Preterite Tense of -ar Verbs in Spanish

This video tutorial covers the conjugation of regular AR verbs in the preterite tense in Spanish. It begins with an introduction to the preterite tense and explains the structure of infinitives, highlighting the stem and the AR ending. The tutorial then details the conjugation process, including dropping the AR and adding the appropriate preterite endings. Examples of conjugating verbs like 'hablar' and 'mirar' are provided, along with a brief mention of 'bailar'. The video emphasizes the importance of accents in the first and third person singular forms.

What is the infinitive form of the verb 'to talk' in Spanish?

• hablamos

• habla

• hablo

• hablar

What are the two parts of an infinitive in Spanish verbs?

• Base and tip

• Root and leaf

• Prefix and suffix

• Stem and ending

What do you remove from the infinitive form of an AR verb to begin conjugation in the preterite tense?

• ER

• OR

• IR

• AR

Which tense endings are added to the stem of 'hablar' to conjugate it in the first person singular preterite tense?

• amos

• aste

• é

• o

What is the correct preterite tense form of 'hablar' for 'yo'?

• hablé

• hablaré

• hablo

• hablaba

How is 'mirar' conjugated in the third person plural in the preterite tense?

• miraron

• mirarán

• mira

• miramos

What is the correct preterite tense form of 'bailar' (to dance) for 'yo'?

• bailaré

• bailaba

• bailo

• bailé