Describing a Holiday: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 7 Modern Foreign Language

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a useful tip for writing a good holiday description?

Accepted Answer

Use lots of complicated vocabulary.

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Use vivid language.

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Include details about your experiences.

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Write in a clear and concise style.

Question 2

Which of these activities is **not** typically done on holiday?

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Studying

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Swimming

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Going for walks

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Visiting museums

Question 3

Which of the following phrases can be used to describe the weather during a holiday?

Accepted Answer

The weather was beautiful.

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I went swimming in the sea.

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I had a delicious ice cream.

Question 4

Translate the sentence 'I went to the beach' into Spanish.

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Fui a la playa

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Voy a la playa

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He ido a la playa

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Iré a la playa

Question 5

What is the Spanish word for 'museum'?

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Museo

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Biblioteca

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Iglesia

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Restaurante

Question 6

Translate the sentence 'I met a new friend' into Spanish.

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Conocí a un amigo nuevo

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He conocido a un amigo nuevo

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Conoceré a un amigo nuevo

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Conozco a un amigo nuevo

Question 7

Which of these activities is NOT usually done during a beach holiday?

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Skiing

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Sunbathing

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Swimming

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Sailing

Question 8

Which question in Modern Foreign Language asks about the purpose of a holiday?

Accepted Answer

Pourquoi es-tu parti en vacances ?

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Où es-tu allé en vacances ?

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Quand es-tu parti en vacances ?

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Avec qui es-tu parti en vacances ?

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a place you can visit on holiday?

Accepted Answer

The dentist's office

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The beach

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A museum

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A theme park

Question 10

Which activity are you most likely to do on a sunny day at the beach?

Accepted Answer

Sunbathing

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Going for a walk

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Watching a movie

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Playing in the snow

Question 11

What is the past tense of the verb 'to go'?

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Went

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Go

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Gone

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Going

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a positive experience you can have on holiday?

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Making new friends

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Losing your passport

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Getting sunburnt

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Missing your flight

Question 13

Which word means the same as 'amazing'?

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Wonderful

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Boring

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Terrible

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Average

Question 14

Which of these is a type of accommodation you can stay in on holiday?

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Hotel

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School

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Hospital

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Office

Question 15

What is the main reason you need a passport?

Accepted Answer

To prove your identity when travelling

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To store your money

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To keep you warm

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To carry your luggage

Question 16

What is the most important thing to remember when preparing for a holiday?

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Your passport

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Your toothbrush

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Your favorite toy

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Your pet

Question 17

Which Spanish word means 'beach'?

Accepted Answer

playa

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montaña

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ciudad

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río

Question 18

Which phrase is commonly used to describe a stunning place?

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It's breathtaking

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It's boring

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It's noisy

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It's crowded

Question 19

Which of these is a typical souvenir bought on holiday?

Accepted Answer

postcard

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toothbrush

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textbook

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umbrella

Question 20

Translate 'What did you do on your holiday?' into Spanish:

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¿Qué hiciste en tus vacaciones?

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¿Qué haces en tus vacaciones?

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¿Qué vas a hacer en tus vacaciones?

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¿Qué harás en tus vacaciones?

Question 21

Which of these is a common reason for going on holiday?

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to relax

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to study

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to work

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to clean the house

Question 22

What are the three most common ways to travel to a holiday destination?

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By car, train, and plane

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By bike, boat, and bus

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By foot, horse, and camel

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By train, plane, and foot

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a type of accommodation where you can stay during a holiday?

Accepted Answer

Restaurant

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Hotel

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Guesthouse

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Villa

Question 24

What is the English translation of the French phrase 'J'aime nager'?

Accepted Answer

I like to swim

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I like to sing

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I like to eat

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I like to play

Question 25

Which of the following is a useful phrase for asking for help in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you help me?

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Where is the bathroom?

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How much is this?

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Do you speak English?

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of an adjective?

Accepted Answer

Beautiful

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And

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The

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On

Question 27

What is the synonym of the word 'happy'?

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Joyful

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Sad

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Angry

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Tired

Question 28

Which of the following is a traditional British dish?

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Fish and chips

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Pizza

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Sushi

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Tacos

Question 29

What is the first thing you should do when planning a holiday?

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Research your destination

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Book your flights

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Pack your bags

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Get a visa

Question 30

When writing about your holiday, which linking word can you use to connect two sentences about different activities?

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And

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But

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However

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Because

Question 31

Translate the sentence 'I traveled by plane' into Spanish, using the correct form of the verb 'viajar'.

Accepted Answer

Viajé en avión

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Viajo en avión

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Viajaré en avión

Question 32

When describing a past holiday experience, which tense should you use?

Accepted Answer

Past Simple

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Present Perfect

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Future Simple

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Present Continuous

Question 33

Which of the following is not a type of holiday accommodation?

Accepted Answer

library

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hostel

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hotel

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apartment

Question 34

Which phrase means you had a really great holiday?

Accepted Answer

J'ai passé de très bonnes vacances.

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Je suis allé à la plage.

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J'ai fait beaucoup de choses.

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J'ai mangé beaucoup de nourriture.

Question 35

How do you ask someone about the weather on their holiday?

Accepted Answer

Quel temps faisait-il ?

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Qu'est-ce que vous avez fait ?

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Où êtes-vous allé ?

Question 36

Which phrase is used when you visit a famous old building?

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J'ai visité un monument historique.

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J'ai fait de la randonnée.

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J'ai joué au tennis.

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J'ai fait du shopping.

Question 37

How would you describe a holiday where you mainly relaxed?

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J'ai beaucoup relaxé.

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J'ai été très occupé.

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J'ai rencontré beaucoup de gens.

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J'ai fait beaucoup de sport.

Question 38

What phrase describes the place you stayed at on holiday?

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J'ai séjourné dans...

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J'ai acheté dans...

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J'ai mangé dans...

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J'ai voyagé en...

Question 39

What question do you ask to find out what someone did on holiday?

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Qu'est-ce que tu as fait pendant tes vacances ?

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Où est-ce que tu as été ?

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Combien de temps es-tu resté ?

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Quel temps faisait-il ?

Question 40

Which phrase means the holiday was too short?

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Les vacances étaient trop courtes.

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Les vacances étaient très longues.

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Les vacances étaient très fatigantes.

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Les vacances étaient très agréables.

Question 41

How do you ask someone if they had a good holiday?

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As-tu passé de bonnes vacances ?

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Où as-tu été en vacances ?

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Combien de temps es-tu resté en vacances ?

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Quel temps faisait-il pendant tes vacances ?

Question 42

What phrase is used to describe the type of food you ate on holiday?

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J'ai mangé de la nourriture...

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J'ai fait...

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J'ai acheté...

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J'ai visité...

Question 43

How would you describe a holiday where you learned a lot about a new place?

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J'ai beaucoup appris.

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J'ai beaucoup dormi.

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J'ai beaucoup mangé.

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J'ai beaucoup dépensé.

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a place you can stay on holiday?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast

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Apartment

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Guesthouse

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Hotel

Question 45

How would you ask someone how far away the beach is?

Accepted Answer

How far is it to the beach?

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Where is the nearest bus stop?

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What time does the train leave?

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How much does it cost?

Question 46

What tense do we use to talk about things that happened in the past?

Accepted Answer

Past simple

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Present continuous

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Present simple

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Future simple

Question 47

Which of these is the correct way to say 'I went to the cinema yesterday' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Ayer fui al cine.

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Fui ayer al cine.

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Ayer he ido al cine.

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Ayer iba al cine.

Question 48

Which activity is NOT usually done on a beach holiday?

Accepted Answer

Skiing

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Sunbathing

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Swimming

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Building sandcastles

Question 49

What's the Spanish word for 'souvenir'?

Accepted Answer

Recuerdo

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Regalo

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Foto

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Tarjeta

Question 50

Which question word do we use to ask 'why' someone did something?

Accepted Answer

Why

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When

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Where

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What

Question 51

How do you say 'I love going to the beach' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Me encanta ir a la playa.

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Estoy en la playa.

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Voy a la playa.

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Quiero ir a la playa.

Question 52

Which phrase is a good way to end a conversation in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Hasta luego.

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Gracias.

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Hola.

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De nada.

Question 53

What's the difference between 'ir' and 'venir' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

'Ir' means 'to go' and 'venir' means 'to come'.

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'Ir' and 'venir' both mean 'to go'.

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'Ir' means 'to come' and 'venir' means 'to go'.

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'Ir' and 'venir' both mean 'to come'.