Review - Unit 1 Writing Assessment

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How do you say in Spanish that someone motivates you? Options: ____motivar mi, ____ mi motiva, ____ motiva me, ____ me motiva

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____ me motiva

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is 'me motiva', which translates to 'motivates me' in English. The structure 'me' comes before 'motiva' (motivates), making 'me motiva' the proper way to express that someone motivates you.

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What is the word in Spanish for better/best/most? Options: mayor, mejor, más, muy

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mejor

Answer explanation

In Spanish, "mejor" is used to say better/best/most. The word "mayor" means older, "más" means more, and "muy" means very.

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What word could you use instead of "también" to add information?

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además

Answer explanation

The word "además" means "besides", so it is often a good alternative for "también". The word "aunque" means although, "entonces" means so (therefore), and "finalmente" means finally.

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How do you say in Spanish that someone or something helps you? Options: ____ me ayuda, ____ ayuda me, ____ ayuda mi, ____ ayudar me

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____ me ayuda

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is '____ me ayuda' because in Spanish, "me" indicates that the help is directed towards the speaker (yo). Also, remember that word order in Spanish is often different than in English, so "me" goes before "ayuda".

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Besides "how", what else does "como" mean?

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such as (like)

Answer explanation

In Spanish, "como" can mean "such as" or "like" when used to provide examples. This distinguishes it from other meanings like "how" when used in a question.

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How do you say in Spanish that someone/something makes you happy? Options: ____ me hace feliz, ____ hacer me feliz, ____ mi hace feliz, ____ hace mi feliz

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____ me hace feliz

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is '____ me hace feliz', which translates to '____ makes me happy'. Remember that word order in Spanish and English is often different. Therefore, "me" goes before "hace".

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Which of the following phrases can you use when you want to give an example? Options: en general, porque, en adición, por ejemplo

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por ejemplo

Answer explanation

The phrase "por ejemplo" means 'for example', so it's used specifically to introduce examples. The other options do not serve this purpose: "en general" means 'in general', "porque" means 'because', and "en adición" means 'in addition'.

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What is the difference between "______ me inspira" and "______ es inspirador(a)"?

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The first phrase means "____ inspires me" and the second one means "____ is inspiring".

Answer explanation

The first phrase "______ me inspira" translates to "____ inspires me," indicating a personal reaction (how they make you feel). The second phrase "______ es inspirador(a)" means "____ is inspiring", which describes the person.

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What is the correct way to say "he is" in Spanish?

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él es

Answer explanation

The correct way to say 'he is' in Spanish is "él es" because the other options do not refer to 'he'. "su es" = his is, "ella es" = she is, "yo es" = I is

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What is the correct way to say "she has" in Spanish?

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ella tiene

Answer explanation

The correct way to say 'she has' in Spanish is "ella tiene."
"él tiene" = 'he has'
"su tiene" = 'his/her has'
"yo tiene" = 'I has'