4.2-2nd part

4.2-2nd part

When we look at a verb, it has two parts: the stem and the ending.

The stem is what's left AFTER you take off the ending.

Multiple Choice

What is the stem of a verb?

• The ending of the verb (-ar, -er, -ir)

• The part that is left after taking off the -ar, -er, or -ir ending

• The vowels in a verb

• The consonants in a verb

Multiple Choice

Stem-changes occur for all subjects EXCEPT...

• nosotros, vosotros
• nosotros, yo
• tú,
• ellos, él

Multiple Choice

usted/jugar

• juega

• juga

• juego

• jugas

Multiple Choice

Ella/entender (e>>ie)

• entiende
• entende
• entiendo
• entendemos

Multiple Choice

Nosotros/Poder (o>>ue)

• podemos
• podo
• puedes
• podes

Multiple Select

Select all the stem-changing verbs you are learning in chapter 4.2?

• e to ie

• u to ue

• e to i

• e to ue

• o to ue

Querer (to want/to love)

• Querer when expressed as a want, can be used by itself or with another verb

• Note Querer (+infinitive) this can be used with another verb

• Ex: Yo quiero un libro or Yo quiero practicar el ensayo.

• Querer when a expressed to say you love someone, you need the personal "a", because the person is receiving the action of love.

• EX: Yo quiero a Kevin.

Preferir

• Note Preferir (+infinitive) can be used with another verb or by itself.

• Ex: Yo prefiero la clase de español or Yo prefiero dormir en clase.

• You can also use preferir with a person, and the meaning is still the same, no change. Again remember the personal "a".

• Ex: Yo prefiero a la Sra. Galindo.

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Jugar (to play)

• When we want to express that we play a game/activity/sport, we must use the preposition "a" + definite article

• With the preposition a followed by the definite article, we need to remember the rule of a+el

• Ex: Yo juego al futbol.

• Ex: Yo juego a la pelota.

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Comenzar and Empezar

• These two verbs, can be used alone or with another verb (+infinitive)

• Rule is, if its used with another verb (+infinitive), then you need to use the preposition "a"

• Ex: Yo comienzo la tarea (no 2nd verb & no need for a)

• Ex: Yo comienzo a prepapar la tarea.

Pensar=to think

• When its used with different prepositions, the meaning changes.

• Pensar en- to think about someone/something

• Ex: Pienso en Maria.

• Pensar que- to think of (express opinion)

• Ex: Pienso que la tarea es más importante que la prueba.

• Pensar (+infinitive)- to plan/intend to do something

• Ex: Yo pienso leer el libro.