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Which verb type requires a spelling change in the preterite form to maintain its original sound?
Which verb type requires a spelling change in the preterite form to maintain its original sound?
- Stem-changing verbs
- Irregular verbs
- Regular verbs
- -car, -gar, -zar verbs (correct)
In the preterite tense, what distinguishes a regular verb from an irregular verb?
In the preterite tense, what distinguishes a regular verb from an irregular verb?
- Regular verbs require a spelling change to maintain pronunciation.
- Irregular verbs do not follow standard conjugation patterns. (correct)
- Regular verbs always have a stem change.
- Irregular verbs always end in '-ar', '-er', or '-ir'.
Which of the verb categories provided might involve a change within the stem (the root of the word) when conjugated in the preterite?
Which of the verb categories provided might involve a change within the stem (the root of the word) when conjugated in the preterite?
- Regular verbs
- Verbs ending in -car, -gar, -zar
- Stem-changing verbs (correct)
- All of the above
If a verb is described as 'irregular' in the preterite tense, what does this indicate about its conjugation?
If a verb is described as 'irregular' in the preterite tense, what does this indicate about its conjugation?
What is the primary difference in preterite conjugation between a '-car' verb and a regular '-ar' verb?
What is the primary difference in preterite conjugation between a '-car' verb and a regular '-ar' verb?
Considering the preterite forms of 'buscar' (to search) and 'llegar' (to arrive), what change occurs in the 'yo' form?
Considering the preterite forms of 'buscar' (to search) and 'llegar' (to arrive), what change occurs in the 'yo' form?
What is the defining characteristic of stem-changing verbs in the preterite tense?
What is the defining characteristic of stem-changing verbs in the preterite tense?
Which of the following is an example of a stem-changing verb in the preterite tense?
Which of the following is an example of a stem-changing verb in the preterite tense?
Which of the following verbs would be considered an irregular verb in the preterite tense?
Which of the following verbs would be considered an irregular verb in the preterite tense?
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the preterite form of a -car, -gar, or -zar verb.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the preterite form of a -car, -gar, or -zar verb.
Flashcards
Verbos regulares
Verbos regulares
Verbs that follow a predictable pattern in the preterite tense.
Verbs ending in -car, -gar, -zar
Verbs ending in -car, -gar, -zar
Verbs whose spelling changes in the yo form only
Verbos de cambio radical (Stem-changing verbs)
Verbos de cambio radical (Stem-changing verbs)
Verbs that have a stem change in the preterite tense, but only in the él/ella/usted and ellos/ellas/ustedes forms. e -> i or o -> u
Verbos irregulares
Verbos irregulares
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Preterite Tense
Preterite Tense
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Study Notes
- There is a Preterite Partner Test on Wednesday 3/5.
- Study all of the verbs: regular, -car/-gar/-zar, stem-changing, and irregular verbs.
- The test has 4 parts.
- Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in the PRETERITE.
Part I: Verbos regulares
- Regular verbs
- Example: ¿Quién asistió (asistir) la fiesta?
Part II: -car, -gar, -zar
- Example: Adriana no entregó (entregar) su proyecto.
Part III: Verbos de cambio radical
- Stem-changing verbs
- Example: Los clientes prefirieron (preferir) el pollo en el restaurante.
Part IV: Verbos irregulares
- Example: Yo dije (decir) la verdad siempre.
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