Understanding Gerunds and Progressives

Front

What is the structure of the present progressive tense in Spanish?

Back

Subject + conjugated form of "estar" + gerund

Answer explanation

The present progressive tense in Spanish is formed by using the subject, followed by the conjugated form of 'estar', and then the gerund of the main verb. This structure indicates ongoing actions, making it the correct choice.

Front

Which is a common gerund in Spanish? Options: Comer, Comiendo, Comido, Coma

Back

Comiendo

Answer explanation

In Spanish, a gerund is formed by adding '-ando' or '-iendo' to the verb stem. 'Comiendo' is the gerund form of 'comer' (to eat), indicating the action of eating. The other options are not gerunds.

Front

Conjugate "estar" in present tense for "yo".

Back

Estoy

Answer explanation

The correct conjugation of "estar" for "yo" in the present tense is "estoy." The other options correspond to different subjects: "estás" (tú), "está" (él/ella/usted), and "están" (ellos/ellas/ustedes).

Front

What is the gerund form of "hablar"?

Back

Hablando

Answer explanation

The gerund form of the verb 'hablar' is 'hablando'. This form is used to indicate an ongoing action, while 'hablado' is the past participle, 'hablar' is the infinitive, and 'hablé' is the simple past tense.

Front

Which sentence uses the present progressive correctly? Options: Yo estoy comer., Yo estoy comiendo., Yo comiendo., Yo comer.

Back

Yo estoy comiendo.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'Yo estoy comiendo.' because it uses the present progressive form, combining 'estoy' (am) with the gerund 'comiendo' (eating). The other options are grammatically incorrect.

Front

What is the difference between a gerund and an infinitive in Spanish?

Back

A gerund is used for ongoing actions, and an infinitive is the base form of a verb.

Answer explanation

A gerund in Spanish indicates ongoing actions (e.g., 'caminando' for 'walking'), while an infinitive is the base form of a verb (e.g., 'caminar' for 'to walk'). This distinction is crucial for proper verb usage.

Front

What is the gerund form of "escribir"?

Back

Escribiendo

Answer explanation

The gerund form of the verb 'escribir' is 'escribiendo'. This form is used to indicate an ongoing action, while 'escribido' is incorrect, 'escribir' is the infinitive, and 'escribí' is the past tense.

Front

Conjugate "estar" in present tense for "nosotros".

Back

Estamos

Answer explanation

The correct conjugation of "estar" for "nosotros" in the present tense is "estamos." The other options are incorrect forms for different subjects: "están" (ellos/ellas), "estás" (tú), and "está" (él/ella).

Front

Which of the following is NOT a gerund? Leyendo, Viviendo, Corriendo

Back

Vivir

Answer explanation

"Vivir" is the infinitive form of the verb "to live," while "leyendo," "viviendo," and "corriendo" are gerunds, meaning they represent ongoing actions. Therefore, "Vivir" is NOT a gerund.

Front

What is the gerund form of "leer"?

Back

Leyendo

Answer explanation

The gerund form of the verb 'leer' is 'leyendo', which indicates an ongoing action. 'Leído' is the past participle, 'leer' is the infinitive, and 'leí' is the first person preterite form.