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The sentence reads:
*My parents **get up** at 6 every day.*
In this context, *se levantan* makes the most sense because the action is reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*While my father **prepares** for work, my mother goes to the kitchen…*
In this context, *se prepara* makes the most sense because the action is reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*My mother goes to the kitchen, and **washes** her hands…*
Remember that in Spanish you have to use a reflexive verb with actions you do with your body or clothes. Therefore, *se lava* makes the most sense in this context.
The sentence reads:
*My mother goes to the kitchen, washes her hands, and **prepares** breakfast for our family.*
In this context, *prepara* makes the most sense because the action is not reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*My younger brother and I **get up** at seven.*
In this context, *nos levantamos* makes the most sense because the action is reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*While mum and I **get dressed**…*
In this context, *nos vestimos* makes the most sense because the action is reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*While mum and I get dressed, dad **dresses** my brother.*
In this context, *viste* makes the most sense because the action is not reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*After breakfast, mum **washes** the dishes rapidly…*
In this context, *lava* makes most sense because the action is not reflexive.
The sentence reads:
*After breakfast, mum washes the dishes rapidly while my brother and I **brush** our teeth before leaving the house.*
Remember that in Spanish you have to use reflexive verbs with actions you do with your body. Therefore, *nos lavamos* makes the most sense in this context.