"¿Por qué no fue la esposa de tu sobrino a la reunión familiar?" "Porque ellos _____."
a. está separado
b. está muerto
c. están divorciadas
d. están separados
which one would be appropriate for this- A or D?
thank you
Absolutely NOT! Will you look at "ellos" which tells you the answer MUST be plural. D
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The correct answer for this question would be D. "Porque ellos están separados." Here's the explanation:
In Spanish, the verb "estar" is used to indicate temporary states or conditions, while the verb "ser" is used for permanent characteristics or qualities. Since the question is asking why the wife did not attend the family gathering, it implies a temporary situation or condition, not a permanent one.
Both options A and D, "está separado" and "están separados," mean "are separated" in English. However, option A uses the singular form of the verb "estar" (está) which should be used when referring to a single person. Since the question is asking about the nephew and his wife (a couple), the plural form is required. Therefore, option D, "están separados," is the correct choice.
So, to summarize, the correct answer is D. "Porque ellos están separados."