Preterite tense Flashcards
1
Q
What is the preterite tense?
A
Completed actions at a specific moment in the past
2
Q
-AR endings
A
É
ASTE
Ó
AMOS
ASTEIS
ARON
3
Q
-ER and -IR endings
A
Í
ISTE
IÓ
IMOS
ISTEIS
IERON
4
Q
What does ca, co or cu change to?
A
que
qui
5
Q
What does ga, go, gu change to?
A
gue
gui
6
Q
What does za, zo, zu change to?
A
ce
ci
7
Q
Explain the irregulars with double vowels in their endings and what happens
A
In the 1st and 2nd person the i is weak in the face of a stronger vowel, so it needs an accent.
For example,
Nosotros Leímos
8
Q
Give 4 examples of stem changes in the 1st person
A
estar — estuve
tener — tuve
hacer — hice
venir — vine
9
Q
Irregular - DAR
A
Di
Diste
Dio
Dimos
Disteis
Dieron
