1. In English, describe the difference uses of the Spanish verbs "conocer" and "saber." (4 points)

Question

Question 2 2. This is a two part question. Both sections must be answered to earn full credit. a.) Rewrite the Spanish sentence below by substituting “bloques” with its correct direct object pronoun. (For example: Yo tengo la pluma en mi mano. Yo la tengo.) Erica tiene bloques en la bolsa. b.) Explain why the direct object pronoun that you chose is correct.

Answer 1

Question 1

The Spanish verbs "conocer" and "saber" both translate to "to know" in English, but they are used in different contexts:

1. Conocer is used when referring to familiarity or acquaintance with people, places, or things. For instance, you would use "conocer" to say that you know someone personally or that you are familiar with a city or a subject.

   • Example: "Yo conozco a María" (I know María).

2. Saber, on the other hand, is used when referring to knowledge of facts, information, or skills. It implies knowing something in a more specific or factual sense.

   • Example: "Yo sé la capital de Francia" (I know the capital of France).

Question 2

a.)

The rewritten sentence is: Erica los tiene en la bolsa.

b.)

The direct object pronoun "los" is correct because it corresponds to the noun "bloques," which is masculine plural. In Spanish, direct object pronouns must match the gender and number of the noun they replace. Since "bloques" (blocks) is plural and masculine, the appropriate pronoun to use is "los."