VISTA: ESTRUCTURA | 4.2 Stem-changing verbs: e –> ie, o –> ue | Tutorial Flashcards
In stem changing verbs, the stressed vowel of the stem changes when the verb is ________.
conguated
Note how the verb [emprezar] and [volver] are conjugated. From the infinitive, you derive the stem.
Then, the stressed vowel from the stem changes from [_] to [__] and from [_] to [__]. Then you add the endings.
Then, the stressed vowel from the stem changes from [e] to [ie] and from [o] to [ue]. Then you add the endings.
In stem changing verbs like empezar (to begin), the stem vowel changes from [e] to [ie]. Name the forms of empezar.
Which of the following do not have a stem change?
An easy way to remember the conjugation pattern of [e} to [ie] verbs, observe the outline of the verb forms that have a stem change form the shape of a ____.
boot
In verbs like volver (to return), the stem vowel changes from [o] to [ue]. List the forms of volver.
Just like empezar, which forms do not have a stem change?
You can easily remember the conjugation pattern of [o] to [ue] stem changing verbs, noting that the outline of the verb forms that have a stem change form the shape of a ____.
boot
Here are some examples of [e] to [ie]
Here are some examples of [o] to [ue]
A few special issues regarding stem changing verbs:
the verb jugar (to play a sport or game), is the only spanish verb that has a [_] to [__].
[u] to [ue].
juegan is followed by the preposition __ + ________when the name of a sport or game is mentioned.
al + definite article
comenzar and empezar require the preposition _ when followed by an infinitive.
