Grammar and Vocabulary Quizzes for Modern Foreign Language Year 12

Question 1

Translate the following sentence into English using the correct tense of the verb in brackets: Je (partir) demain pour Paris.

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I will leave tomorrow for Paris.

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I am leaving tomorrow for Paris.

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I would leave tomorrow for Paris.

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I left yesterday for Paris.

Question 2

Which idiom or colloquial expression best conveys the meaning of being highly impressive or extraordinary?

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To be the bee's knees

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To pull someone's leg

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To have a chip on one's shoulder

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To spill the beans

Question 3

Read the passage about Barcelona and choose the option that best describes its main idea:

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Barcelona's cultural and economic significance in Spain

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Barcelona's size and importance in Spain

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Barcelona's status as the capital of Catalonia

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Barcelona's popularity as a tourist destination

Question 4

In the target language, how does word order influence sentence structure? Describe the typical word order and any exceptions or variations that may occur.

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The target language generally follows a subject-verb-object word order, with exceptions for emphasis or stylistic purposes.

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Word order in the target language is rigid, with no exceptions or variations.

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Word order in the target language is flexible, allowing for significant variation in sentence structure.

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Word order in the target language is solely determined by the grammatical function of words, without any influence from pragmatics or context.

Question 5

Translate the Spanish idiom "echar una mano" into English and explain its meaning:

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Give a hand - To help someone

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Borrow a hand - To ask for help

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Take a hand - To participate

Question 6

Which sentence effectively emphasizes the action rather than the actor using the passive voice?

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The window was broken by the storm.

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John kicked the ball into the net.

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The teacher explained the grammar concept.

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Who broke the window?

Question 7

What is the reflexive form of the French verb "laver" (to wash) in the first-person singular form?

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Je me lave

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Je lave

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Tu me laves

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Il se lave

Question 8

Select the most appropriate option to complete the sentence: 'The new car is ________ the old one.'

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more expensive than

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as expensive as

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most expensive than

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more expensive

Question 9

Which idiom signifies a state of great astonishment or surprise?

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Jump out of your skin

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Hit the nail on the head

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Break a leg

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Spill the beans

Question 10

How does slang usage in a language reveal insights into the values and perspectives of the society that uses it?

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Slang offers a window into a society's self-perception and its surroundings.

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Slang reflects the rebellious nature of marginalized groups.

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Slang enables individuals to express themselves creatively.

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Slang is primarily used for communication within exclusive social circles.

Question 11

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: I'm searching _____ a new job?

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for

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at

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to

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on

Question 12

How can you effectively integrate technology into language learning, considering your students' needs and learning styles?

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Incorporate technology into activities that allow students to practice the language and interact with each other.

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Use technology only as an entertainment tool to make lessons more enjoyable.

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Use technology for every part of the lesson, regardless of students' individual needs or preferences.

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Use technology only for students who are already fluent in the language.

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of modal verbs?

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They express possibility or necessity.

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They are used after the subject.

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They do not take an infinitive.

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They change form according to the tense.

Question 14

Which of the following is the comparative form of the adjective 'tall' in English?

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Taller

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More tall

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Tallier

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Most tall

Question 15

Translate the French idiom 'avoir le cafard' into English.

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To be sad

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To be happy

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To be angry

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To be surprised

Question 16

Which of the following is the correct past perfect tense of the verb 'to write'?

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had written

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wrote

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has written

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writes

Question 17

Identify the sentence with the correct use of the subjunctive mood:

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I wish I had more time.

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I suggest we go to the cinema tonight.

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She told me she was happy.

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I hope it will be a sunny day tomorrow.

Question 18

Which of the following is a reflexive verb?

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to shave

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to walk

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to laugh

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to eat

Question 19

Translate the following sentence into the target language: 'The students are studying for their exams.'

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Los estudiantes están estudiando para sus exámenes.

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Los estudiantes estudian para sus exámenes.

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Los estudiantes estudiarán para sus exámenes.

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Los estudiantes habrán estudiado para sus exámenes.

Question 20

Which of the following is the correct plural form of the noun 'child'?

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children

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childs

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childes

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childs's

Question 21

Identify the incorrect use of an article in the following sentence: 'I went to the shop to buy a apples.'

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'a' before 'apples'

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No incorrect usage

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'the' before 'shop'

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'to' before 'the shop'

Question 22

Which of the following phrases is an idiomatic expression?

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to catch a cold

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to take a shower

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to make a phone call

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to go to school

Question 23

Identify the sentence with the correct conditional form:

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If I had studied, I would pass the test.

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If I would have studied, I would pass the test.

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If I study, I will pass the test.

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If I studied, I will pass the test.

Question 24

Which of the following is the correct present perfect form of the verb 'aller' (to go) for a male speaker?

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Je suis allé

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J'ai allé

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Je suis allée

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Je suis allés

Question 25

Translate the sentence 'The book is on the desk' into French.

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Le livre est sur le bureau

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Le livre est dans le bureau

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La livre est sur le bureau

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La livre est dans le bureau

Question 26

What is the correct plural form of 'le chat' (the cat)?

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Les chats

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Les chat

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La chat

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Le chats

Question 27

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition: 'Je vais _____ Paris.'

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à

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de

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dans

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sur

Question 28

Which of the following is a reflexive verb?

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Se laver

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Parler

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Manger

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Dormir

Question 29

Translate the word 'beautiful' into French for a feminine noun.

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Belle

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Beau

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Bon

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Bonne

Question 30

What is the correct future tense form of the verb 'finir' (to finish) for a singular speaker?

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Je finirai

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Je finis

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Je finirais

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Je fini

Question 31

Translate the sentence 'I am going to school' into French.

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Je vais à l'école

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Je suis à l'école

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Je vais dans l'école

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Je suis dans l'école

Question 32

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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I go to school every day.

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I goes to school every day.

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I am going to school every day.

Question 33

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence: The book is ______ the table.

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on

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at

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in

Question 34

Which of the following is the past participle of the verb 'write'?

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written

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wrote

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writ

Question 35

Translate the following sentence into English: Ich bin ein Schüler.

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I am a student.

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I be a student.

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I is a student.

Question 36

Which of the following adjectives means 'very small'?

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tiny

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big

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tall

Question 37

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The opposite of 'happy' is ______.

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sad

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good

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excited

Question 38

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

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because

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and

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but

Question 39

Identify the type of phrase in the sentence: 'Running quickly', the boy scored a goal.

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Adverbial phrase

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Noun phrase

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Verb phrase

Question 40

Which tense is utilized to convey ongoing actions or situations in the past?

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Past Continuous

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Past Simple

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Past Perfect

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Present Perfect

Question 41

Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence, 'The student who studied hard achieved success.'

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who

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which

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that

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whose

Question 42

Provide the correct form of the verb 'to have' in the third person singular present tense.

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Has

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Have

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Had

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Having

Question 43

Which of the following options is NOT classified as a modal verb?

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Go

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Can

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Should

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Must

Question 44

Identify the noun phrase in the sentence, 'The girl with the beautiful voice sang a captivating song.'

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The girl with the beautiful voice

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The girl

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With the beautiful voice

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Sang a captivating song

Question 45

Which of the following adjectives deviates from the standard comparative and superlative forms?

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Good

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Big

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Happy

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Tall

Question 46

Provide the meaning of the idiom 'to be under the weather'.

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To be unwell

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To experience happiness

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To feel sadness

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To express anger

Question 47

Which sentence exemplifies the passive voice?

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The apple was eaten by me.

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I ate the apple.

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She is going to school.

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I have bought a new car.

Question 48

Determine the type of conditional sentence in the following instance: 'If I win the lottery, I will donate half to charity.'

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First Conditional

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Zero Conditional

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Second Conditional

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Third Conditional

Question 49

Translate the sentence 'The book is on the table' into French.

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Le livre est sur la table

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Le livre sont sur la table

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La livre est sur la table

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La livres est sur la table

Question 50

Identify the correct past tense form of the verb 'avoir' (to have).

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Avait

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Avons

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Eus

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Ont

Question 51

Translate the idiomatic expression 'avoir le cafard' into English.

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To have the blues

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To be happy

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To be angry

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To be tired

Question 52

Which demonstrative pronoun indicates something distant?

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Celui

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Ce

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Celui-ci

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Cela

Question 53

Identify the correct plural form of the noun 'enfant' (child).

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Enfants

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Enfance

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Enfans

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Enfant

Question 54

Translate the sentence 'Il est allé au cinéma hier soir' into English.

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He went to the cinema last night

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He has gone to the cinema last night

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He is going to the cinema last night

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He will go to the cinema last night

Question 55

Which verb is a reflexive verb?

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Se laver

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Parler

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Dormir

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Manger

Question 56

Identify the future tense form of the verb 'hablar' (to speak) for the first person singular (I) in Spanish.

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hablaré

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hablas

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hablarémos

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hablan

Question 57

Provide the Spanish translation for the sentence 'The book is on the table'.

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El libro está sobre la mesa

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El libro es en la mesa

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El libro estuve en la mesa

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El libro hay sobre la mesa

Question 58

Identify the correct possessive adjective for 'your' in Spanish (plural, masculine).

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sus

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mi

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tu

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nuestro

Question 59

Select the correct option to complete the sentence 'Ayer, nosotros ________ al cine.'

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fuimos

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fuiste

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era

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estuvo

Question 60

Identify the correct relative pronoun in Spanish to replace 'that' in the sentence 'The movie that I watched was very good'.

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que

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quien

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cuál

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dónde

Question 61

Translate the following phrase into English: 'De vez en cuando'

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Sometimes

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Always

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Never

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Every day

Question 62

Identify the correct present tense form of the verb 'tener' (to have) for the second person plural (you, formal) in Spanish.

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tenéis

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tiene

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tienes

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tenemos

Question 63

Translate the sentence 'I am studying for my Spanish exam tomorrow' into Spanish, using the present progressive tense.

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Estoy estudiando para mi examen de español mañana

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Estudio para mi examen de español mañana

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Estaré estudiando para mi examen de español mañana

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He estado estudiando para mi examen de español mañana

Question 64

Rephrase the British idiom "keep one's head above water" into a more direct expression and explain its cultural significance.

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To survive despite difficulties

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To be wealthy and comfortable

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To be a skilled swimmer

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To feel extremely thirsty