Mastering Spanish Stem Changing Verbs

Identify the correct stem change for the verb "dormir" in the present tense.

• o to ue

• e to ie

• u to ue

• o to i

What is a stem-changing verb in Spanish?

• A verb that changes its ending in the preterite tense

• A verb that changes its stem in certain conjugations

• A verb that is always irregular

• A verb that only changes in the subjunctive mood

Discuss the irregularity in the verb "venir" and how it affects its conjugation.

• It changes from e to ie and has an irregular "yo" form

• It changes from e to i and has an irregular "yo" form

• It changes from e to ie in all forms

• It changes from e to i in all forms

In which forms do stem changes typically occur in the present tense?

• Nosotros and vosotros

• Yo, tú, él/ella/usted, ellos/ellas/ustedes

• All forms

• Only in the infinitive

I understand

Evaluate the stem change in "empezar" and its impact on sentence structure.

• It changes from e to ie, affecting the verb's placement in a sentence

• It changes from e to i, affecting the verb's placement in a sentence

• It changes from e to ie, affecting the verb's meaning

• It changes from e to i, affecting the verb's meaning

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a stem-changing verb?

• Nosotros dormimos en la clase.

• Ellos juegan al baloncesto.

• Tú hablas con ella.

• Yo como una manzana.

What is the stem change for the verb "preferir" in the present tense?

• e to ie

• e to i

• o to ue

• u to ue

Analyze the pattern of stem changes in the verb "poder" and explain its irregularity.

• It changes from o to ue in the present tense, but not in the nosotros form

• It changes from o to ue in all forms

• It changes from o to ue only in the preterite tense

• It changes from o to ue in the future tense

Choose the correct conjugation of "jugar" in the sentence: "Ellos ______ al fútbol todos los días."

• Juegan

• Juegan

• Jugan

• Juegan