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SP04: ar verbs

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Learning Outcomes: You will have

Learned how to conjugate ar verbs in the present tense.

Section 1: Subjects

In this SDLA, we’ll learn how to conjugate -ar verbs. This means a verb changes when the subject changes.

What is a subject?

I use the computer. You use the computer. They use the computer.

I is the subject. You is the subject. They is the subject.

Review the subjects in Spanish:

I = yo

you = tú

he/she/you (formal & singular) = él, ella, usted

we = nosotros, nosotras

you = vosotros

they/you (familiar & plural) = ellos, ellas, ustedes

The present tense is used to talk about:

1. Actions that are occurring at this moment.

2. Actions that happen daily/habitually.

Now, we will review how to conjugate regular verbs in –ar so that you remember how to conjugate any –ar

verb.

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Example -ar verbs: estudiar, bailar, comprar, hablar

Conjugation:

yo estudi- + o = estudio I study

tú estudi-+ as= estudias You (familiar) study

él/ella/Ud. estudi-+ a= estudia He/she studies; you (formal) studies

nosotros/as estudi-+ amos = estudiamos We study

vosotros/as estudi-+ áis= estudiáis You (familiar) study

ellos/ellas/Uds. estudi-+ an = estudian They study; you (formal) study

Section 2: Practice Conjugations

Example: estudiar

Subject Verb Subject Verb

yo estudio nosotros/as estudiamos

tú estudias vosotros/as estudiáis

él/ella/Ud. estudia ellos/ellas/Uds. estudian

Complete the conjugations. bailar (to dance)

Subject Verb Subject Verb

yo nosotros/as

tú vosotros/as

él/ella/Ud. ellos/ellas/Uds.

hablar (to speak)

Subject Verb Subject Verb

yo nosotros/as

tú vosotros/as

él/ella/Ud. ellos/ellas/Uds.

trabajar (to work)

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Subject Verb Subject Verb

yo nosotros/as

tú vosotros/as

él/ella/Ud. ellos/ellas/Uds.

Section 3: Use Correct Conjugations

Write the conjugation of the word in parentheses that fits the context.

1. La profesora (comprar) la comida en el supermercado.

2. Los estudiantes no (ir) a la escuela los fines de semana.

3. Brian (nadar) en la piscina todos los fines de semana.

4. Tú (lavar) el carro todos los fines de semana.

5. ¿Tú (jugar) algún deporte?

6. Sean y tú (estudiar) en la biblioteca.

7. Yo (ir) al gimnasio después de clases los viernes.

8. Nicole (hablar) por teléfono con sus amigos.

9. Ustedes practicar) deportes en el gimnasio.

10. Nosotros (jugar) voleibol en la playa.

11. Mi mamá y mi papá (preparar) la cena todos los días.

12. Usted (jugar) fútbol y béisbol, pero no le gusta el tenis, ¿verdad?

13. Yo (tocar) la guitarra, el piano y el clarinete. Es un gran músico.

14. Mi mejor amiga y yo (trabajar) en la librería del centro comercial.

15. Los estudiantes (ir) a la cafetería durante el almuerzo.

Section 4: Apply Conjugations Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure to conjugate the verb.

1. ¿Tú hablas por teléfono o mandas (mandar) mensajes de texto?

2. ¿Tus amigos y tú juegan deportes o videojuegos?

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3. ¿Decansas por la mañana o por la noche?

4. ¿Qué tipo de música escuchas?

5. ¿Tus amigos y tú estudian mucho o poco?

Section 5: Write Sentences Create a sentence that matches the drawings. Refer to your Adelante Uno book for the verbs. (page 98)

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