Question

choose the correct response to the following question.

¿cuál es un castigo por cometer un crimen?

la cárcel

la ley

los problemas sociales

la víctima

Explanation:

Translate the question

The question asks: "¿Cuál es un castigo por cometer un crimen?" which translates to "What is a punishment for committing a crime?"

Analyze the options

• "la cárcel" means "jail" or "prison".
• "la víctima" means "the victim".
• "la ley" means "the law".
• "los problemas sociales" means "social problems".

Identify the correct match

Among the choices, "la cárcel" (jail/prison) is the only option that represents a direct punishment ("castigo") for committing a crime.

Answer:

• la cárcel (Correct answer)
• la víctima
• la ley
• los problemas sociales