02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite - Stem-changers (e-i)

This video tutorial covers the conjugation of Spanish stem-changing verbs, focusing on E to IE and E to I changes in both present and preterite tenses. It explains the concept of 'shoe' and 'slipper' verbs, provides examples, and includes practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What are the three types of stem-changing verbs discussed in the video?

• E to I, I to O, A to AE

• O to UE, A to AE, E to I

• A to AE, E to IE, I to O

• E to IE, E to I, O to UE

In the present tense, where does the E to IE change occur in a verb?

• At the beginning of the verb

• In the E closest to the end, but not in the AR, ER, or IR part

• In the AR, ER, or IR part

• In the middle of the verb

What is the term used by Spanish teachers to describe E to IE verbs in the present tense?

• Hat verbs

• Slipper verbs

• Boot verbs

• Shoe verbs

How does the E to IE change in the present tense transform in the preterite tense?

• It changes to O

• It changes to U

• It remains the same

• It changes to I

What is the rhyme mentioned to help remember the change from present to preterite tense?

• In the present, it's a hat; in the past, it's a boot

• In the present, it's a shoe; in the past, it's a slipper

• In the present, it's a slipper; in the past, it's a shoe

• In the present, it's a boot; in the past, it's a hat

Which of the following verbs is an example of an E to I verb in the present tense?

• Consentir

• Mentir

• Pedir

• Preferir

What pattern do E to I verbs follow in the preterite tense?

• They change to I

• They change to IE

• They remain the same

• They change to O