Learn Spanish Vocabulary and Grammar with a Fun Exercise!

Can You Complete the Following Spanish Phrases Correctly?

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word(s) from the vocabulary or grammar of the chapter.

—¿Quién me compró este tren eléctrico?

—Tu abuelo _____ compró el tren para tu cumpleaños.

Answer:

The correct answer for this question is “tu abuelo te compró el tren para tu cumpleaños”, which means “your grandfather bought you the train for your birthday.”

Explanation:

In this exercise, we are testing your understanding of direct object pronouns in Spanish. In the sentence given, the verb “comprar” (to buy) is followed by the direct object pronoun “te” which refers to “you” in the sentence. When using direct object pronouns in Spanish, it is important to match the pronoun with the subject and understand its placement in the sentence.

Direct object pronouns in Spanish can be a bit tricky at first, but with practice, you will become more comfortable using them correctly in sentences. Remember that direct object pronouns replace the direct object of a sentence, which is the person or thing that directly receives the action of the verb.

So, in this case, “Tu abuelo te compró el tren para tu cumpleaños” translates to “Your grandfather bought you the train for your birthday,” where “te” is the direct object pronoun replacing the direct object “you.”

Keep practicing with exercises like these to improve your understanding of Spanish vocabulary and grammar!