Question

select the correct answer.
select the phrase that best completes linda’s instruction to her grandmother.
linda: ¿abuelita, quiere usted este pastel de chocolate?
abuelita: no ______ el pastel de chocolate! estoy a dieta. tú puedes comerlo.
a. te des
b. me da
c. me des
d. nos da

Explanation:

We need to choose the correct phrase to complete the grandmother's response. The sentence structure here involves the negative command (imperative) in Spanish. The grandmother is saying she doesn't want the chocolate cake for herself, so we need a form that fits "No ______ el pastel de chocolate". The subject here is related to the grandmother (first - person singular in the context of the command, since she is referring to herself). The verb "dar" (to give) in the negative imperative for the first - person singular (reflexive or not, in this context) with the indirect object "me" (for me) and the subjunctive form (since it's a negative command) is "me des". Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: "te des" would mean "for you", which doesn't fit the context as the grandmother is talking about herself not wanting the cake.
• Option B: "me da" is in the indicative mood, but we need the subjunctive for the negative command, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: "me des" is the correct form. It is the negative imperative (subjunctive) form with the indirect object "me" (for me), so it means "don't give me".
• Option D: "nos da" is for "us" and in the indicative mood, which doesn't fit the context.

Answer:

C. me des