Mi hermana usa el diccionario ______ la clase de inglés.
Yo compré un libro ______ doce dólares.
Mis amigos fueron a Atlanta ______ una carro.
Nosotros hablamas por teléfono _______ dos horas.
Ellos necesitan un lápiz ______ dibujar en la clase de arte.
Choose whether the following sentences would use por or para.
1. Mi hermana usa el diccionario para la clase de inglés.
2. Yo compré un libro por doce dólares.
3. Mis amigos fueron a Atlanta en una carro. (Note: it would be more common to say "en carro" instead of "en una carro")
4. Nosotros hablamos por teléfono durante dos horas.
5. Ellos necesitan un lápiz para dibujar en la clase de arte.
Mis amigos fueron a Atlanta ______ una carro. por or para
It is incorrect to use either "por" or "para" in this sentence. The correct preposition to use is "en". The correct sentence would be "Mis amigos fueron a Atlanta en carro".
but somehow i have to choose one
If you have to choose between "por" or "para" only, "por" would be a better choice as it implies transportation by means of a vehicle. However, it's important to note that "en" is the most appropriate preposition to use in this sentence.
can i use "en" and "por"
No, you cannot use both "en" and "por" in this sentence. The correct preposition to use is "en", which indicates the means of transportation that your friends used to get to Atlanta. So the correct sentence is "Mis amigos fueron a Atlanta en carro".
to be successful
to be sleepy
to make the bed
to be hungry
to be cold
Choose whether the following phrases would use hacer or tener.
1. To be successful: tener éxito.
2. To be sleepy: tener sueño.
3. To make the bed: hacer la cama.
4. To be hungry: tener hambre.
5. To be cold: tener frío.
To determine whether to use "por" or "para" in these sentences, we need to look at the context and the meaning of each preposition.
1. Mi hermana usa el diccionario __para__ la clase de inglés.
In this sentence, "para" is used to indicate the purpose or intention. The dictionary is being used "for" or "in order to" the English class.
2. Yo compré un libro __por__ doce dólares.
In this sentence, "por" is used to indicate the price or cost. The book was bought "for" or "at the price of" twelve dollars.
3. Mis amigos fueron a Atlanta __en__ un carro.
In this sentence, neither "por" nor "para" is used. Instead, "en" is used to indicate the mode of transportation. It means "My friends went to Atlanta by car."
4. Nosotros hablamas por teléfono __por__ dos horas.
In this sentence, "por" is used to indicate the duration or length of time. The phone call lasted "for" two hours.
5. Ellos necesitan un lápiz __para__ dibujar en la clase de arte.
In this sentence, "para" is used to indicate the purpose or use. The pencil is needed "for" drawing in the art class.
To summarize, the correct usage of "por" and "para" in the given sentences is as follows:
1. para
2. por
3. en
4. por
5. para