Completar Fill in the blanks with the present tense form of the verbs.

Answer:

1- Deseo visitar un país que posea vestigios mayas.

2- Busco datos que ilustren la llegada de los españoles en Guatemala.

3- Requiero una persona que esté dispuesta a trabajar en nuestro restaurante.

4- Deseo adquirir una camisa que se semeje a la de Alberto.

5- No conozco a persona que sea más descortés que Gloria.

Explanation:

All the verbs are in what is known in Spanish as "presente del subjuntivo" (subjunctive mood). In English, these phrases would translate to:

1- I wish to visit a country that has Mayan ruins.

2- I seek information that explains the arrival of the Spanish in Guatemala.

3- I require a person who wants to work at our restaurant.

4- I want to buy a shirt resembling the one Alberto owns.

5- I do not know anyone who is ruder than Gloria.

Question 1 Vaya (ir) personalmente y (ver) las casas usted misma.

Answer 1: Vaya personalmente y vea las casas usted misma.

Go in person and check out the houses yourself.

Question 2 Decida qué casa quiere y (llamar) al agente. (pedirle) un contrato de alquiler.

Answer 2: Decida qué casa quiere y llame al agente. Pídale un contrato de alquiler.

Choose which house you desire and contact the agent. Request a rental contract from him.

Question 3 alquilar") un camión (truck) para el día de la mudanza (moving day) y (preguntarles) a los empleados la hora exacta de llegada.

Answer 3: Alquile un camión para el día de la mudanza y pregúnteles a los empleados la hora exacta de llegada.

Rent a vehicle for moving day and inquire with the staff about the precise arrival time.

Question 4 (decirles) a todos en casa que tienen que ayudar. No (decirles) que usted va a hacerlo todo.

Answer 4: Dígales a todos en casa que tienen que ayudar. No les diga que usted va a hacerlo todo. Tell everyone at home that they must assist.

Do not inform them that you will handle everything alone.

Question 5 (tomarse) su tiempo para hacer las maleta tranquilamente. (sacar) toda la ropa que no use y (darle) a alguien que la necesite.

Answer 5: Tómese su tiempo para hacer las maletas tranquilamente. Saque toda la ropa que no use y désela a alguien que la necesite.

Take your time to pack calmly. Remove any unused clothing and donate it to someone in need.

Question 6 El día de la mudanza no (estar) nerviosa.

Answer 6: El día de la mudanza no esté nerviosa.

On moving day, do not be anxious.

Question 7 No (preocuparse). (saber) que todo va a salir bien.

Answer 7: No se preocupe. Sé que todo va a salir bien.

Do not stress. I am confident everything will turn out fine.

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Answer:

• Translated from Spanish:

1. He told me not to ask too many questions about the organization. "True"

2. He suggested that I carefully listen to every question. "True"

3. He recommended that I appear serious and not overly interested.  "False"

4. He advised against wearing perfume. "True"

5. He recommended that I refrain from discussing my personal affairs. "True"

6. He encouraged me to talk about my professional plans. "True"

7. He advised me to remain calm and not anxious. "True"

8. He counseled me to speak negatively about my previous employer. "False"

9. He told me to avoid lying. "True"