Personal 'A'

When the direct object of the verb refers to a person, you must place an 'a' before the mention of the person.

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

When a personal 'a' precedes the article 'el,' you should contract 'a + el' to form 'del.'

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

Personal 'a' is not used when the direct object refers to an unspecified person.

For example: Busco un maestro de piano.

(I'm looking for a piano teacher.)

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

Personal 'a' is not used when the following verbs or conjugations of these verbs are present:

(check all that apply)

• tener

• ir

• hay

• ser

• ver

Personal 'a' is not used when the direct object refers to a pet, only when the direct object refers to people.

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

Personal 'a' is only used when the direct object mentions a specific name.

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

When using personal 'a' in a question, the 'a' is placed after the interrogative word.

For example: ¿Quién a miras?

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

When there is a series of direct objects that refer to people, the 'a' is repeated .

For example: Yo conozco a Juan y a Maria.

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

Personal a: ¿Sí o No?

(Remember to contract a + el to 'al' when necessary.)

¿Miras _____ mi perro, Lucky?

(Do you see my dog, Lucky?)

• a

• X (no personal a)

Personal a: ¿Sí o No?

(Remember to contract a + el to 'al' when necessary.)

¿_____ quién visita Ud. durante las vacaciones?

(Whom did you visit during vacation?)

• a

• X (no personal a)