Present Tense of -ar Verbs Explained

This video tutorial covers the present tense of regular AR verbs in Spanish. It explains the three categories of Spanish verbs based on their infinitive endings: AR, ER, and IR. The tutorial details how to conjugate regular AR verbs by dropping the AR and adding the appropriate ending. It also discusses the use of subject pronouns and how verb endings can indicate the subject. The video further explores the verb 'hugar' for playing sports or games, noting its regular endings and the U to UE stem change. Additionally, it covers the use of 'ir' for indicating movement and common weather expressions.

Which of the following is NOT a category of Spanish verbs?

• Verbs ending in AR

• Verbs ending in IR

• Verbs ending in ER

• Verbs ending in OR

What must you do to conjugate a regular AR verb?

• Change the verb to its infinitive form

• Drop the 'AR' and add the appropriate ending

• Add 'ER' to the end

• Add 'AR' to the end

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Why might Julio and his friend not use subject pronouns?

• Because they are speaking informally

• Because the verb ending usually indicates the subject

• Because they are using irregular verbs

• Because subject pronouns are optional in Spanish

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CCSS.L.3.1A

When is it necessary to add a subject pronoun in Spanish?

• When the verb is in the past tense

• When speaking formally

• When using irregular verbs

• When the subject is unclear

What is the irregularity in the verb 'jugar'?

• The 'A' changes to 'E' in all forms

• The 'G' changes to 'J' in all forms

• The 'R' is dropped in all forms

• The 'U' changes to 'UE' in all forms except 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which verb is used to talk about playing a sport or a game?

• Jugar

• Vivir

• Comer

• Hablar

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

How do you say 'it rains' in Spanish?

• Hace frío

• Hace calor

• Nieva

• Llueve

How do you say 'it snows' in Spanish?

• Nieva

• Hace sol

• Hace viento

• Llueve