Question

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select the correct answer
select the verb form that correctly completes this sentence.
los deportistas ______ mucho para mejorar su habilidad.
a. practican
b. practiquen
c. practicó
d. practiqué

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the subject and context. "Los deportistas" is a plural, third - person subject (they - the athletes). We need a present - tense verb form that matches this subject.

• Option A: "practican" is the third - person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) present - tense form of the verb "practicar" (to practice). This makes sense in the context of athletes practicing a lot to improve their ability.
• Option B: "practiquen" is the subjunctive form. The context here is a simple statement of fact (athletes practice...), not a situation that requires the subjunctive mood (like doubt, wish, etc.).
• Option C: "practicó" is the third - person singular (él/ella/usted) preterite (past) form. The subject is plural, and the context seems to be in the present (about improving ability, which is an ongoing action), so past tense is not appropriate.
• Option D: "practiqué" is the first - person singular (yo) preterite form. It doesn't match the plural, third - person subject.

Answer:

A. practican