Unidad 3: La Moda - Grammar

What is the preterite form of 'comprar' for 'yo'?

• compré

• compraste

• compró

• compramos

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'comprar' for 'yo' is 'compré', which indicates that the action of buying was completed in the past. The other options correspond to different subjects or tenses.

Fill in the blank: The preterite form of 'comer' for 'nosotros(as)' is ________.

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'comer' for 'nosotros(as)' is 'comimos'. This form is used to indicate that the action of eating was completed in the past.

What is the preterite form of 'escribir' for 'usted, él, ella'?

• escribí

• escribiste

• escribió

• escribimos

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'escribir' for 'usted, él, ella' is 'escribió'. This form is used to indicate that the action of writing was completed in the past.

Translate the following: 'el año pasado'.

• last year

• next year

• this year

• previous year

Answer explanation

'El año pasado' translates to 'last year' in English, indicating the year that occurred before the current one. The other options do not accurately reflect this meaning.

What is the preterite form of 'ser' for 'yo'?

• A) fui

• B) fuiste

• C) fue

• D) fuimos

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'ser' for 'yo' is 'fui'. This is the correct choice (A), while 'fuiste' is for 'tú', 'fue' is for 'él/ella/usted', and 'fuimos' is for 'nosotros'.

Fill in the blank: The preterite form of 'decir' for 'ustedes, ellos(as)' is ________.

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'decir' for 'ustedes, ellos(as)' is 'dijeron'. This form is used to indicate that the action of saying occurred in the past.

What is the preterite form of 'tener' for 'tú'?

• A) tuve

• B) tuviste

• C) tuvo

• D) tuvimos

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'tener' for 'tú' is 'tuviste'. This form is used to indicate that the action of having occurred in the past is completed. The other options correspond to different subjects or tenses.

What is the English translation of 'la semana pasada'?

• last week

• next week

• this week

• last month

Answer explanation

The phrase 'la semana pasada' translates to 'last week' in English. 'Semana' means 'week' and 'pasada' means 'last', making 'last week' the correct choice.

What is the preterite form of 'pedir' for 'usted, él, ella'?

• A) pedí

• B) pediste

• C) pidió

• D) pedimos

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'pedir' for 'usted, él, ella' is 'pidió'. This form is used to indicate that the action of asking occurred in the past for these third-person singular subjects.

What is the preterite form of 'vivir' for 'nosotros'?

• viví

• vivimos

• viviste

• vivió

Answer explanation

The preterite form of 'vivir' for 'nosotros' is 'vivimos'. This form is used to indicate that the action of living occurred in the past and is specific to the first-person plural subject.