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Conjugating Verbs in the Preterite Tense

Learn how to conjugate regular Spanish verbs in the preterite tense with this comprehensive guide. Start by identifying the stem of the verb by removing the last two letters of the infinitive. Add the appropriate preterite endings for AR, ER, and IR verbs to describe completed actions in the past. Be mindful of orthographic changes in the yo form of AR verbs ending in C, G, or Z. With clear examples and comprehension questions, this resource will help you practice conjugating verbs like "hablar", "comer", "vivir", and more in the preterite tense.

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Conjugating Verbs in the Preterite Tense

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  1. ConjugatingVerbs in the Preterite Tense

  2. Steps to conjugate in the Preterite • Find the stem by dropping the last two letters off of the infinitive. • ie...habl – ar • 2. Add the regular preterite endings.

  3. AR Endings • To describe completed actions in the past. é amos aste ó aron

  4. ER and IR Endings • To describe completed actions in the past. í imos iste ió ieron

  5. Watch out for Orthographic spelling changes We cannot change the original sound of a letter by conjugating: This happens PRIMARILY with the yo form of AR verbs whose stems end in C,G,or Z c - qu g - gu z - c

  6. Sentence Examples • Hablé con mi hermana ayer. • I talked with my sister yesterday. • Juan bailó el lunes. • Juan danced on Monday. • Tomaste los refrescos a la fiesta. • You drank soft drinks at the party.

  7. Sentence Examples (Cont.) • Limpiaron la casa. • They cleaned the house. • Cantamos en el gimnasio después del juego. • We sang in the gym after the game.

  8. Comprehension Questions • Which boxes contain accents? • Box 1 and 3 • How do you conjugate the verb NADAR in the preterite tú form? • Nadaste

  9. Comprehension Questions • How do you conjugate the verb ESTUDIAR in the preterite nosotros form? • Estudiamos • What are the endings for the –AR verbs in the preterite tense? • é amos • aste • ó aron

  10. Comprehension Questions (Cont.) • What is do you use to use the preterite to describe? • completed events in the past

  11. Practice Conjugating Conjugate the following regular verbs in the preterite tense: estudiar hablar sacar comer vivir escribir manejar leer repasar

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