Question

select the correct answer.
which phrase correctly completes this sentence?
la semana pasada josé ______ de una escalera.
a. se quemó
b. se cortó
c. se cayó
d. se lastimó

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context: "de una escalera" (from a ladder) implies a fall. Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: "se quemó" means "he burned himself" – not related to a ladder.
• Option B: "se cortó" means "he cut himself" – not related to a ladder.
• Option C: "se cayó" means "he fell" – this fits with falling from a ladder.
• Option D: "se lastimó" means "he hurt himself" – while falling could cause injury, the more direct action related to the ladder is falling, so "se cayó" is more specific to the action from the ladder.

Answer:

C. se cayó