Shorten the Sentence Exercise

What is the task in this exercise?

The task is to shorten the given sentence by choosing the correct direct object pronoun.

Which sentence needs to be shortened?

Quieren estudiar la gramática.

What are the options for direct object pronouns?

a. Quieren estudiarnos

b. Quieren estudiarlo

c. Quieren estudiarlos

d. Quieren estudiarla

Answer

d. Quieren estudiarla

Explanation

Since "la gramática" is a singular feminine noun, the correct direct object pronoun to use is "la" to represent it. Therefore, the shortened sentence should be "Quieren estudiarla."

Direct object pronouns are used to replace the direct object noun in a sentence to avoid repetition and make the sentence more concise. In Spanish, direct object pronouns come before the conjugated verb. The choice of direct object pronoun depends on the gender and number of the noun being replaced.

In this exercise, the sentence "Quieren estudiar la gramática" needs to be shortened by replacing "la gramática" with the correct direct object pronoun. Since "la gramática" is a singular feminine noun, the correct direct object pronoun is "la."

By choosing the correct direct object pronoun "la," the shortened sentence becomes "Quieren estudiarla." This transformation makes the sentence more efficient and avoids unnecessary repetition of the noun.