Conjugating Preterite AR Verbs in Spanish

This video tutorial covers the preterite tense in Spanish, focusing on conjugating AR verbs. It explains when to use the preterite tense, particularly for actions with a definite beginning and end. The tutorial provides examples with verbs like 'trabajar' and 'cantar', showing their conjugations in both present and preterite tenses. A visual chart is included to aid understanding. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe and watch related content.

What is the preterite tense used for in Spanish?

• To describe ongoing actions

• To describe habitual actions

• To describe future actions

• To describe completed past actions

When do we use the preterite tense?

• For actions that are habitual

• For actions that are completed and have a definite beginning and end

• For actions that are ongoing

• For actions with an indefinite beginning and end

How do you form the preterite tense of AR verbs?

• By adding -iendo to the stem

• By adding -ado to the stem

• By changing the ending to -é, -aste, -ó, -amos, -asteis, -aron

• By adding -ando to the stem

What is the preterite form of 'yo trabajo'?

• Yo trabajé

• Yo trabajo

• Yo trabajaba

• Yo trabajaré

What is the preterite form of 'nosotros trabajamos'?

• Nosotros trabajaremos

• Nosotros trabajábamos

• Nosotros trabajasteis

• Nosotros trabajamos

How do you say 'he sang' in Spanish using the preterite tense?

• Él cantaré

• Él cantaba

• Él cantó

• Él canta

What is the preterite form of 'tú cantas'?

• Tú cantabas

• Tú cantas

• Tú cantaste

• Tú cantarás

Which form is used for informal 'you all' in Spain?

• Ustedes

• Nosotros

• Vosotros

• Ellos

What is the preterite form of 'yo bailo'?

• Yo bailé

• Yo bailaba

• Yo bailaré

• Yo bailo

How do you say 'they danced' in Spanish using the preterite tense?

• Ellos bailan

• Ellos bailaron

• Ellos bailaban

• Ellos bailarán