Stem-Changing Verbs in the Preterite Tense Flashcards
1
Q
Stem-changing verbs
A
verbs that change their stem vowel in certain tenses
2
Q
m c
stem vowel
A
a vowel that ends a stem and precedes an inflection
3
Q
stem change - o
A
u
4
Q
stem change - e
A
i
5
Q
stem change - e
A
ie
6
Q
which tense is changed by a stem change?
A
third person
7
Q
dormir (él/ella/usted)
A
durmió
8
Q
dormir (ellos/ellas/ustedes)
A
durmieron
9
Q
pedir (él/ella/usted)
A
pidió
10
Q
pedir (ellos/ellas/ustedes)
A
pidieron
11
Q
mentir (él/ella/usted)
A
mintió
12
Q
mentir (ellos/ellas/ustedes)
A
mintieron
13
Q
mentir
A
to tell a lie
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