Reflexive or Non Reflexive Verbs Spanish Quiz

Based on the context, choose the correct option to complete the sentence. You can either click on the correct answer or type on your keyboard the letter you chose.    Most non-reflexive verbs have a reflexive form. However, each type of verb would be used in different contexts. In this quiz, you will practice when to correctly use reflexive verbs versus regular verbs . Read the sentences and choose the best option for this specific situation.  If you want to practice your conjugations for reflexive verbs, I encourage you to take our Reflexive Verbs Quiz where you will be able to do some exercises with different Spanish tenses.

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¿Ya (tú) _________ a tu hermano? Se les va a hacer tarde.

Did you already wake up your brother? You’re going to be late.

  1. A despertar
  2. B despertaste
  3. C te despertaste
  4. D despertó

With non-reflexive verbs, the object (person or thing receiving the action, ‘your brother’) and subject (person performing the action ‘you’) are different entities. In these sentences, the object is introduced by the preposition ‘a’.

¡Ya vamos a comer! ¡__________ las manos, niñas!

We are going to eat now! Wash your hands, girls!

  1. A Lávense
  2. B Laven
  3. C Lava
  4. D Lavar

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (girls) is performing the action on/upon themselves. ‘Lávense’ is the plural form of the imperative form. When it’s in the imperative form, the reflexive verb and the reflexive pronoun become one word.

¿A qué hora _________ ayer, Leah?

What time did you wake up yesterday?

  1. A despertar
  2. B despertaron
  3. C te despertaste
  4. D despertó

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (you) is performing the action on/upon itself. ‘Te despertaste’ is the preterite conjugation of ‘tú’.

Mi hermana _____ a su bebé todas las mañanas

My sister baths her baby every morning

  1. A bañamos
  2. B bañó
  3. C se baña
  4. D baña

With non-reflexive verbs, the object (person or thing receiving the action, ‘my sister’) and subject (person performing the action, ‘the baby’) are different entities. In this sentence, the object is introduced by the preposition ‘a’.

Ustedes tardan mucho para ______

You guys take a long time to bathe

  1. A se bañan
  2. B bañar
  3. C nos bañamos
  4. D bañarse

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (you guys) is performing the action on/upon themselves. When being in the infinitive form, the reflexive verb and the reflexive pronoun become one word. However, the pronoun still needs to match the subject of the sentence.

¿Puedes _______ tu bolsa?

Can you move your bag?

  1. A movemos
  2. B mueves
  3. C se mueve
  4. D mover

Non-reflexive verbs can have a direct or indirect object. An indirect object is introduced by ‘a’ and a direct object just follows the verb and may be introduced by an article or possessive pronoun. When having two verbs, the second verb is always in infinitive form.

Darío no _________ hoy

Dario didn’t shave today

  1. A se afeitó
  2. B se afeita
  3. C afeitarse
  4. D afeitó

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (Dario) is performing the action on/upon himself. ‘Se afeitó’ is the preterite conjugation of ‘él’.

Todas las mañanas yo _______ a mi hermanita

Every morning I dress my little sister

  1. A vestir
  2. B visto
  3. C vestí
  4. D se viste

With non-reflexive verbs, the object (person or thing receiving the action, ‘I’) and subject (person performing the action, ‘sister’) are different entities. In these sentences, the object is introduced by the preposition ‘a’. ‘Visto’ is the conjugation of ‘yo’ in the present tense.

¡(Tú, command) _____ tu cosas en la mesa!

Put your things on the table!

  1. A Poner
  2. B Ponemos
  3. C Pon
  4. D Pondrá

Non-reflexive verbs can have a direct or indirect object. An indirect object is introduced by ‘a’ and a direct object just follows the verb and may be introduced by an article or possessive pronoun. ‘Pon’ is the conjugation of ‘tú’ in the imperative form.

¡Niños! (Usted, command) ______ los zapatos

Have you kids put your shoes on?

  1. A poner
  2. B se ponen
  3. C pónganse
  4. D se pusieron

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (the kids) is performing the action on/upon themselves. ‘Lávense’ is the plural form of the imperative form. When it’s in the imperative form, the reflexive verb and the reflexive pronoun become one word.

Mariana ________ en un kinder

Mariana works in a kindergarten

  1. A trabaja
  2. B trabajamos
  3. C trabajar
  4. D se trabaja

Not all Spanish verbs have a complement (object) because they are able to deliver complete information without the presence of the object. These intransitive verbs never have a reflexive form. ‘Trabaja’ is the conjugation of ‘ella’ in the present tense.

Mañana yo_______ al cine

Tomorrow I will go to the movies

  1. A ir
  2. B iré
  3. C iremos
  4. D irán

With non-reflexive verbs, the object (person or thing receiving the action) and subject (person performing the action) are different entities. In these sentences, the object is introduced by the preposition ‘a’. ‘Al’ is a contraction of: ‘a + el’.

Mi vecino siempre _______ a su novia

My neighbor always hugs his girlfriend

  1. A abrazar
  2. B abrazan
  3. C se abraza
  4. D abraza

With non-reflexive verbs, the object (person or thing receiving the action, ‘his girlfriend’) and subject (person performing the action, ‘my neighbor’) are different entities. In these sentences, the object is introduced by the preposition ‘a’.

Ustedes ________ el uniforme blanco

You guys will wear the white uniform

  1. A se pondrán
  2. B se pone
  3. C ponerse
  4. D poner

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (‘you guys’) is performing the action on/upon themselves. ‘Se pondrán’ is the future conjugation of ‘ustedes’.

Mañana (yo, present form) ___________ a las siete de la mañana

Tomorrow, I’ll leave at seven in the morning

  1. A vas
  2. B se van
  3. C voy
  4. D me iré

Reflexive verbs indicate that the subject of the sentence (me) is performing the action on/upon myself. ‘Me iré’ is the conjugation of ‘yo’ in the present tense. Notice that sometimes non-reflexive verbs and their reflexive forms have different meanings.

Quiz Results

Question Answer Given Correct Answer
¿Ya (tú) _________ a tu hermano? Se les va a hacer tarde.
¡Ya vamos a comer! ¡__________ las manos, niñas!
¿A qué hora _________ ayer, Leah?
Mi hermana _____ a su bebé todas las mañanas
Ustedes tardan mucho para ______
¿Puedes _______ tu bolsa?
Darío no _________ hoy
Todas las mañanas yo _______ a mi hermanita
¡(Tú, command) _____ tu cosas en la mesa!
¡Niños! (Usted, command) ______ los zapatos
Mariana ________ en un kinder
Mañana yo_______ al cine
Mi vecino siempre _______ a su novia
Ustedes ________ el uniforme blanco
Mañana (yo, present form) ___________ a las siete de la mañana

Pedir vs Preguntar Quiz

Read the sentences carefully and, based on the context, choose the correct answer (make sure to choose the correct conjugation). Pedir and preguntar are translated as ‘to ask’, but since they work in different contexts. In this ‘pedir’ vs. ‘preguntar’ quiz, you’ll find different questions that will allow you to practice these verbs in real-life examples.

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Voy a _____ a qué hora cierran

I’m going to ask what time they close

  1. A Preguntarle
  2. B Preguntar
  3. C Pedirle
  4. D Pedir

Preguntar is always used to inquire or ask questions or for information. When working with another conjugated verb, preguntar must remain in its infinitive form.

Alan me ______ mi cuaderno de español

Alan asked me for my Spanish notebook

  1. A Preguntó
  2. B Pedir
  3. C Preguntaron
  4. D Pidió

We use pedir to ask someone for an object or a favor.

La vecina siempre nos _____ ayuda con sus perros.

The neighbor always asks us for help with her dogs

  1. A Pedir
  2. B Pidió
  3. C Pide
  4. D Pidieron

We use pedir to ask someone for an object or a favor. Pide is the present tense conjugation for the third person singular.

Oye, Carlos, ¿_______ si tienen comida vegetariana?

Hey, Carlos, did you ask if they have vegetarian food?

  1. A Pidieron
  2. B Pediste
  3. C Preguntaste
  4. D Preguntar

Preguntar is always used to inquire or asking questions or for information. Preguntaste is the past tense conjugation for the second singular person. 

La maestra nos ______ escribir un ensayo en español.

The teacher ask us to write an essay in Spanish

  1. A Pidió
  2. B Preguntó
  3. C Preguntar
  4. D Pidieron

We use pedir to ask someone to do something. Pidió is the past tense conjugation for the third person singular.

Vamos a _______ si podemos pagar en efectivo.

We’re going to ask if we can pay in cash

  1. A Preguntamos
  2. B Pregunto
  3. C Preguntar
  4. D Pedir

Preguntar is always used to inquire or asking questions or for information. When working with another conjugated verb, preguntar must be conjugated in its infinitive form.

Si tengo dudas, yo siempre le ________ a la maestra

If I have questions, I always ask the teacher

  1. A Pido
  2. B Pregunto
  3. C Preguntamos
  4. D Pedir

Preguntar is always used to inquire or asking questions or for information. Pregunto is the conjugation for the first singular person.

Mis papás siempre nos ______ ayuda con la computadora

My parents always asks for help with the computer

  1. A Piden
  2. B Pedimos
  3. C Preguntan
  4. D Pide

We use pedir to ask someone to do something or for a favor. Piden is the present conjugation of the third plural person.

Michelle, ¿ya le ________ a Sofía si tiene mi cuaderno?

Michelle, did you already ask Sofia if she has my notebook?

  1. A Pidieron
  2. B Pediste
  3. C Pregunté
  4. D Preguntaste

Preguntar is always used to ask for information. Preguntaste is the past tense conjugation for the second singular person.

Ana y Luis me _______ si sé hablar español

Ana and Luis asked if I know how to speak Spanish

  1. A Pidieron
  2. B Pidió
  3. C Pido
  4. D Preguntaron

Preguntar is always used to ask for information. Preguntaron is the past tense conjugation for the third plural person.

Quiz Results

Question Answer Given Correct Answer
Voy a _____ a qué hora cierran
Alan me ______ mi cuaderno de español
La vecina siempre nos _____ ayuda con sus perros.
Oye, Carlos, ¿_______ si tienen comida vegetariana?
La maestra nos ______ escribir un ensayo en español.
Vamos a _______ si podemos pagar en efectivo.
Si tengo dudas, yo siempre le ________ a la maestra
Mis papás siempre nos ______ ayuda con la computadora
Michelle, ¿ya le ________ a Sofía si tiene mi cuaderno?
Ana y Luis me _______ si sé hablar español

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Practice Spanish Jugar vs Tocar Quiz

Based on the context, choose the correct option to complete the sentence. You can either click on the correct answer or type on your keyboard the letter you chose.

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Mario y Patricia ______ la guitarra.

Mario and Patricia play the guitar

  1. A Tocan
  2. B Juega
  3. C Juegan
  4. D Toca

‘Tocan’ is the plural form of the verb ‘tocar’. We use tocar when talking about playing an instrument.  

Yo no ____ en una banda, pero mi hermano sí.

I don’t play in a band, but my brother does.

  1. A Juegas
  2. B Toco
  3. C Tocar
  4. D Juego

We use tocar when talking about playing music. ‘Toco’ is the present tense conjugation for ‘Yo’.

Carlos ____ baloncesto y su novia ______ el piano.

Carlos plays basketball and his girlfriend plays the piano

  1. A Tocan / Jugar
  2. B Juega / Toca
  3. C Jugan / Tocan
  4. D Juega / Juega

‘Juega’ and ‘toca’ are the conjugation for ‘él’, ‘ella’ and ‘usted’. Jugar is used to talk about sports and tocar about instruments.

¿Qué tipo de música ____ tú y tus amigos?

What type of music do you and your friends play?

  1. A Juegan
  2. B Tocan
  3. C Juegan
  4. D Tocas

We use tocar when talking about playing music and instruments. ‘Tocan’ is the third person plural form for ‘ustedes’ or ‘ellos’.

Mis hermanitos ______ con la guitarra de mi papá.

My brothers play with my dad’s guitar.

  1. A Tocan
  2. B Tocar
  3. C Juegan
  4. D Juegas

When talking about instruments, we can use ‘jugar con’ to express that a person is having fun with this object. However, this doesn’t mean that they know how to play it.

¿Cuándo y dónde ______ la banda de tu novio?

When and where your boyfriend’s band is going to play?

  1. A Toca
  2. B Juegas
  3. C Toco
  4. D Juega

Toca is the present tense conjugation for ‘Él’, ‘Ella’ and ‘Usted’. We use this verb when talking about playing music.

A mi hermano le dan miedo los perros, por eso no _____ con ellos.

My brother is afraid of dogs, that’s why he doesn’t play with them.

  1. A Toca
  2. B Juegan
  3. C Juega
  4. D Tocas

We use ‘jugar con’ to express that a person is having fun with another person, pet, or object. ‘Juega’ is the present tense form for ‘él’, ‘usted’ and ‘ella’. 

¿Sabes ______ esta canción?

Do you know how to play this song?

  1. A Tocar
  2. B Juegan
  3. C Tocas
  4. D Jugar

Tocar is used when talking about playing music and instruments. We use its infinitive form after a conjugated verb.

¿Vosotros sabéis ______ ping pong?

Do you guys know how to play ping pong?

  1. A Jugar
  2. B Jugáis
  3. C Tocar
  4. D Juegan

Jugar is used when talking about playing sports. We use its infinitive form after a conjugated verb.

Mi grupo favorito solo ____ canciones de rock.

My favorite group only plays rock songs

  1. A Toca
  2. B Jugar
  3. C Juega
  4. D Tocan

We use tocar to talk about playing music or instruments. ‘Toca’ is the present tense conjugation that we use to talk about singular objects, events or groups.

Yo ____ muy la flauta.

I play the flute

  1. A Jugar
  2. B Toco
  3. C Tocas
  4. D Tocar

Toco is the conjugation for ‘Yo’. We use ‘tocar’ when talking about playing music or instruments.

Nosotros _____ con ese balón todos los días.

We play with the ball every day

  1. A Juegan
  2. B Tocamos
  3. C Jugar
  4. D Jugamos

We use jugar when talking about playing sports or playing with objects or other people. ‘Jugamos’ is the present tense conjugation for ‘Nosotros’.

Linda no sabe ____ otra canción.

Linda doesn’t know how to play another song

  1. A Toca
  2. B Tocar
  3. C Juegas
  4. D Jugar

Tocar is used when talking about playing music and instruments. We use its infinitive form after a conjugated verb.

¿Ustedes ____ fútbol mañana? ¡Pero mañana es el día que yo ___ con mi banda!

You play soccer tomorrow? But tomorrow I will play with my band

  1. A Jugan / Tocan
  2. B Jugáis / Juego
  3. C Juegan / Toco
  4. D Juegan /Juego

Jugar is used when talking about sports and games. We use tocar when referring to music or instruments.

¿Qué instrumento ____ tus hijos?

What instrument do your children play?

  1. A Juegas
  2. B Toca
  3. C Tocan
  4. D Juegan

We use the verb ‘tocar’ as a synonym of ‘to play’ when referring to music or instruments. ‘Tocan’ is the present tense conjugation for ‘ellos’.

Todos mis amigos ____ golf, pero yo no soy bueno para los deportes.

All my friends play golf, but I’m not good at sports

  1. A Juegan
  2. B Tocan
  3. C Juega
  4. D Jugar

We use the verb jugar when talking about sports and games. ‘Juegan’ is the present tense conjugation for ‘Ellos’, ‘Ellas’ and ‘Ustedes’.

Mi novio quiere aprender a _____ el clarinete y también a ______ ajedrez.

My boyfriend wants to learn to play the clarinet and also to play chess

  1. A Tocar / Jugar
  2. B Juega / Jugar
  3. C Toca / Juega
  4. D Jugar / Jugar

We use tocar when referring to music and instruments. Jugar is used to talk about sports and games. We use their infinitive forms after a preposition.

¿Quieres ______ la batería un rato o quieres ______ videojuegos?

Do you want to play the drums for a while or you rather play video games?

  1. A Jugar / Jugar
  2. B Toca / Juega
  3. C Tocar / Jugar
  4. D Tocamos / Jugamos

Tocar is used when talking about playing instruments and jugar when talking about games. We use their infinitive forms after a conjugated verb.

Emmanuel ____ a ser una estrella de rock.

Emmanuel plays at a rock star.

  1. A Toca
  2. B Jugar
  3. C Juega
  4. D Tocar

‘Juga a’ is used to talk about playing imaginary games. ‘Juega’ is the present tense for ‘Él’, ‘Ella’ and ‘Usted.

¿(Nosotros) _____ otra canción?

Shall we play another song?

  1. A Jugar
  2. B Jugamos
  3. C Tocar
  4. D Tocamos

We use ‘tocar’ when talking about playing music or instruments. ‘Tocamos’ is the present tense for ‘Nosotros’.

Quiz Results

Question Answer Given Correct Answer
Mario y Patricia ______ la guitarra.
Yo no ____ en una banda, pero mi hermano sí.
Carlos ____ baloncesto y su novia ______ el piano.
¿Qué tipo de música ____ tú y tus amigos?
Mis hermanitos ______ con la guitarra de mi papá.
¿Cuándo y dónde ______ la banda de tu novio?
A mi hermano le dan miedo los perros, por eso no _____ con ellos.
¿Sabes ______ esta canción?
¿Vosotros sabéis ______ ping pong?
Mi grupo favorito solo ____ canciones de rock.
Yo ____ muy la flauta.
Nosotros _____ con ese balón todos los días.
Linda no sabe ____ otra canción.
¿Ustedes ____ fútbol mañana? ¡Pero mañana es el día que yo ___ con mi banda!
¿Qué instrumento ____ tus hijos?
Todos mis amigos ____ golf, pero yo no soy bueno para los deportes.
Mi novio quiere aprender a _____ el clarinete y también a ______ ajedrez.
¿Quieres ______ la batería un rato o quieres ______ videojuegos?
Emmanuel ____ a ser una estrella de rock.
¿(Nosotros) _____ otra canción?

Practice Spanish Qué vs Cuál Quiz

In this Spanish quiz, you will be able to test your knowledge of qué and cuál. Read the sentences below and, based in the context, fill in the blanks with qué or cuál. 

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¿ son los tacos?

What are tacos?

By using qué + ser we’re asking for a word’s meaning or definition.

¿ es la comida típica de México?

Cuál is being used to ask someone to identify an object.

¿ prefieres: ir al cine o salir a cenar?

What do you prefer: going to the movies or having dinner?

We use qué to ask about preferences. Unlike ‘cuál’, we can use ‘qué’ to ask about activities. 

¿ hicieron el fin de semana?

What did you do on the weekend?

We use ‘qué’ to ask for general information or explanations.

¿A te dedicas?

What do you do for a living?

In Spanish, we use ‘qué’ to ask a person about their profession.

¿ quieres cenar? ¿Hamburguesas o pizza?

What do you want to have for dinner? Burgers or pizza?

We use ‘qué’ to ask people about their preferences.

¿ hamburguesa quieres? ¿La de pollo o la de res?

Which burger do you want? Chicken or beef?

‘Cuál’ allows us to ask people to make a choice between more than one object. In these contexts, it’s translated as ‘which’.

Mamá, ¿ es un segundo nombre?

Mom, what’s a middle name?

By using qué + ser we’re asking for a word’s meaning or definition.

Mamá, ¿ es tu segundo nombre?

Mom, what’s your middle name?

We use ‘cuál’ to ask someone for personal information such as name, phone number, email, etc.

¿ de tus hermanos es el más alto?

Which of your brothers is the tallest?

‘Cuál’ allows us to ask people to make a choice between more than one object. In these contexts, it’s translated as ‘which’.

Mañana es la boda de Paco, ¿ te vas a poner?

Tomorrow is Paco’s wedding, what are you going to wear?

We use ‘qué’ to ask for general information or explanations.

¿  es tu postre favorito?

What’s your favorite dessert?

We use 'cuál' to ask someone to identify an object.

¿ me recomiendas probar en este restaurante?

What do you recommend me to try in this restaurant?

We use ‘qué’ to ask for general information or explanations.

Estas son las películas que hay en el cine, ¿ quieres ver?

These are the movies that are in the movie theater, which one do you want to watch?

 ‘Cuál’ allows us to ask people to make a choice between more than one object. In this example, people must choose between the movies displayed.

¿ es un refresco de dieta?

What’s a diet soda?

By using qué + ser we’re asking for a word’s meaning or definition.

Hoy vinieron muchos niños, ¿ son tus hijos?

Today came a lot of kids, which ones are your children?

We use ‘cuál’ to ask or to identify a person or object from a bigger group. Unlile 'qué', 'cuál' has a plural form. 

¿ libros has leído recientemente? ¿ te gustó más?

What books have you read recently? Which one did you like the most?

‘Qué’ allows us to ask for general information or explanations. We use  ‘cuál’ to ask people to make a choice between more than one object. 

No podemos comprar toda esta ropa, ¿ blusas quieres?

We can’t buy all these clothes, which blouses do you want?

Cuál’ allows us to ask people to make a choice between more than one object. Unlike 'qué', 'cuál' has a plural form. 

No te escuché muy bien, ¿ dijiste?

I didn’t listen very well, what did you say?

‘Qué’ allows us to ask for general information or explanations.

¿  significa uncle en español?

What does uncle mean in Spanish?

We can use ‘qué’ to ask about the meaning of a word.

Quiz Results

Question Answer Given Correct Answer
¿____ son los tacos?
¿____ es la comida típica de México?
¿______ prefieres: ir al cine o salir a cenar?
¿_____ hicieron el fin de semana?
¿A_____ te dedicas?
¿_____ quieres cenar? ¿Hamburguesas o pizza?
¿____ hamburguesa quieres? ¿La de pollo o la de res?
Mamá, ¿_____ es un segundo nombre?
Mamá, ¿______ es tu segundo nombre?
¿_____ de tus hermanos es el más alto?
Mañana es la boda de Paco, ¿_____ te vas a poner?
¿____  es tu postre favorito?
¿_____ me recomiendas probar en este restaurante?
Estas son las películas que hay en el cine, ¿_____ quieres ver?
¿______ es un refresco de dieta?
Hoy vinieron muchos niños, ¿_____ son tus hijos?
¿_____ libros has leído recientemente? ¿_____ te gustó más?
No podemos comprar toda esta ropa, ¿______ blusas quieres?
No te escuché muy bien, ¿____ dijiste?
¿_____  significa uncle en español?

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Practice Household Appliances Vocabulary Quiz

Based on the provided image, fill the blanks with the correct Spanish noun for each object. This is a 25 question Spanish appliances quiz and it focuses on some of the most popular appliances that you can find in your house.

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Microwave

Dishwasher

Vacuum

TV

Fridge

Iron

Washing machine

Blender

Fan

Coffee maker

Stove

Waffle maker

Toaster

Mixer

Hairdryer

Shaver

Dryer

Oven

Air conditioner

Heater

Rice maker

Phone

Computer

Radio

Food processor

Quiz Results

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