Question

Rewrite the following sentences using a direct object pronoun.

Answer 1

3. Los abuelos miran películas en casa.

Answer 3: Los abuelos las miran en casa.

Translation 3: Grandparents watch movies at home. Grandparents watch them at home.

Explanation 3: The direct object of the verb "mirar" is "películas", which is a feminine and plural noun. The direct object pronoun has to agree in gender and number with the direct object. "Las".

4. Yo necesito la calculadora para hacer la tarea.

Answer 4: Yo la necesito para hacer la tarea.

Translation 4: I need the calculator to do my homework. I need it to do my homework.

Explanation 4: The direct object of the verb "necesitar" is "la calculadora", which is a feminine and singular noun. The direct object pronoun has to agree in gender and number with the direct object. "La".

5. Kevin explica el problema de matemáticas muy bien.

Answer 5: Karen lo explica muy bien.

Translation 5: Kevin explains the math problem very well. Karen explains it very well.

Explanation 5: The direct object of the verb "explicar" is "el problema", which is a masculine and singular noun. The direct object pronoun has to agree in gender and number with the direct object. "Lo".

6. Jennifer compra enchiladas para la cena.

Answer 6: Jennifer las compra para la cena.

Translation 6: Jennifer buys enchiladas for dinner. Jennifer buys them for dinner.

Explanation 6: The direct object of the verb "comprar" is "enchiladas", which is a feminine and plural noun. The direct object pronoun has to agree in gender and number with the direct object. "Las".

7. Mamá escucha música en casa.

Answer 7: Mamá la escucha en casa.

Translation 7: Mom listens to music at home. Mom listens to her at home.

Explanation 7: The direct object of the verb "escuchar" is "música", which is a feminine and singular noun. The direct object pronoun has to agree in gender and number with the direct object. "La".  

8. Tu papá pone el coche en el garaje.

Answer 8: Tu papá lo pone en el garaje.

Translation 8: Your dad puts the car in the garage. Your dad puts it in the garage.

Explanation 8: The direct object of the verb "poner" is "el coche", which is a masculine and singular noun. The direct object pronoun has to agree in gender and number with the direct object. "Lo".

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