Además, Ken Follet la usó

Graeme R.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In the test, we are asked to translate 'Also, Ken Follet used it (to write his literary works)'. At first, I translated it as 'Ken Follet la usa', but then I noticed I was being specifically asked to construct a sentence using 'se'. Assuming a passive sentence was required, I put 'Además, se usó por Ken Follet', but was corrected with 'Además, Ken Follet la usó'. Surely, there is something not quite right here?

This question relates to:Spanish writing exercise "Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish TeacherCorrect answer

Hola Graeme,

Sorry, part of the text in the hint didn't apply to this snippet. There was no need to use a "se" structure. The correct answer is either "la usó" or "la utilizó". I deleted that bit of hint that was not needed. I hope it is not confusing anymore.

Saludos,

Inma

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Graeme R. asked:

Además, Ken Follet la usó

In the test, we are asked to translate 'Also, Ken Follet used it (to write his literary works)'. At first, I translated it as 'Ken Follet la usa', but then I noticed I was being specifically asked to construct a sentence using 'se'. Assuming a passive sentence was required, I put 'Además, se usó por Ken Follet', but was corrected with 'Además, Ken Follet la usó'. Surely, there is something not quite right here?

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