Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 4.2-1 Stem-changing verbs deviate from the normal pattern of regular verbs. When stem-changing verbs are conjugated, they have a vowel change in the last syllable of the stem.
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Stem-changing verbs deviate from the normal pattern of regular verbs. When stem-changing verbs are conjugated, they have a vowel change in the last syllable of the stem.
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In many verbs, such as empezar (to begin), the stem vowel changes from e to ie. Note that the nosotros/as and vosotros/as forms don’t have a stem change.
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In many other verbs, such as volver (to return), the stem vowel changes from o to ue. The nosotros/as and vosotros/as forms have no stem change.
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To help you identify stem-changing verbs, they will appear as follows throughout the text:
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Jugar (to play a sport or game), is the only Spanish verb that has a u:ue stem change. Jugar is followed by a + [definite article] when the name of a sport or game is mentioned.
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Comenzar and empezar require the preposition a when they are followed by an infinitive.
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Pensar + [infinitive] means to plan or to intend to do something. Pensar en means to think about someone or something.
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Provide the present tense forms of these verbs. The first item in each column has been done for you.
1. Ustedes ________.
2. Tú ____.
3. Nosotras ____.
4. Mi hermano ____.
5. Yo ____.
6. Usted ____.
7. Los chicos ____.
8. Ella ____.
1. Mi abuela no _________.
2. Yo no ____.
3. Tú no ____.
4. Mis hijos no ____.
5. Usted no ____.
6. Nosotros no ____.
7. Él no ____.
8. Ustedes no ____.
cierran
dormir (o:ue)cerrar (e:ie)
duerme
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