Subject Pronouns — Practice

1. Which pronoun means "you" (informal, to a friend)?

Answer: tú

Explanation: "Tú" is the informal second person singular. You use it with friends, family, and peers. "Usted" is formal (for teachers, strangers).

2. Complete: "_____ hablamos español." (We speak Spanish.)

Answer: Nosotros

Explanation: "Nosotros" means "we". The verb "hablamos" is the first person plural form for -AR verbs. The pronoun is optional but shown here for clarity.

3. Which is the plural form of "tú"?

Answer: vosotros (Spain) / ustedes (Latin America)

Explanation: When addressing multiple people informally, you use "vosotros" in Spain or "ustedes" in Latin America. "Ellos" means "they", not plural "you".

4. Which pronoun is formal "you" (to a teacher)?

Answer: usted

Explanation: "Usted" is the formal second person singular. You use it with teachers, strangers, older people, and anyone you want to show respect to. It uses third-person singular verb forms.

5. What pronoun describes a mixed-gender group?

Answer: ellos

Explanation: When a group includes both males and females, use the masculine form "ellos" (they). "Ellas" is for all-female groups only.

6. Complete: "_____ trabajo en un hospital." (I work in a hospital.)

Answer: Yo

Explanation: "Yo" means "I". Although the verb "trabajo" already shows first person singular, "yo" is included here for clarity or emphasis.

7. Which sentence correctly uses pronouns to show contrast?

Answer: Él habla español; ella habla inglés.

Explanation: When you want to contrast or clarify who is doing what, you include the pronouns "él" and "ella". The first sentence is ambiguous without pronouns.

8. In Latin America, which pronoun is used for "you all" (informal)?

Answer: ustedes

Explanation: In Latin America, "ustedes" is used for all "you all" situations (formal and informal). "Vosotros" is only used in Spain for informal groups.