Homework on gustar related verbs

Question

a elena ------- ---------- cantar mucho (conj. of gustar)

A ellas -------- ------------ las papas fritas (conj. of gustar)

A nosotros ---------- ------------ comer (conj. of encantar)

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Answer 1

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We can't help you if you don't try. That wouldn't be helping, but doing it for you.

Answer 2

Basically, the point of view is the reverse of the usual English (although it can be expressed with similar syntax). That which is pleasing is the subject (and the verb is conjugated, accordingly) and the recipient of the pleasing/pleasure (usually a person) is the indirect object.

Answer 3

I look at the verb gustar as if it meant to please (yes, I know that it doesn't translate exactly into that).

That means that if I say me gusto I am saying I please myself instead of I like something (or someone).

So, to answer your questions above, for elena, ellas and nosotros you would need to choose between me, te, le, nos, os, or les. Then, just match up the conjugated form of gustar to the subject.

For example: A Elena (she) (it pleases) cantar mucho.

I like to think of it more as "to be pleasing", because then the use of the IOP (to ___) seems more appropriate. "It is pleasing to ____" - Nick-Cortina, Aug 24, 2009

Answer 4

We don´t do homework, please look at the rules. Alternatively, try yourself and someone will correct them if necessary.

ok thanx my b but is the answer like for number 1 le gustas?? - sravanyeluru, Aug 24, 2009