02 Spanish Lesson - Preterite -AR verbs: -gar, -car, -zar

This video tutorial covers the conjugation of AR verbs in the preterite tense in Spanish. It begins with a review of present tense conjugation, then explains the rules for conjugating AR verbs in the preterite tense, highlighting the absence of stem changers. The video also addresses spelling changes for GAR, CAR, and ZAR verbs in the preterite tense, providing examples and practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the English equivalent of the preterite tense in Spanish?

• Adding 's' to a verb

• Adding 'ly' to a verb

• Adding 'ed' to a verb

• Adding 'ing' to a verb

Which form remains unchanged in both present and preterite tense for AR verbs?

• Ellos

• Nosotros

• Tú

• Yo

What is a key feature of AR verbs in the preterite tense?

• They have no stem changers

• They become irregular

• They have stem changers

• They change to ER verbs

Why do GAR verbs have a spelling change in the 'yo' form in the preterite tense?

• To maintain pronunciation

• To match ER verbs

• To simplify spelling

• To change the meaning

What is the spelling change for CAR verbs in the 'yo' form in the preterite tense?

• C to S

• C to Z

• C to Q

• C to K

Which of the following is a ZAR verb that changes in the 'yo' form in the preterite tense?

• Jugar

• Sacar

• Pagar

• Almorzar

What is the preterite 'yo' form of the verb 'comenzar'?

• Comencé

• Comenzé

• Comenzó

• Comenzé