Question

select the most logical answer:
su hermano es el ________ de sus padres.
a. hermano
b. hija
c. hijos
d. hijo

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence structure and grammatical agreement

The sentence is: "Su hermano es el ________ de sus padres."
The subject "Su hermano" (His/Her brother) is singular and masculine.
The definite article preceding the blank is "el", which is singular and masculine.
Therefore, the noun in the blank must be singular, masculine, and logically complete the relationship.

Evaluate the options

• a. Hermano (Brother): "His brother is the brother of his parents" is logically incorrect.
• b. Hija (Daughter): Feminine singular, disagrees with the masculine article "el".
• c. Hijos (Sons/Children): Plural, disagrees with the singular article "el".
• d. Hijo (Son): Masculine singular, agrees grammatically with "el" and is logically correct ("His brother is the son of his parents").

Select the correct option

Option d ("Hijo") is the only grammatically and logically correct choice.

Answer:

• a. Hermano
• b. Hija
• c. Hijos
• d. Hijo (Correct answer)