AP Spanish : Indicative / Indicativo

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Spanish Verbs

Which verb form is correct in context? 

Si te he ofendido, sinceramente ______ perdón.

Possible Answers:

pida

pido

pediste

piden

Correct answer:

pido

Explanation:

The sentence utilizes a "si+indicative" construction, so the verb that goes in the blank must be in the indicative mood. In the context of the statement, the indicative first person present form, "pido" (I ask formakes the most sense.

English translation: "If I have offended you, I sincerely ask for your pardon."

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