12IsaacAdverbsofQuantity

Question 1

What do adverbs of quantity describe?

Answer 1

Adverbs of quantity describe how much something is done.

Question 2

Translate and describe the meaning of the adverb ‘demasiado’.

Answer 2

‘Demasiado’ means ‘too much’ in English.

Question 3

What does the Spanish adverb ‘mucho’ mean when used with verbs?

Answer 3

When used with verbs ‘mucho’ means very much or a lot.

Question 4

How does ‘mucho’ function differently when placed before nouns?

Answer 4

‘Mucho’ functions as an adjective before nouns expressing quantity and it must agree with the noun in number and gender.

Question 5

Give an example sentence using ‘demasiado’ as an adverb of quantity.

Answer 5

Luis trabaja demasiado. (Luis works too much.)

Question 6

What is the difference between ‘muy’ and ‘mucho’ in Spanish?

Answer 6

‘Muy’ is used to intensify how an action is done (adverb) or describe adjectives while ‘mucho’ means very much or a lot and can be an adverb or an adjective depending on placement.

Question 7

How is ‘muy’ used with adjectives? Give an example.

Answer 7

‘Muy’ intensifies adjectives e.g. ‘Es muy inteligente.’ (She is very intelligent.)

Question 8

How is ‘mucho’ used with adjectives or adverbs?

Answer 8

‘Mucho’ is not used with adjectives; instead ‘muy’ is used. ‘Mucho’ is mainly used with verbs and nouns.

Question 9

Translate the sentence: ‘Juan come muchas palomitas.’

Answer 9

Juan eats a lot of popcorn.

Question 10

What must ‘mucho’ agree with when used as an adjective?

Answer 10

‘Mucho’ must agree with the noun in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).

Question 11

English to Spanish: How do you say ‘too much’?

Answer 11

Too much = demasiado

Question 12

English to Spanish: How do you say ‘a lot very much’?

Answer 12

A lot very much = mucho

Question 13

English to Spanish: How do you say ‘enough’?

Answer 13

Enough = bastante

Question 14

English to Spanish: How do you say ‘very little not much’?

Answer 14

Very little not much = poco

Question 15

Fill in the blank: What is the correct word? Mi hermano nunca va al gimnasio. No le gusta ______ hacer deporte. (too much / a little)

Answer 15

mucho

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Choose the correct word. Jaime come ______. Solo una ensalada para comer y fruta para cenar. (too much / very little)

Answer 16

poco

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Todos los días leo el periódico y una revista. Leo ______. (a little / enough)

Answer 17

bastante

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Mi padre trabaja doce horas al día. Trabaja ______. (too much / enough)

Answer 18

demasiado

Question 19

In the provided exercise which words are typically used with ‘muy’?

Answer 19

Guapa divertido simpática are used with ‘muy’ because they are adjectives.

Question 20

Which words are typically used with ‘mucho/a’ according to the exercise?

Answer 20

Dolor sueño trabajador paciencia alegría are used with ‘mucho/a’ because they are nouns or adjectives used as descriptions related to quantity.

Question 21

What is the correct form of ‘muy’ or ‘mucho/a/os/as’ to complete this sentence? ‘Esta muchacha estudia todos los días. Es ___ inteligente.’

Answer 21

muy

Question 22

What is the correct form of ‘muy’ or ‘mucho/a/os/as’ to complete this sentence? ‘Mi primo siempre tiene ___ calor.’

Answer 22

mucho

Question 23

Complete the sentence: ‘Duermo cinco horas al día. Tengo ___ sueño.’

Answer 23

mucho

Question 24

Complete the sentence: ‘Mi amigo hace ___ preguntas; es ___ curioso.’

Answer 24

muchas muy

Question 25

Translate to Spanish: 'very intelligent'.

Answer 25

'muy inteligente'

Question 26

Translate to Spanish: 'a lot of questions'.

Answer 26

'muchas preguntas'

Question 27

Translate to Spanish: 'too much work'.

Answer 27

'demasiado trabajo'

Question 28

Translate to Spanish: 'enough study'.

Answer 28

'bastante estudio'

Question 29

What is the role of adverbs of quantity in Spanish?

Answer 29

They indicate the amount or degree to which an action is performed.