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Why is it important to know Yo-go verbs?
Which aspect of Yo-go verbs is NOT emphasized?
What is a key requirement for Yo-go verbs in Spanish?
Which of the following descriptions of Yo-go verbs is incorrect?
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What does the term 'Yo-go verb' refer to in Spanish?
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Which of the following is a Yo-go verb that means 'to leave'?
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What does the Yo-go verb 'traer' mean in English?
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Which of the following Yo-go verbs means 'to do'?
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The Yo-go verb 'caer' corresponds to which action in English?
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Which verb is a Yo-go that means 'to put'?
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Study Notes
Yo-Go Verbs in Spanish
- Yo-go verbs are a specific group of irregular verbs in Spanish that have a unique conjugation in the first-person singular (yo) form.
- The term "yo-go" comes from the fact that these verbs change their endings to include "go."
Key Yo-Go Verbs and Their Conjugations
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salir (to leave)
- Yo form: salgo
- Other forms: sales (tú), sale (él/ella), salimos (nosotros), salen (ellos/ellas)
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traer (to bring)
- Yo form: traigo
- Other forms: traes (tú), trae (él/ella), traemos (nosotros), traen (ellos/ellas)
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caer (to fall)
- Yo form: caigo
- Other forms: caes (tú), cae (él/ella), caemos (nosotros), caen (ellos/ellas)
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hacerse (to become)
- Yo form: me hago
- Other forms: te haces (tú), se hace (él/ella), nos hacemos (nosotros), se hacen (ellos/ellas)
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poner (to put/place)
- Yo form: pongo
- Other forms: pones (tú), pone (él/ella), ponemos (nosotros), ponen (ellos/ellas)
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caerse (to fall down)
- Yo form: me caigo
- Other forms: te caes (tú), se cae (él/ella), nos caemos (nosotros), se caen (ellos/ellas)
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hacer (to do/make)
- Yo form: hago
- Other forms: haces (tú), hace (él/ella), hacemos (nosotros), hacen (ellos/ellas)
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valer (to be worth)
- Yo form: valgo
- Other forms: vales (tú), vale (él/ella), valemos (nosotros), valen (ellos/ellas)
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incluir (to include)
- This verb does not fit the yo-go category but has an irregular form in other conjugations.
- Yo form: incluyo
- Other forms: incluyes (tú), incluye (él/ella), incluimos (nosotros), incluyen (ellos/ellas)
Importance of Yo-Go Verbs
- Understanding these verbs is essential for forming correct sentences in the present tense, particularly when using the first-person singular.
- Knowledge of yo-go verbs aids in improving conversational skills and comprehension in Spanish.
Yo-go Verbs in Spanish
- Yo-go verbs are a category of irregular verbs in Spanish that change the "yo" form of their conjugation by adding "-go" to the stem.
Key Yo-go Verbs
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salir (to leave)
- Conjugation: yo salgo
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traer (to bring)
- Conjugation: yo traigo
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caer (to fall)
- Conjugation: yo caigo
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hacerse (to become)
- Conjugation: yo me hago
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poner (to put/place)
- Conjugation: yo pongo
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caerse (to fall down)
- Conjugation: yo me caigo
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hacer (to do/make)
- Conjugation: yo hago
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valer (to be worth)
- Conjugation: yo valgo
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incluir (to include)
- Conjugation: yo incluyo
Usage Context
- Understanding the unique conjugations is crucial for effective communication in Spanish, particularly in the present tense.
- These verbs are commonly used in everyday situations, making them essential for learners to master.
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