Understanding Stem-Changing Verbs in Spanish

What is a stem-changing verb in Spanish?

• A verb whose ending changes when conjugated

• A verb whose stem changes when conjugated in the simple present tense

• A verb that does not change at all when conjugated

• A verb that only changes in the past tense

Which of the following is an example of an "e" to "ie" stem-changing verb?

• Dormir

• Poder

• Pensar

• Seguir

In the verb "dormir," what does the stem change to in the simple present tense for "yo"?

• Dormo

• Duermo

• Dorme

• Dormí

Which of the following verbs does not change its stem in the "nosotros" form?

• Contar

• Almorzar

• Dormir

• All of the above

What is the correct conjugation of "poder" for "él/ella/usted" in the simple present tense?

• Puede

• Puedo

• Pueda

• Puedan

Which of the following verbs undergoes an "o" to "ue" stem change?

• Entender

• Volver

• Pedir

• Mentir

What is the correct conjugation of "almorzar" for "vosotros" in the simple present tense?

• Almorzáis

• Almuerzáis

• Almuerzan

• Almorzamos

Which of the following verbs changes from "e" to "i" in the simple present tense?

• Medir

• Mostrar

• Volar

• Contar

What is the correct conjugation of "contar" for "tú" in the simple present tense?

• Contas

• Cuentas

• Contes

• Contás

Which of the following verbs is irregular in the "yo" form but does not change its stem?

• Tener

• Decir

• Seguir

• All of the above