Question 1

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

(4 points)
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C)3. Record yourself saying your new Spanish sentence from #2 containing the correct direct object pronoun.(4 points)
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D)
4. In English, explain the differences in meaning between the questions ¿Cómo está Raúl? and ¿Cómo es Raúl?

(4 points)
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E)
5. Listen to the audio clip

What does the sentence mean?

(2 points)
Responses

I am young.
I am young.

You are young.
You are young.

He is young.
He is young.

We are young.
We are young.
F)
6. Listen to the audio clip.

Which picture below shows the item mentioned in the audio clip?

(2 points)
Responses

The image shows an old tricycle.
Image with alt text: The image shows an old tricycle.

An old fabric doll in a red dress is shown.
Image with alt text: An old fabric doll in a red dress is shown.

A coiled three-strand hemp rope is shown.
Image with alt text: A coiled three-strand hemp rope is shown.

G)7. Which of the following means "Sometimes we swim"?(1 point)
Responses

Nunca nadamos.
Nunca nadamos.

Siempre nadamos.
Siempre nadamos.

A veces nadamos.
A veces nadamos.

No me gusta nadar.
No me gusta nadar.
H)8. _______ is the largest country in Central America.(1 point)
Responses

Belize
Belize

Costa Rica
Costa Rica

Guatemala
Guatemala

Nicaragua
Nicaragua
I)9.  If you don't understand something, it is a good idea to ________.(1 point)
Responses

llegar tarde
llegar tarde

contestar
contestar

hacer una pregunta
hacer una pregunta

entregar un informe
entregar un informe
J)10. Which of the following is the correct way to say "Miguel thinks" in Spanish? (1 point)
Responses

pensar
pensar

pienso
pienso

pensamos
pensamos

piensa
piensa
K)11. What California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas have in common that they all share a border with Mexico.(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

GPT-4o mini · Answer

### A) Difference Between Conocer and Saber The Spanish verbs "conocer" and "saber" both translate to "to know" in English, but they have different uses. "Conocer" is primarily used to express familiarity or acquaintance with people, places, or things. For example, you would use "conocer" when you say you know a friend or a city. On the other hand, "saber" is used to indicate knowledge of facts, information, or how to do something. For instance, you would use "saber" when talking about knowing a piece of trivia or knowing how to ride a bike. In summary, use "conocer" for familiarity and "saber" for knowledge or skills. --- ### B) Direct Object Pronoun **a.)** Erica tiene bloques en la bolsa. **Rewritten:** Erica los tiene en la bolsa. **b.)** The direct object pronoun “los” is correct here because "bloques" is a masculine plural noun. In Spanish, direct object pronouns must agree in gender and number with the nouns they replace. Since "bloques" (blocks) is plural and masculine, "los" is the appropriate pronoun to substitute. --- ### D) Meaning of ¿Cómo está Raúl? vs. ¿Cómo es Raúl? The question ¿Cómo está Raúl? asks about Raúl's current state or condition, implying a temporary situation, such as his mood or physical state. In contrast, ¿Cómo es Raúl? inquires about Raúl's inherent qualities or characteristics, which are more permanent attributes, such as his personality, appearance, or identity. Essentially, the first question is about how he is doing right now, while the second is about what he is like overall. --- ### G) "Sometimes we swim" **Response:** A veces nadamos. --- ### H) Largest Country in Central America **Response:** Nicaragua --- ### I) Good Idea When You Don't Understand Something **Response:** hacer una pregunta --- ### J) "Miguel thinks" in Spanish **Response:** piensa --- ### K) Commonality of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas **Response:** True