Conjugating Regular -er Verbs in Present Tense

This video tutorial covers Spanish grammar, focusing on the present tense conjugation of ER verbs. It explains the concept of infinitives, breaking them into stems and endings, and provides a step-by-step guide to conjugating verbs like 'comer' and 'beber'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of memorizing verb endings and understanding the unique endings for each subject pronoun.

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

• Stem and ending

• Root and conjugation

• Prefix and suffix

• Base and declension

How do you start conjugating an ER verb in Spanish?

• By adding 'er' to the stem

• By keeping the infinitive unchanged

• By removing the 'er' and adding the present tense endings

• By changing the stem

What is the present tense ending for 'yo' with ER verbs?

• es

• emos

• e

• o

What does the verb 'comer' mean?

• To sleep

• To drink

• To eat

• To run

What is the correct conjugation of 'comer' for 'yo'?

• Como

• Comemos

• Come

• Comes

What is the first step in conjugating a verb like 'to drink'?

• Memorizing the verb chart

• Starting with the stem and adding appropriate endings

• Changing the verb to past tense

• Adding 'er' to the stem

Why is it important to memorize the six-part chart of verb endings?

• To correctly conjugate verbs in the present tense

• To use verbs in the past tense

• To understand verb infinitives

• To conjugate verbs in the future tense

Can you mix and match verb endings when conjugating in Spanish?

• Yes, in informal speech

• No, each subject has its own particular verb ending

• Only in the subjunctive mood

• Yes, if it sounds correct