AP Spanish : Present / El Presente

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Present / El Presente

Which of the following conjugated verbs should be used in the above sentence?

 “¿ __________ hambre, Señor Ruiz? ¡Debe comer!

Possible Answers:

Es

Tiene

Va

Está

Correct answer:

Tiene

Explanation:

In Spanish, to say that a person is hungry one must use the verb "tener." Also, the question is directed to someone in a formal situation; therefore, the conjugation of "tener" is in agreement with the subject "Usted." 

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