Conjugating AR Verbs in the Preterite

This video tutorial covers the conjugation of AR verbs in the preterite tense in Spanish. It explains the absence of stem changers in the preterite for AR verbs and highlights the spelling changes that occur in verbs ending in G-A-R, C-A-R, and Z-A-R. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning, focusing on the unique spelling adjustments required for correct pronunciation in the preterite tense.

What is the preterite form of 'yo espero'?

• Yo esperé

• Yo esperé

• Yo esperé

• Yo esperé

Which of the following verbs does not have a stem change in the preterite?

• Esperar

• Almorzar

• Comenzar

• Jugar

Why do G-A-R verbs have a spelling change in the YO form in the preterite?

• To maintain the hard G sound

• To change the meaning

• To make it easier to write

• To follow English rules

What is the preterite YO form of 'jugar'?

• Yo jugaste

• Yo jugó

• Yo jugué

• Yo jugé

Which letter is added to C-A-R verbs in the YO form in the preterite?

• Q

• G

• Z

• H

What is the preterite YO form of 'sacar'?

• Yo sacaste

• Yo sacó

• Yo saqué

• Yo sacé

What change occurs in Z-A-R verbs in the YO form in the preterite?

• Z changes to Q

• Z changes to G

• Z changes to C

• Z changes to S

What is the preterite YO form of 'almorzar'?

• Yo almorzé

• Yo almorcé

• Yo almorzó

• Yo almorzaste

Which of the following verbs is a Z-A-R verb?

• Pagar

• Sacar

• Jugar

• Comenzar

What is the preterite YO form of 'comenzar'?

• Yo comenzé

• Yo comencé

• Yo comenzó

• Yo comenzaste