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Which conjugation correctly represents the 'yo' form of the verb 'hablar' in the present tense?
Which conjugation correctly represents the 'yo' form of the verb 'hablar' in the present tense?
What is the correct conjugation for the verb 'aprender' in the 'nosotros/as' form in the present tense?
What is the correct conjugation for the verb 'aprender' in the 'nosotros/as' form in the present tense?
Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of a demonstrative adjective?
Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of a demonstrative adjective?
Which of the following verbs undergoes a stem change in the present tense?
Which of the following verbs undergoes a stem change in the present tense?
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What is the 'yo' form of the verb 'tener' in the present tense?
What is the 'yo' form of the verb 'tener' in the present tense?
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What is the gender agreement for the demonstrative pronoun that replaces a feminine singular noun?
What is the gender agreement for the demonstrative pronoun that replaces a feminine singular noun?
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Which of the following verbs is irregular in its 'yo' form?
Which of the following verbs is irregular in its 'yo' form?
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Which of the following forms of the verb 'volver' are correct for 'ellos, ellas, Uds.' in the present tense?
Which of the following forms of the verb 'volver' are correct for 'ellos, ellas, Uds.' in the present tense?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'pedir' in the 'tú' conjugation of the present tense?
What is the correct form of the verb 'pedir' in the 'tú' conjugation of the present tense?
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Which pair correctly identifies the demonstrative adjective for a masculine singular noun that is far from the speaker?
Which pair correctly identifies the demonstrative adjective for a masculine singular noun that is far from the speaker?
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In the present tense, which of the following verbs does NOT undergo a vowel change in its conjugation?
In the present tense, which of the following verbs does NOT undergo a vowel change in its conjugation?
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What is the correct plural form of the demonstrative pronoun replacing a feminine noun that is very far from the speaker?
What is the correct plural form of the demonstrative pronoun replacing a feminine noun that is very far from the speaker?
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Which of the following examples illustrates a stem change in the present tense for the verb 'entender'?
Which of the following examples illustrates a stem change in the present tense for the verb 'entender'?
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Which of the following verbs has an irregular 'yo' form in the present tense?
Which of the following verbs has an irregular 'yo' form in the present tense?
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What is the 'ustedes' form of the verb 'almorzar' in the present tense?
What is the 'ustedes' form of the verb 'almorzar' in the present tense?
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Which demonstrative adjective would you use for a masculine plural noun that is close to the speaker?
Which demonstrative adjective would you use for a masculine plural noun that is close to the speaker?
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Study Notes
Present Tense Verbs
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-ar verbs:
- Conjugation examples for "hablar" (to speak): Yo hablo, Tú hablas, Él/Ella habla, Nosotros hablamos, Vosotros habláis, Ellos/Ellas hablan.
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-er verbs:
- Conjugation examples for "aprender" (to learn): Yo aprendo, Tú aprendes, Él/Ella aprende, Nosotros aprendemos, Vosotros aprendéis, Ellos/Ellas aprenden
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-ir verbs:
- Conjugation examples for "vivir" (to live): Yo vivo, Tú vives, Él/Ella vive, Nosotros vivimos, Vosotros vivís, Ellos/Ellas viven
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Irregular verbs:
- Verbs like "hacer" (to do), "poner" (to put), "salir" (to leave), and "traer" (to bring) are irregular in the "yo" form: hago, pongo, salgo, traigo.
- Verbs like "tener" (to have), "venir" (to come), "decir" (to say) have irregular "yo" forms and stem-changing conjugations: tengo, vengo, digo.
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Stem-changing verbs:
- Some verbs change their vowel in different conjugations.
- "pensar" (to think): e → ie (Yo pienso, Tú piensas, Él/Ella piensa, etc.)
- "volver" (to return): o → ue (Yo vuelvo, Tú vuelves, Él/Ella vuelve, etc.)
- "pedir" (to ask): e → i (Yo pido, Tú pides, Él/Ella pide, etc.)
- Note other stem-changing verbs:
- e → ie: pensar, cerrar, empezar, entender, preferir, querer, divertirse, sentir(se), tener, venir
- o → ue: volver, almorzar, costar, dormir, encontrar, poder, morir
- Some verbs change their vowel in different conjugations.
Demonstrative Adjectives and Pronouns
- Adjectives: Used to point out nouns based on proximity (near, far, very far). These agree in gender and number. Examples: este (this, masculine singular), esta (this, feminine singular), estos (these, masculine plural), estas (these, feminine plural).
- Pronouns: Identical to the adjectives in form, but with an accent; used to replace nouns in a sentence. Examples: éste (this, masculine singular), ésta (this, feminine singular), éstos (these, masculine plural), éstas (these, feminine plural).
- Neuter Pronouns: Used for unspecific things, ideas, or situations: esto (this), eso (that), aquello (that).
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This quiz tests your knowledge of present tense verb conjugations in Spanish. You will encounter various types of verbs, including -ar, -er, -ir, irregular, and stem-changing verbs. Brush up on your conjugation skills and see how well you understand these essential verb forms.
