Stem Changing Verbs Review

In a stem changing verb, we make a change to a vowel in the stem. Which answers are examples of a stem change that occurs in Spanish? (select all that apply)

• E to I

• E to IE

• O to UE

• U to UE

• O to OE

The beginning part of a verb that is in front of the -AR, -ER, -IR ending is called the

• verb

• infinite

• stem

• boot

Stem-changing verbs are often referred to as ____________ verbs.

• stem

• boot

• infinite

• verbs

Which subject does NOT have a stem change?

• ustedes

• nosotras(os)

• ellos/ellas

• tú

List 3 verbs that have a stem-change E to IE. _______________, _______________, _______________

• perder

• pensar

• preferir

• pedir

List 3 verbs that have a stem-change E to I. _______________, _______________, _______________

• pedir

• servir

• competir

• pensar

List 3 verbs that have a stem-change o to UE _______________, _______________, _______________.

• contar

• devolver

• dormir

• comer

ellos/empezar (e-ie)

• empezamos

• empiezan

• empieza

• empiezas

yo/encontrar (o-ue)

• encontramos

• encuentras

• encuentran

• encuentro

nosotros/jugar (u-ue)

• jugamos

• juegas

• juegan

• juego