Spanish
Grade 7
15 min
Verbos -ER/-IR en pret�rito
Verbos -ER/-IR en pret�rito
What you'll learn
- Identify and define the grammatical structure of the conditional simple tense (el condicional simple) in Spanish with 100% accuracy on a written quiz.
- Apply the conditional simple tense to correctly complete at least 8 out of 10 fill-in-the-blank sentences expressing hypothetical situations or polite requests.
- Explain the nuances in meaning between using the conditional simple and the imperfect subjunctive (el imperfecto del subjuntivo) to express hypothetical situations, providing at least three distinct examples in writing.
- Create a short dialogue (minimum 5 exchanges) with a partner using the conditional simple tense to discuss future plans or hypothetical scenarios, demonstrating correct grammar and pronunciation as assessed by a rubric.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify regular -ER and -IR verbs in their infinitive form.
Recall the correct preterite tense endings for regular -ER and -IR verbs for all subject pronouns.
Accurately conjugate regular -ER and -IR verbs in the preterite tense.
Construct simple sentences using regular -ER and -IR verbs in the preterite tense to describe completed past actions.
Differentiate between the preterite endings for -ER and -IR verbs (noting their similarities).
Correctly place accent marks on preterite forms of -ER/-IR verbs where required.
Use -ER/-IR preterite verbs to answer questions about past events.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PretéritoA past tense in Spanish used to describe actions that were completed at a specific point in the past. Think of it as 'what happened' or 'what someone did'.Yo comí una pizza ayer. (I ate a pizza yesterday.)
Verbos -ERVerbs in Spanish whose infinitive form (the basic, unconjugated form) ends with -er.comer (to eat), aprender (to learn), vender (to sell)
Verbos -IRVerbs in Spanish whose infinitive form ends with -ir.vivir (to live), escribir (to write), abrir (to open)
InfinitivoThe basic, unconjugated form of a verb, which in Spanish typically ends in -ar, -er, or -ir. It means 'to do something'.correr (to run), subir (to go up), leer (to read)
Raíz (Stem)The main part of a verb that remains after you remove the -ar, -er, or -ir e...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Preterite Endings for Regular -ER Verbs
To conjugate regular -ER verbs in the preterite, remove the -er ending and add these endings to the stem:
- yo: -í
- tú: -iste
- él/ella/usted: -ió
- nosotros/nosotras: -imos
- vosotros/vosotras: -isteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: -ieron
These endings are used for all regular verbs ending in -er to describe actions completed in the past. Notice the accent marks on 'yo' and 'él/ella/usted' forms.
Preterite Endings for Regular -IR Verbs
To conjugate regular -IR verbs in the preterite, remove the -ir ending and add these endings to the stem:
- yo: -í
- tú: -iste
- él/ella/usted: -ió
- nosotros/nosotras: -imos
- vosotros/vosotras: -isteis
- ellos/ellas/ustedes: -ieron
These endings are used for all regular verbs...
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Challenging
Read the context: "The students were hungry after school. They went to a café." Which sentence best describes what they did next, using a regular -ER or -IR preterite verb?
A.Ellos compartieron una pizza.
B.Ellos corren en el parque.
C.Ellos bebió un refresco.
D.Ellos escribimos un poema.
Challenging
A student wrote three sentences. Which one contains an error in the -ER/-IR preterite conjugation?
A.Sentence 1: Tú recibistes un regalo.
B.Sentence 2: Mi madre me prometió un viaje.
C.Sentence 3: Nosotros decidimos ir al cine ayer.
D.All sentences are correct.
Challenging
The result is: "La cuenta de la cena fue muy alta." (The bill for dinner was very high.) What action most likely caused this, using a correct preterite form?
A.Mi amigo y yo bebí agua.
B.Ustedes comieron mucho.
C.Tú vendiste el coche.
D.Ella abrió la ventana.
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