Estructuras y Sintaxis Avanzadas Flashcards

Identify the sentence with correct use of 'sino' (not 'pero').

Answer: Both B and C are correct uses of 'sino'.

'Sino' replaces a negated element with a noun/adjective; 'sino que' introduces a conjugated verb as contrast.

Which sentence uses a correctly formed absolute participle construction?

Answer: Terminado el examen, los estudiantes salieron.

The absolute participle construction uses a past participle agreeing with its subject to indicate a completed prior action.

In which sentence is the subjunctive required after a conjunction of time?

Answer: Cuando llegue, comeré.

After conjunctions of time like 'cuando', the subjunctive is used when referring to a future event.

Which is an example of a cleft sentence (oración escindida) in Spanish?

Answer: Fue ella quien llegó tarde.

The cleft structure 'Fue + noun + quien/que' focuses attention on a specific element of the sentence.

What mood is required in 'Ojalá que mañana _____ buen tiempo'?

Answer: Present subjunctive: haga

'Ojalá' always triggers the subjunctive because it expresses a wish or hope.

Which sentence correctly uses the gerund as a manner adverb?

Answer: Estudiando mucho, pasarás el examen.

The gerund (estudiando) correctly functions as an adverb of manner or condition modifying the main verb.

In Spanish, which sentence demonstrates correct use of the passive voice with 'ser'?

Answer: El libro fue escrito por García Márquez.

The true passive with 'ser' + past participle + 'por' + agent is the standard construction to express who performed an action.