Question

select the correct answer
which verb form correctly completes the second sentence?

el mes pasado, me caí de las escaleras y me lastimé. me ______ las piernas y la espalda por una semana.

a. dolieron
b. dolió
c. doliste
d. dolimos

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the verb "doler" (to hurt) in Spanish. The subject here is "las piernas y la espalda" (the legs and the back), which is plural. The preterite tense of "doler" for a plural subject (third - person plural) is "dolieron". Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: "dolieron" is the third - person plural preterite form of "doler", which matches the plural subject "las piernas y la espalda".
• Option B: "doló" is the third - person singular preterite form, used for a singular subject, so it's incorrect here.
• Option C: "doliste" is the second - person singular preterite form, which is used when the subject is "tú" (you), so it's not appropriate.
• Option D: "dolimos" is the first - person plural preterite form, used when the subject is "nosotros" (we), so it's incorrect.

Answer:

A. dolieron