Verbal Transformations: STEM-changing Verbs Quiz
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Stem-changing verbs have been defined as doing words in the dictionary. Under verbs, there are a lot of branches and sub-branches, which help us in our day-to-day use of language. In this quiz, we familiarize you with the concept. The quiz contains a diverse and wide variety of questions to strengthen your conceptual understanding. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends and family. All the best!
- 1.
Conjugate "Empezar" for 'yo'
- A.
Empezo
- B.
Empecé
- C.
Empiezó
- D.
Empiezo
- E.
Empezó
Correct Answer
D. EmpiezoExplanation
The correct answer is "Empiezo" because when conjugating the verb "empezar" for the first person singular pronoun "yo" (meaning "I" in English), the ending "-o" is added to the stem "empiez-". Therefore, "Empiezo" is the correct conjugation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Conjugate "Recordar" for 'tú'
- A.
Recuerdas
- B.
Recuerdes
- C.
Recordas
- D.
Recordes
- E.
Recordarás
Correct Answer
A. RecuerdasExplanation
The correct answer is "Recuerdas." In Spanish, when conjugating the verb "recordar" for the second person singular (tú), the correct form is "recuerdas." This form is used when referring to someone informally and is the correct conjugation for the subject pronoun "tú."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Conjugate "Servir" for nosotros
- A.
Sirvimos
- B.
Serviremos
- C.
Servíamos
- D.
Sirvieron
- E.
Servimos
Correct Answer
E. ServimosExplanation
The correct answer is "Servimos" because when conjugating the verb "servir" for the pronoun "nosotros" (we), the correct form is "servimos".Rate this question:
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- 4.
What subject never takes the stem change?
- A.
Yo
- B.
Nosotros
- C.
Tú
- D.
él
- E.
Ellas
Correct Answer
B. NosotrosExplanation
The subject "Nosotros" never takes the stem change. In Spanish, some verbs undergo a stem change in certain conjugations, where the vowel in the stem of the verb changes. However, the subject "Nosotros" does not experience this stem change in any verb conjugation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What stem change does "Encontrar" take?
- A.
E►ie
- B.
E►i
- C.
O►ue
- D.
I►oe
Correct Answer
C. O►ueExplanation
The stem change that the verb "Encontrar" takes is "o►ue". This means that in certain conjugations of the verb, the letter "o" in the stem changes to "ue". This change occurs in the present tense for the pronouns "yo", "tú", "él/ella/usted", and "ellos/ellas/ustedes". For example, "encuentro" (I find) and "encuentras" (you find) are conjugations that show this stem change.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does stem change does "Pedir" take?
- A.
E►ie
- B.
E►i
- C.
O►ue
- D.
Eo►ue
Correct Answer
B. E►iExplanation
The stem change that the verb "Pedir" undergoes is from "e" to "i". This means that in certain conjugations, the letter "e" in the stem of the verb changes to "i".Rate this question:
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- 7.
What stem change does "Comenzar" take?
- A.
E►ie
- B.
E►i
- C.
O►ue
- D.
I►ie
Correct Answer
A. E►ieExplanation
The correct answer is e►ie. The verb "comenzar" undergoes a stem change from "e" to "ie" in the present tense for all subject pronouns except for "nosotros" and "vosotros". This means that in the present tense, the stem of the verb changes when conjugated. For example, "yo comienzo" (I start), "tú comienzas" (you start), "él/ella comienza" (he/she starts), etc. This stem change is a characteristic of many Spanish verbs that end in -ar and have an "e" in the stem.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following verbs follows the o►ue pattern?
- A.
Pedir
- B.
Entender
- C.
Poner
- D.
Poder
- E.
Perder
Correct Answer
D. PoderExplanation
The verb "Poder" follows the o►ue pattern. This means that in certain conjugations, the letter "o" in the stem of the verb changes to "ue".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following verbs follows e►i pattern?
- A.
Ser
- B.
Perder
- C.
Competir
- D.
Poder
- E.
Empezar
Correct Answer
C. CompetirExplanation
The verb "competir" follows the e►i pattern. This means that in certain forms of the verb, the letter "e" in the stem changes to "i." For example, in the present tense, the first and second person singular forms are "compito" and "compites," respectively. This pattern is common in Spanish verbs that have an "e" in the stem and end in -ir.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following verbs follows the e►ie pattern?
- A.
Medir
- B.
Perder
- C.
Gemir
- D.
Poner
- E.
Impedir
Correct Answer
B. PerderExplanation
The verb "Perder" follows the e►ie pattern. This pattern means that in certain conjugations, the letter "e" in the stem of the verb changes to "ie". In the case of "Perder", this change occurs in the present tense conjugations for the pronouns "yo", "tú", "él/ella/usted", and "ellos/ellas/ustedes". For example, "yo pierdo" (I lose), "tú pierdes" (you lose), "él/ella/usted pierde" (he/she/you formal lose), and "ellos/ellas/ustedes pierden" (they/you all lose).Rate this question:
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