Hello,
I need some help with the following questions.
Thank You
#1
Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is grammatically correct.
A. Esta Varilla negra _esta__ parada sobre otra cosa negra.
B. Esta varilla negra __es__ parada sobre otra cosa negra.
#2
Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
A.He aqui unas cosas blanca.
B.He aqui la cosas blancas.
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. In #1 be sure in A that está has an accent mark. In #2 neither is correct as they are typed. It must be "unas cosas blancas" in A or "las cosas blancas" in B.
Sra
Hello,
I'd be happy to help you with your questions.
#1
To determine which sentence has the underlined word grammatically correct, we need to analyze the word in each option and consider the grammar rules of the Spanish language.
Option A: "Esta Varilla negra _esta__ parada sobre otra cosa negra."
In this option, the underlined word "esta" is the third-person singular form of the verb "estar," which means "to be." It is used to express a temporary state or location. Since the varilla negra (black rod) is being described as being stationary on another black object, the use of "esta" is appropriate. Therefore, this sentence is grammatically correct.
Option B: "Esta varilla negra __es__ parada sobre otra cosa negra."
In this option, the underlined word "es" is the third-person singular form of the verb "ser," which means "to be." It is used to express inherent characteristics or permanent states. However, in this context, we are referring to the temporary location of the black rod. Therefore, the use of "es" is grammatically incorrect in this sentence.
So, the correct answer is A. "Esta Varilla negra _esta__ parada sobre otra cosa negra."
#2
To determine which sentence is grammatically correct, we need to analyze the word choices and the agreement between the subject and the adjective.
Option A: "He aqui unas cosas blanca."
In this option, the noun "cosas" is plural, as indicated by the article "unas." The adjective "blanca" should agree with the noun in gender and number. However, "blanca" is the singular feminine form, while "cosas" is plural. Therefore, this sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Option B: "He aqui la cosas blancas."
In this option, the noun "cosas" is again plural, but the definite article "la" is singular. Additionally, the adjective "blancas" correctly agrees with the noun in gender and number. Therefore, this sentence is also grammatically incorrect.
Neither of the provided options is grammatically correct. An alternative grammatically correct sentence could be: "He aquí unas cosas blancas." This sentence has the plural form of the noun "cosas" accompanied by the plural form of the adjective "blancas."
I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.