Question

16 select the correct answer which verb form correctly completes this sentence? es dudoso que los tratamientos tradicionales ______ los pacientes con efectividad. a. cura b. cure c. curen d. curan

Explanation:

In Spanish, the structure "Es dudoso que..." requires the subjunctive mood. For the verb "curar" (to cure), with the subject "los tratamientos tradicionales" (plural), the subjunctive form is "curen". Let's analyze the options:

• Option A: "cura" is the indicative (él/ella/Ud.) form, not subjunctive, so incorrect.
• Option B: "cure" is the subjunctive (él/ella/Ud.) form, but the subject is plural, so incorrect.
• Option C: "curen" is the subjunctive (ellos/ellas/Uds.) form, which matches the plural subject and the subjunctive requirement of "Es dudoso que...", so correct.
• Option D: "curan" is the indicative (ellos/ellas/Uds.) form, not subjunctive, so incorrect.

Answer:

C. curen