1. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-1 Stem-changing verbs deviate from the normal pattern of regular verbs. In stem-changing verbs, the stressed vowel of the stem changes when the verb is conjugated.

2. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-2  In many verbs, such as empezar (to begin), the stem vowel changes from e to ie. Note that the nosotros/as and vosotros/as forms don’t have a stem change.

3. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-3  In many other verbs, such as volver (to return), the stem vowel changes from o to ue. The nosotros/as and vosotros/as forms have no stem change.

4. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-4  To help you identify stem-changing verbs, they will appear as follows throughout the text:

5. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-5

6. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-6  Jugar (to play a sport or game), is the only Spanish verb that has a u:ue stem change. Jugar is followed by a + [definite article] when the name of a sport or game is mentioned.

7. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-7  Comenzar and empezar require the preposition a when they are followed by an infinitive.

8. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-8  Pensar + [infinitive] means to plan or to intend to do something. Pensar en means to think about someone or something.

9. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-9 Provide the present tense forms of these verbs. The first item in each column has been done for you. 1.Ustedes ________. 2.Tú ____. 3.Nosotras ____. 4.Mi hermano ____. 5.Yo ____. 6.Usted ____. 7.Los chicos ____. 8.Ella ____. 1.Mi abuela no _________. 2.Yo no ____. 3.Tú no ____. 4.Mis hijos no ____. 5.Usted no ____. 6.Nosotros no ____. 7.Él no ____. 8.Ustedes no ____. cierran dormir (o:ue)cerrar (e:ie) duerme

10. Copyright © 2008 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved.4.2-10 1.P. 131 Ej. 1 - Write correct form of verb. 2.P. 131 Ej. 2 – Just write one sentence telling which activity you prefer. Ex. Prefiero estudiar. 3. P. 131 Ej. 3 Write one sentence telling what the subjects in the pictures are doing. P. 132 – Ej. 4 Write the chart and write sentences in each indicating the frequency that you do the activities listed in the word bank. P. 132 Ej. 5 Write a dialogue with your partner arguing over what you want to watch on TV according to the listings provided. At least 6 lines each person. Diablos Soles