Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz

Aria and Benjamin are planning a surprise breakfast for Scarlett. What is the Spanish word for "breakfast"?

• el almuerzo

• la cena

• el desayuno

• el arroz

Answer explanation

The Spanish word for 'breakfast' is 'el desayuno'. The other options refer to lunch ('el almuerzo'), dinner ('la cena'), and rice ('el arroz'), which are not correct in this context.

Match the following Spanish words with their English meanings related to food items.

• milk

• el jugo

• cake

• la torta

• ice cream

• el helado

• juice

• la leche

Answer explanation

In Spanish, "ice cream" is translated as "el helado." The other options refer to different foods: "la torta" means cake, "el jugo" means juice, and "la leche" means milk. Therefore, the correct answer is "el helado."

The Spanish term for "apple" is (a)  

• la banana
• la manzana
• la naranja
• el maracuyá

Answer explanation

The Spanish term for "apple" is "la manzana." The other options refer to different fruits: "la banana" is banana, "la naranja" is orange, and "el maracuyá" is passion fruit.

Zoe and Ethan are planning a Spanish-themed party. They want to impress their friends by knowing how to say "to drink" in Spanish. Can you help them out?

• comer

• desayunar

• beber

• cenar

Answer explanation

The correct translation for "to drink" in Spanish is "beber." The other options mean "to eat" (comer), "to have breakfast" (desayunar), and "to have dinner" (cenar), which are not related to drinking.

Imagine you're on a culinary adventure with Olivia and Mason, and you decide to visit a "panadería." Where are you heading?

• butcher’s shop

• bakery

• fish market

• supermarket

Answer explanation

A "panadería" is a Spanish term for a bakery, where baked goods like bread and pastries are made. Therefore, when visiting a panadería, you are heading to a bakery.

Match the following Spanish words with their meanings in English.

• to cut

• cortar

• to cook

• mezclar

• to mix

• preparar

• to prepare

• cocinar

Answer explanation

The Spanish word for "to cook" is "cocinar." The other options mean "to cut" (cortar), "to mix" (mezclar), and "to prepare" (preparar), which are related but do not directly translate to cooking.

During a lively cooking class, Samuel asked, "Can anyone tell me what 'el cuchillo' is in Spanish?"

• Spoon

• Knife

• Fork

• Napkin

Answer explanation

'El cuchillo' translates to 'the knife' in English. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Knife', as it directly corresponds to the Spanish term Samuel asked about.

Aria and Scarlett are in a Spanish class, and their teacher asks, "How do you say 'clean' in Spanish?" Can you help them choose the right word?

• sucio(a)

• limpio(a)

• mesa

• servilleta

Answer explanation

The correct word for 'clean' in Spanish is 'limpio(a)'. The other options are 'sucio(a)', which means 'dirty', 'mesa' meaning 'table', and 'servilleta' meaning 'napkin'. Thus, 'limpio(a)' is the right choice.

Abigail and Aiden are baking a cake, but they've run out of a sweet ingredient. What is the Spanish term for "sugar" that they need to add?

• la sal

• la pimienta

• el azúcar

• el tenedor

Answer explanation

The Spanish term for "sugar" is "el azúcar." The other options refer to salt (la sal), pepper (la pimienta), and fork (el tenedor), which are not sweet ingredients needed for baking a cake.

Nora and David are preparing for a dinner party. In Spanish, what does "poner la mesa" mean?

• To clear the table

• To set the table

• To cook

• To taste

Answer explanation

In Spanish, "poner la mesa" translates to "to set the table," which means to arrange the tableware for a meal. The other options do not accurately reflect this meaning.