Which of the following phrases demonstrates the correct standard Slovenian dual form for two female subjects?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Dve dekleti sta brali
- Step 1: The noun 'dekle' is neuter in singular ('to dekle'), but in the dual takes the feminine/neuter pattern: 'dve dekleti' accompanied by the auxiliary 'sta' and participle 'brali'. Specifically, 'dve dekleti sta brali' represents the correct standard dual agreement. Answer: Dve dekleti sta brali. Why not the others: 'so brale' uses the plural auxiliary 'so', 'dva dekleta' uses masculine numerical concord incorrectly, and 'sta brala' uses masculine dual participle.
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