Question

complete the sentence with the best verb. use the infinitive in your answer.

es difícil bien en esta clase porque hay mucho ruido (noise) afuera.

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence context

Using the Spanish Vocabulary knowledge point, we translate the sentence: "Es difícil [blank] bien en esta clase porque hay mucho ruido (noise) afuera." This means: "It is difficult to [blank] well in this class because there is a lot of noise outside."

Determine the appropriate verb

Using the Spanish Vocabulary knowledge point, we identify that "ruido" (noise) interferes with hearing, listening, concentrating, or studying. The most common and natural verb that fits "to hear well" or "to listen well" in this context is oír (to hear) or escuchar (to listen). Given the context of noise making it physically difficult to perceive sound, oír is the most precise fit.

Apply the grammatical constraint

Using the Spanish Infinitives knowledge point, the prompt requires using the infinitive form of the verb. The infinitive form of "to hear" in Spanish is oír.

Answer:

Complete the sentence with the best verb. Use the infinitive in your answer.

Es difícil <blank>oír</blank> bien en esta clase porque hay mucho ruido (noise) afuera.