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Test Your Spanish -AR, -ER, -IR Verb Conjugations!

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What is the correct present indicative form of 'hablar' for 'yo'?
hablo
habla
hablé
hablaré
In the present indicative, '-ar' verbs take '-o' in the first person singular. 'Hablar' thus becomes 'hablo'. This contrasts with the preterite 'hablé' and the future 'hablaré'.Learn more.
What is the correct present indicative form of 'comer' for 'tú'?
comes
comas
comiste
comerás
In the present indicative, '-er' verbs take '-es' in the second person singular. 'Comer' becomes 'comes'. This differs from the subjunctive form 'comas' and the preterite 'comiste'.More details.
What is the correct present indicative form of 'vivir' for 'ella'?
vive
viva
vivió
vivirá
In the present indicative, '-ir' verbs take '-e' in the third person singular. 'Vivir' thus becomes 'vive'. The subjunctive uses 'viva' and the preterite 'vivió'.Reference.
What is the correct present indicative form of 'trabajar' for 'nosotros'?
trabajamos
trabajáis
trabajaron
trabajaremos
In the present indicative, first person plural for '-ar' verbs is '-amos'. 'Trabajar' becomes 'trabajamos'. It is the same form as the preterite, but context distinguishes them. See more.
What is the correct present indicative form of 'beber' for 'vosotros'?
bebéis
beben
bebisteis
beberéis
In the present indicative, second person plural for '-er' verbs in Spain is '-éis'. Thus 'beber' becomes 'bebéis'. This differs from the preterite 'bebisteis'.More info.
What is the correct present indicative form of 'escribir' for 'ellos'?
escriben
escribís
escribieron
escribirán
In the present indicative, third person plural for '-ir' verbs is '-en'. 'Escribir' therefore becomes 'escriben'. The preterite form is 'escribieron'.Learn more.
What is the correct present indicative form of the stem-changing verb 'pensar' for 'él'?
piensa
pensá
pensó
pensaría
In present indicative, 'pensar' is an e?ie stem-changing verb in all forms except nosotros and vosotros. For 'él', 'pensar' changes to 'piensa'.Stem-changing verbs guide.
Which is the correct present progressive form of 'hablar' for 'yo'?
estoy hablando
soy hablando
me estoy hablando
estuve hablando
The present progressive uses 'estar' + gerund. For 'yo', use 'estoy' + 'hablando'. It shows an action in progress. Present progressive.
Which is the correct present progressive form of 'comer' for 'ella'?
está comiendo
está come
es comiendo
estuvo comiendo
'Estar' + gerund expresses ongoing actions. 'Comer' becomes 'comiendo', and with 'ella' we use 'está comiendo'.More details.
What is the correct preterite form of 'trabajar' for 'tú'?
trabajaste
trabajasteis
trabajabas
trabajaste?
In the preterite, second person singular of '-ar' verbs takes '-aste'. 'Trabajar' therefore becomes 'trabajaste'.Preterite tense guide.
What is the correct preterite form of 'beber' for 'nosotras'?
bebimos
bebemos
bebimos?
bebieron
The preterite first person plural of '-er' verbs is '-imos', so 'beber' is 'bebimos'. This contrasts with the imperfect 'bebíamos'.See more.
What is the correct preterite form of 'vivir' for 'vosotros'?
vivisteis
vivieron
vivías
viviste
For '-ir' verbs, the preterite second person plural in Spain ends in '-isteis'. Hence 'vivisteis'.Learn more.
What is the correct imperfect form of 'hablar' for 'él'?
hablaba
habló
hablaría
hablase
In the imperfect, '-ar' verbs use '-aba' in the third person singular. 'Hablaba' expresses a past habitual or background action. Imperfect tense.
What is the correct imperfect form of 'comer' for 'tú'?
comías
comiste
comerías
comas
In the imperfect, second person singular for '-er' verbs ends in '-ías'. 'Comer' thus is 'comías', indicating a continuous or repeated past action. More here.
What is the correct imperfect form of 'escribir' for 'nosotros'?
escribíamos
escribimos
escribíamos?
escribiremos
First person plural of '-ir' verbs in the imperfect ends in '-íamos'. 'Escribir' becomes 'escribíamos', used for ongoing or habitual past actions. See details.
What is the correct future form of 'pensar' for 'ella'?
pensará
pensará?
pensa
pensaría
The simple future adds endings to the infinitive. For 'ella', '-á' is added: 'pensará'. It expresses what will happen. Future tense guide.
What is the correct future form of 'volver' for 'nosotros'?
volveremos
volvemos
volveríamos
volverán
In the future, first person plural adds '-emos' to the infinitive: 'volveremos'. It indicates a forthcoming action. More here.
What is the correct conditional form of 'hablar' for 'yo'?
hablaría
hablo
hablaba
hablare
The conditional adds endings to the infinitive. First person singular is '-ía', yielding 'hablaría'. It expresses hypothetical actions. Conditional tense.
What is the correct conditional form of 'comer' for 'ellos'?
comerían
comieron
comían
coman
Third person plural conditional ends in '-ían'. 'Comer' becomes 'comerían' to indicate hypothetical or polite requests. See more.
What is the correct present subjunctive form of 'hablar' for 'yo'?
hable
hablo
hablara
hablare
Present subjunctive for '-ar' verbs changes the stem vowel to 'e'. First person singular is 'hable'. It expresses doubt or desire. Subjunctive guide.
What is the correct present subjunctive form of 'beber' for 'tú'?
bebas
bebes
bebieras
bebed
In the present subjunctive for '-er' verbs, second person singular ends in '-as'. So 'beber' becomes 'bebas', used after expressions of emotion or doubt. Details.
What is the correct present subjunctive form of 'vivir' for 'ella'?
viva
vive
viviera
vivido
In the present subjunctive for '-ir' verbs, third person singular ends in '-a'. 'Vivir' thus becomes 'viva', often used after que to express wishes. Learn more.
What is the correct formal (usted) command form of 'escribir'?
escriba
escribe
escribas
escribid
The formal usted command uses the present subjunctive third person singular. For 'escribir', that is 'escriba'. It’s used to give polite orders. Commands guide.
Which is the correct past subjunctive form of 'ser' in the clause 'Si yo ___ rico...'?
fuera
soy
sería
fuese
The past (imperfect) subjunctive of 'ser' has two sets: a-forms ('fuera') and e-forms ('fuese'). In conditional if-clauses, both work, but 'fuera' is more common. Past subjunctive.
What is the correct affirmative tú command with attached pronoun for 'comprar el libro'?
cómpralo
compra lo
compráselo
compralo
Affirmative tú commands attach pronouns to the end and require an accent to maintain original stress. 'Compra' + 'lo' becomes 'cómpralo'. Commands with pronouns.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Conjugate Regular -AR/-ER/-IR Verbs -

    Apply the correct present” and past”tense endings for regular -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in Spanish, reinforcing your grasp of standard conjugation patterns.

  2. Differentiate Regular vs. Irregular Verbs -

    Identify which verbs follow regular ar er ir verb endings and which require special conjugation, improving your ability to spot patterns and exceptions.

  3. Apply Contextual Cues for Endings -

    Interpret sentence context to choose the appropriate verb ending, ensuring accurate Spanish verb conjugation practice in real”life scenarios.

  4. Self-Assess Conjugation Skills -

    Test your knowledge with instant scoring and adaptive feedback, allowing you to track your progress and target areas for improvement.

  5. Reinforce Verb Ending Memory -

    Use clear explanations and tips after each question to solidify your recall of regular Spanish verbs and enhance long”term retention.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Regular Present Tense Conjugation Patterns -

    The endings for regular -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in the present tense follow strict patterns: -AR verbs use o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -ER verbs use o, es, e, emos, éis, en; and -IR verbs use o, es, e, imos, ís, en. Mastering these endings lets you conjugate any standard verb by dropping the infinitive ending and adding the correct suffix. For example, "comer" becomes como, comes, come, comemos, coméis, comen (University of Texas at Austin).

  2. Distinguishing -ER and -IR Verb Endings -

    Although -ER and -IR verbs share o, es, and e endings, their plural forms differ: -ER uses emos and éis, while -IR uses imos and ís. Remember "ER=E in emos/éis, IR=I in imos/ís" to avoid confusion. Practicing minimal pairs like "leer" (leemos/leéis) vs. "vivir" (vivimos/vivís) sharpens this distinction (Instituto Cervantes).

  3. Categories of Stem-Changing Verbs -

    About one-third of Spanish verbs change their stem vowel in stressed syllables: e>ie (pensar → pienso), o>ue (poder → puedo), and e>i (pedir → pido). These changes occur in all forms except nosotros/as and vosotros/as, following the "boot" or "shoe" shape in conjugation charts. Using color-coded charts or apps helps you visualize and internalize these stem shifts (Real Academia Española).

  4. Key Irregular Verbs to Memorize -

    High-frequency verbs like ser, estar, ir, and tener defy regular patterns and often require rote memorization; for instance, ser is soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son. Grouping these verbs by similarity (e.g., "GO" verbs like hago, pongo) and practicing them in context boosts retention. Creating flashcards with example sentences (e.g., "Yo soy feliz") can reinforce their unique forms (University of Salamanca).

  5. Adaptive Practice and Confidence-Building Techniques -

    Engaging in adaptive practice through a Spanish -AR -ER -IR verbs quiz helps identify weak spots and offers instant feedback, so you can focus on tricky endings swiftly. Pair this with simple mnemonics - like picturing "AMOS" as "A Mosquito" for -AR verbs in nosotros/as - to make each form stick. Short, daily quiz sessions and reviewing mistakes right away create a positive learning loop and boost your conjugation confidence (ACTFL).

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