Español 1: Capítulo 4 Gramática 2: -ER and –IR conjugations in the present tense, “tag” questions

Repaso: Conjugation There are three steps to conjugating regular verbs: Find the infinitive (the uncojugated form of a verb) Drop the –AR, -ER, or –IR This leaves us with the stem Add the endings We have different endings depending on whether we start with an –AR, -ER, or –IR infinitive. We also have different endings depending on the subject that is doing the action. Remember our subjects are: Yo, Tú, Él, Ella, Usted, Nosotros, Vosotros, Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes

Repaso: Regular –AR verbs We have already learned the endings that we attach to regular –AR stems when we conjugate in the present tense: Yo Nosotros Tú Vosotros Él / ella / usted Ellos / ellas / ustedes -o -amos -as -áis -a -an

Endings for regular –ER and –IR verbs in the present tense The present tense endings for regular –ER and –IR verbs are: -ER -IR -o -emos -es -éis -e -en Yo Nosotros Tú Vosotros Él / ella / usted Ellos / ellas / ustedes -o -imos -es -ís -e -en Yo Nosotros Tú Vosotros Él / ella / usted Ellos / ellas / ustedes

Some –ER and –IR verbs include Practiquemos Some –ER and –IR verbs include Abrir Asistir (a) Beber (algo) Comer Interrumpir Escribir Leer Correr To open To attend To drink (something) To eat To interrupt To write To read To run

Using conjugations of –AR, –ER, and –IR verbs, say what is going on in each picture: El perro El pingüino La oveja El conejito La muchacha El colibrí

“Tag” questions A “tag” question is attached to the end of a sentence to make it a question If you expect someone to answer yes, use “¿no?” or “¿verdad?” Vienes a la fiesta, ¿verdad? / ¿no? (You’re coming to the party, right?) Sí, voy a ir. (Yes, I’m going to go) If you expect someone to answer no, use “¿verdad?” No vas al partido, ¿verdad? (You’re not going to the game, right?) No, no voy. (No, I’m not going.)

With a partner, create questions using the pictures and tag questions With a partner, create questions using the pictures and tag questions. Have your partner answer the questions. Switch roles. Modelo: La biblioteca abre a las diez por la mañana, ¿verdad? No, la biblioteca abre a las nueve por la mañana. Abrir / biblioteca Comer / almuerzo Beber / refresco Leer / revista Escribir / cartas

Irregular “yo” verbs GO-GO-ZCO-SÉ Remember, some verbs are known as irregular “yo” verbs. This means that they do not follow the regular pattern of present tense conjugation in their “yo” forms. Some irregular “yo” verbs are: Hacer Poner Traer Salir Tener Venir Conocer Saber Ver Hago Pongo GO-GO-ZCO-SÉ Traigo Salgo Tengo Vengo Conozco Sé Veo

With a partner, take turns describing the student’s day after school With a partner, take turns describing the student’s day after school. Include as many details as possible.