Question

select the correct answer.
which verb best completes the sentence?
tengo que ganar dinero para poder ______ mi arriendo, comprar abarrotes y pagar mis cuentas.
a. pagar
b. guardar
c. perder
d. gastar

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context: the sentence is about earning money to pay rent, buy groceries, and pay bills. Let's look at each option:

• Option A: "pagar" means "to pay". In the context of "mi arriendo" (my rent), "pagar mi arriendo" (pay my rent) makes sense as part of the financial responsibilities mentioned (buying groceries, paying bills).
• Option B: "guardar" means "to save/keep". Saving rent doesn't fit the context of meeting financial obligations for rent.
• Option C: "perder" means "to lose". Losing rent is illogical in this context.
• Option D: "gastar" means "to spend". While one spends money on rent, the structure "gastar mi arriendo" is incorrect usage; we "pagar" (pay) rent, not "gastar" (spend) rent directly. So "pagar" is the correct verb.

Answer:

A. pagar