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Difficulty: MediumImperative Verbs and Commands

A maintenance guide for a computer monitor contains the following instruction:

'Para limpiar la pantalla, apague el monitor y no rocíe ningún líquido directamente sobre la superficie.'

Based on this guide, which action is explicitly prohibited?

  1. Spraying cleaning liquid directly onto the screen.Answer
  2. B
    Turning off the monitor before starting the process.
  3. C
    Using a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the surface.
  4. D
    Unplugging the monitor from the wall outlet.

Answer

Spraying cleaning liquid directly onto the screen.
The correct answer is correct because the Spanish phrase 'no rocíe' is a negative formal command of the verb 'rociar' (to spray), telling the user not to spray any liquid directly onto the monitor's surface.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the imperative verbs in the Spanish text.
The verbs are 'apague' (affirmative formal command of apagar) and 'no rocíe' (negative formal command of rociar).
Recognizing command forms is necessary to distinguish between what is required and what is prohibited.
2
Analyze the instruction linked to the negative command.
The negative command is 'no rocíe' followed by 'ningún líquido directamente sobre la superficie' (do not spray any liquid directly on the surface).
This links the negative command to the prohibited action of spraying liquid directly on the screen.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the one matching the prohibited action.
Spraying cleaning liquid directly onto the screen matches the prohibition.
This confirms the correct option based on the translation and interpretation of the imperative verb.

Key Concept

Understanding formal commands (imperatives) and negative commands in instructional texts.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Imperative Verbs and Commands

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