Question

select the correct answer
which verb form correctly completes this sentence?
bruno: ¿cuándo van a empezar ustedes su trabajo?
marcos y alberto: ______ a empezar el trabajo dentro de unas horas.
a. van
b. vamos
c. va
d. vas

Explanation:

This is a Spanish verb conjugation question. The subject "Marcos y Alberto" is a plural subject (they), and we need to conjugate the verb "ir" (to go) in the present tense for the subject "ustedes" (you all) or the third - person plural. But in the response of Marcos and Alberto, since they are referring to themselves (we), the correct conjugation of "ir" for "nosotros" (we) is "vamos". Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: "Van" is the conjugation of "ir" for "ellos/ustedes" (they/you all), but the speakers are referring to their own action (we), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: "Vamos" is the conjugation of "ir" for "nosotros" (we), which fits the context as Marcos and Alberto are saying that they are going to start the work in a few hours.
• Option C: "Va" is the conjugation of "ir" for "él/ella/usted" (he/she/you - formal), which is singular and does not match the plural subject "Marcos y Alberto".
• Option D: "Vas" is the conjugation of "ir" for "tú" (you - informal), which is singular and does not match the plural subject.

Answer:

B. Vamos