Things: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which phrase best describes someone who is tall and has short, dark hair?

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Tall with short, dark hair

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Tall with long, blonde hair

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Short with short, dark hair

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Short with long, blonde hair

Question 2

Which phrase means 'friendly'?

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Es muy simpático.

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Es muy tímido.

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Es muy antipático.

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Es muy feo.

Question 3

Which phrase describes a chair made of wood with a cushioned seat?

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A wooden chair with a cushion

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A plastic chair with cushions

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A leather sofa with cushions

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A metal stool with a cushion

Question 4

If someone has a 'towering presence' and 'commands respect,' how could you describe them?

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They are tall and people listen to them.

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They are shy and people avoid them.

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They are grumpy and complain a lot.

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They are a great dancer and perform on stage.

Question 5

Which sentence uses a simile to compare a person's eyes to something else?

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Her eyes sparkle like diamonds.

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Her hair is long and flowing.

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He is a kind and gentle person.

Question 6

Which word best describes a painting with lots of bright colors and fine details?

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Vivid

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Dull

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Simple

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Dark

Question 7

Read the description: 'The majestic lion, with its golden mane flowing in the wind, stood tall and proud.' How does the descriptive language used shape the portrayal of the lion?

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The language creates a vivid image, highlighting the lion's strength and pride.

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The adjectives add unnecessary details, making the description too elaborate.

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The description lacks specific details, making it hard to picture the lion.

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The description is too brief, providing insufficient information to form a clear image.

Question 8

Which description below uses sensory details to make the image more vivid?

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As she walked through the forest, the crisp autumn leaves crackled loudly under her feet.

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The man was tall and handsome, with dark hair.

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The painting in the museum was very colorful and detailed.

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The little girl was full of joy and couldn't stop smiling.

Question 9

Which person is most likely to be described as having a kind nature?

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The girl who shares her toys and helps her friends

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The boy who bullies others on the playground

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The boy who often gets into trouble at school

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The girl who is very shy and quiet

Question 10

Which sentence paints the most vivid picture of the person?

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The girl's emerald eyes sparkled, and her long, auburn hair flowed like a waterfall as she walked.

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The girl had long hair and was very tall.

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The boy had short, brown hair and was quite short.

Question 11

When describing people and things, what's the most important thing to keep in mind?

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Use descriptive language to make your writing more interesting.

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Only describe their physical appearance.

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Use as few details as possible.

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Don't use adjectives.

Question 12

When writing, which of the following is NOT a good use of descriptive language?

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Including unnecessary details

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Creating a vivid image in the reader's mind

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Expressing emotions and feelings

Question 13

Which phrase describes someone who is very sad?

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Sobbing with sadness

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Beaming with joy

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Chuckling with amusement

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Whistling with contentment

Question 14

How would you describe someone who is experiencing 'bittersweet nostalgia'?

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They are smiling faintly, but their eyes reveal a hint of sadness.

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They are smiling happily as they remember the past.

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They are walking around with an expression of anger and frustration.

Question 15

Translate "bonita" to English.

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pretty

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ugly

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nice

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smart

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a personality trait?

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tall

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funny

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kind

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brave

Question 17

How do you describe someone who is very intelligent?

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clever

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beautiful

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friendly

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tall

Question 18

What is a characteristic of a table?

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has legs

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can fly

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is a living being

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is made of metal

Question 19

Translate "rojo" to English.

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red

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green

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blue

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yellow

Question 20

Which phrase describes someone who is tall?

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es alto

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es baja

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es guapo

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es amable

Question 21

How do you say "she is funny" in Spanish?

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ella es graciosa

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ella es inteligente

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ella es alta

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ella es guapa

Question 22

Which of these best describes a cat?

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has four legs and a tail

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can fly and meow

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is a type of bird

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is made of wood

Question 23

How do you say "the blue book" in Spanish?

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el libro azul

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el libro rojo

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el libro verde

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el libro amarillo

Question 24

Which of these is a cultural difference in describing people?

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Some cultures consider it rude to compliment someone's appearance.

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All cultures require formal language when addressing strangers.

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Every culture uses the same words for personality traits.

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There are no cultural differences in describing people and things.

Question 25

Who is described as tall and brown-haired?

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A tall person with brown hair.

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A short person with blonde hair.

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A tall person with red hair.

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A short person with dark hair.

Question 26

What is the translation of the adjective 'kind'?

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Kind

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Funny

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Intelligent

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Athletic

Question 27

Which word is NOT used to describe someone's personality in the target language?

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tall

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friendly

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beautiful

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funny

Question 28

How do you say 'tall' in the target language?

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alto

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grande

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largo

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pequeño

Question 29

Which phrase is used to describe someone who is 'funny' in the target language?

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es divertido

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es simpatico

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es inteligente

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es amable

Question 30

How do you describe someone who is 'tall and has brown hair' in the target language?

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Es alto y tiene pelo castaño

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Es castaño y tiene pelo alto

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Es alto y tiene pelo rubio

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Es rubio y tiene pelo alto

Question 31

How do you say 'My house is big' in the target language?

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Mi casa es grande

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Mi casa es pequeña

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Mi casa es bonita

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Mi casa es fea

Question 32

Choose the phrase that describes someone who is friendly:

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He is friendly.

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He is tall.

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He is intelligent.

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He is sporty.

Question 33

What is the English translation of the word 'brun'?

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Brown

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Green

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Red

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Blue

Question 34

Which question would you ask to find out someone's hair colour?

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What colour is your hair?

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How tall are you?

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What's your name?

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Are you sporty?

Question 35

Translate the sentence: 'He is tall and has brown hair.'

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He is tall and has brown hair.

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He is short and has black hair.

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He is sporty and has blue eyes.

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He is friendly and has red hair.

Question 36

Which word describes something that is small?

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Small

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Big

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Beautiful

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Ugly

Question 37

What is the correct order of the adjectives in the phrase 'a beautiful, red car'?

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Beautiful, red

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Red, beautiful

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Car, beautiful, red

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Red, car, beautiful

Question 38

Which phrase describes an object made of wood?

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Made of wood

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Made of plastic

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Made of metal

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Made of glass

Question 39

Translate the sentence: 'The book is on the table.'

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The book is on the table.

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The book is in the table.

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The table is on the book.

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The book is under the table.

Question 40

Which question would you ask to find out where an object is?

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Where is the book?

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What's your name?

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What colour is your car?

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Are you tall?

Question 41

Which phrase describes something that is expensive?

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Expensive

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Not expensive

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Small

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Big

Question 42

Which of the following sentences describes someone with brown hair and blue eyes correctly?

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He has brown hair and blue eyes.

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He has brown eyes and black hair.

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She has blue hair and brown eyes.

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She has black hair and blue eyes.

Question 43

Translate 'friendly' into French.

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gentil

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belle

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fort

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grand

Question 44

Which is NOT a color?

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Joy

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Blue

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Red

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Green

Question 45

How do you say 'small dog' in Spanish?

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perro pequeño

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perro grande

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gato grande

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gato pequeño

Question 46

What is the opposite of 'happy'?

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sad

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excited

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angry

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funny

Question 47

Identify the plural noun in the following options:

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Chairs

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Book

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Table

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Apple

Question 48

Translate 'school' into German.

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schule

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buch

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haus

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auto

Question 49

What is the correct Spanish word for 'tall'?

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Alto

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Bajo

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Grande

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Pequeño

Question 50

Translate 'she is friendly' into French.

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Elle est gentille

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Elle est belle

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Elle est grande

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Elle est intelligente

Question 51

What is the French word for 'book'?

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Livre

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Cahier

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Stylo

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Table

Question 52

Translate 'it is big' into Spanish.

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Es grande

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Es pequeño

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Es alto

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Es bajo

Question 53

Which of the following is a feminine noun in French?

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La table

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Le livre

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Le stylo

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Le cahier

Question 54

Translate 'he is from France' into Spanish.

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Él es de Francia

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Ella es de Francia

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Ellos son de Francia

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Ellas son de Francia

Question 55

Which of the following is a preposition in French?

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De

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La

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Le

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Les

Question 56

Translate 'I am learning Spanish' into French.

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J'apprends l'espagnol

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Je parle espagnol

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Je suis espagnol

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J'habite en Espagne

Question 57

Which word describes someone with brown hair?

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Brunette

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Blonde

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Auburn

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Grey

Question 58

How would you describe a person who is tall and thin?

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Slender

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Athletic

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Curvy

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Muscly

Question 59

Which phrase means 'a big house'?

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Une grande maison

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Une petite maison

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Une maison vieille

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Une maison nouvelle

Question 60

How would you describe a person with a round face?

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Round

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Square

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Oval

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Triangular

Question 61

Which adjective is the opposite of 'happy'?

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Sad

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Excited

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Tired

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Angry

Question 62

Which phrase means 'a beautiful woman'?

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Une belle femme

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Une femme laide

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Une femme intelligente

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Une femme gentille

Question 63

How would you describe a person who smiles a lot?

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Cheerful

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Serious

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Moody

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Shy

Question 64

Which phrase best describes someone who is tall and thin?

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Tall and slim

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Tall and fat

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Short and fat

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Short and slim