- Identify the subject of the sentence as 'Ella', which corresponds to the third-person singular form of the verb.
- Locate the 'él/ella/usted' row in the provided conjugation table to find the correct verb form for the third-person singular.
- Determine that the verb form is 'pide', which matches the first option.
- The correct choice for the sentence is \(\boxed{pide}\).
Explanation
- Analyzing the Sentence and Subject
The objective is to identify the correct conjugation of the Spanish verb pedir (to ask for or to order) for the subject Ella (she) in the sentence "Ella ____ (pedir) un refresco." The subject "Ella" is the third-person singular pronoun. We are provided with a conjugation table for the present indicative tense of pedir to determine the correct verb form.
- Using the Conjugation Table
To find the correct form of the verb pedir, we examine the provided conjugation table:
- yo: pido
- tú: pides
- él/ella/usted: pide
- nosotros/as: pedimos
- vosotros/as: pedis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: piden
By identifying the row for él/ella/usted, we see that the verb form for the third-person singular is pide. Since the subject of the sentence is Ella, we must use this form.
- Selecting the Correct Option
Based on our analysis of the subject Ella and the provided table, the correct verb form is pide. Comparing this to the given options:
- pide (Correct)
- piden (This is the third-person plural form for ellos/ellas/ustedes)
- pedimos (This is the first-person plural form for nosotros/as)
Therefore, the correct choice is pide. The completed sentence is "Ella pide un refresco." The final answer is \(\boxed{pide}\).
Examples
Learning verb conjugations is essential for language acquisition. For instance, if you visit a Spanish-speaking country and want to order a meal at a restaurant, you will need to conjugate verbs like 'pedir' to express your request accurately. Being able to identify that 'Ella pide' means 'She orders' allows you to communicate effectively in everyday social situations, making your travels smoother and more interactive.