Spanish
Grade 10
15 min
Ser, ir, hacer
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What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 correct conjugations of the verbs 'ser,' 'ir,' and 'hacer' in simple sentences.
- Solve 5 out of 7 fill-in-the-blank exercises using the correct form of 'ser,' 'ir,' or 'hacer' in context.
- Explain, in simple terms, the basic difference in meaning between 'ser,' 'ir,' and 'hacer' using at least one example for each verb.
- Apply the correct form of 'ser', 'ir', or 'hacer' to create 3 original sentences about themselves or their friends.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Conjugate 'ser' and 'ir' in the preterite tense for all subject pronouns.
Conjugate 'hacer' in the preterite tense, including the third-person singular spelling change.
Differentiate between 'ser' and 'ir' in the preterite based on sentence context.
Construct grammatically correct sentences to describe past events using the preterite of 'ser', 'ir', and 'hacer'.
Identify the correct preterite form of 'ser', 'ir', or 'hacer' within a given text.
Answer questions about past actions and events using these three irregular verbs.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Pretérito (Preterite Tense)A past tense used to describe actions that were completed at a specific point in the past.'Ayer comí pizza.' (Yesterday I ate pizza.) - The action is finished.
Verbo IrregularA verb that does not follow the standard conjugation patterns for -ar, -er, or -ir verbs.'Ser', 'ir', and 'hacer' are highly irregular in the preterite; their stems and endings are unique.
ConjugaciónThe process of changing a verb's form to agree with the subject (person and number) and tense.The conjugation of 'hacer' for 'yo' in the preterite is 'hice'.
Raíz (Stem)The base part of the verb that is left after removing the -ar, -er, or -ir ending. In irregular verbs, this stem can change complet...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Identical Twins: Ser & Ir Conjugation
yo fui | tú fuiste | él/ella/ud. fue | nosotros/as fuimos | vosotros/as fuisteis | ellos/ellas/uds. fueron
The verbs 'ser' (to be) and 'ir' (to go) share the exact same set of conjugations in the preterite. You must use context clues in the sentence to determine if the meaning is 'was/were' or 'went'.
The 'Hacer' Conjugation
yo hice | tú hiciste | él/ella/ud. hizo | nosotros/as hicimos | vosotros/as hicisteis | ellos/ellas/uds. hicieron
The verb 'hacer' (to do/make) uses the irregular stem 'hic-' and a special set of endings. Note the critical spelling change in the third-person singular form.
The 'Hizo' Spelling Change Rule
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Challenging
Complete the paragraph with the correct sequence of verbs: 'El sábado pasado _______ un día increíble. Primero, mis amigos y yo _______ una caminata por las montañas. Después, la vista desde la cima _______ espectacular.'
A.fue, hicimos, fue
B.hizo, fuimos, fue
C.fue, fuimos, hizo
D.fui, hicimos, fui
Challenging
Which is the most accurate and natural-sounding translation of: 'The concert was fantastic, so we went to the city afterwards.'?
A.El concierto hizo fantástico, así que fuimos a la ciudad después.
B.El concierto fue fantástico, así que fuimos a la ciudad después.
C.El concierto fue fantástico, así que fue a la ciudad después.
D.El concierto fuimos fantástico, así que hicimos a la ciudad después.
Challenging
Analyze the following sentences. Which one contains a grammatical error related to the preterite of ser, ir, or hacer?
A.Yo no hice nada el fin de semana.
B.La conferencia fue un éxito total.
C.Los estudiantes fueron a la biblioteca para estudiar.
D.Tú y yo fue al partido de fútbol.
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