B1 Spanish - Interrogative Words and Demonstrative Adjectives Lesson and Quiz - Section 4.1
Learn the rules for interrogative words (qué, quién, dónde, cómo, etc.) and demonstrative adjectives (este, ese, aquel, etc.) at B1 level. Many sentences combine both. Test your knowledge with 20 questions from a pool of 50.
📚 SECTION 1: Core Principle / Principio Fundamental (B1 Level)
Interrogative words are used to ask questions. Demonstrative adjectives point out specific people, things or places (this, that, these, those). At B1 level, you must choose the correct word and combine both in longer sentences.
Las palabras interrogativas se usan para hacer preguntas. Los adjetivos demostrativos señalan personas, cosas o lugares específicos. En nivel B1 debes elegir la palabra correcta y combinar ambas en oraciones más largas.
| Interrogative / Interrogativa | Meaning / Significado | Demonstrative / Demostrativo | Meaning / Significado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qué | What / Which | este / esta | this (near) |
| Quién | Who | ese / esa | that (medium) |
| Dónde | Where | aquel / aquella | that (far) |
| Cómo | How | estos / estas | these (near) |
| Cuándo | When | esos / esas | those (medium) |
| Por qué | Why | aquellos / aquellas | those (far) |
📗 SECTION 2: Interrogative Words / Palabras Interrogativas
Use these to ask questions. B1 sentences often combine an interrogative with a demonstrative.
¿Qué libro es este?
What book is this?
¿Dónde está esa casa grande?
Where is that big house?
¿Quién es aquel hombre?
Who is that man over there?
¿Cómo se llama esta chica?
What is this girl’s name?
📙 SECTION 3: Demonstrative Adjectives / Adjetivos Demostrativos
Este / esta / estos / estas (near speaker). Ese / esa / esos / esas (medium). Aquel / aquella / aquellos / aquellas (far). Often used with interrogatives in B1 sentences.
¿Qué libro es este?
What book is this one?
Me gusta esa casa pero no aquella.
I like that house but not that one over there.
¿Quiénes son esos estudiantes?
Who are those students?
¿Dónde están aquellas montañas?
Where are those mountains over there?
📘 Vocabulary Chart: Key Interrogatives & Demonstratives (B1 Context)
| Spanish / Español | English / Inglés | Type / Tipo | Practical Context / Contexto Práctico |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Qué libro es este? | What book is this? | Interrogative + Demonstrative | Asking about something near. |
| ¿Dónde está esa casa? | Where is that house? | Interrogative + Demonstrative | Asking about something at medium distance. |
| ¿Quién es aquel hombre? | Who is that man over there? | Interrogative + Demonstrative | Asking about something far away. |
| ¿Cómo se llama esta chica? | What is this girl’s name? | Interrogative + Demonstrative | Asking for identification near the speaker. |
📝 Now Practice With The Quiz! (B1 Level - Sentences with Interrogatives and Demonstratives)
Quiz Section: Multiple Choice Questions (B1 Interrogatives & Demonstratives)
Choose the correct interrogative word or demonstrative adjective to complete each B1 sentence. Many sentences combine both. Click on your answer.