Group 1 'ER' verbs: Present tense

The video tutorial explains how to conjugate first group French verbs, specifically regular ER verbs, in the present tense. It covers the basic rules for conjugation, provides examples, and highlights exceptions such as verbs ending in 'ger' and 'cer'. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding verb groups and offers practice suggestions to reinforce learning.

What are the three main groups of verbs in French?

• Present, past, and future verbs

• Regular, irregular, and auxiliary verbs

• ER, IR, and irregular verbs

• ER, IR, and RE verbs

How do you form the stem of a regular ER verb?

• Add 'to' before the verb

• Change the verb to its past form

• Remove the ER ending

• Add 'ing' to the verb

Which of the following is the correct present tense ending for 'nous' in regular ER verbs?

• ES

• ENT

• ONS

• EZ

What does the verb 'regarder' mean in English?

• To sing

• To watch

• To eat

• To walk

What is the exception for the verb 'manger' when conjugating for 'nous'?

• Add 'ions' to the stem

• Add 'ons' and change the stem

• Add 'eons' to keep the sound

• Add 'ons' without any change

How do you preserve the soft 'c' sound in verbs like 'commencer'?

• Double the 'c'

• Use a cedilla under 'c'

• Add an 'e' after 'c'

• Remove the 'c'

Which of the following verbs is an exception in regular ER verb conjugation?

• Chanter

• Regarder

• Manger

• Parler