Stem Changing Verbs In Present Tense

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1.

Yo (querer) comer helado.
- A.
  
  Quiero
- B.
  
  Quero
- C.
  
  Quere
- D.
  
  Quiere
Correct Answer
A. Quiero

Explanation
The correct answer is "quiero" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "querer" in the first person singular form. In this sentence, the subject "yo" (I) is expressing the desire to eat ice cream.

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2.

Tú (tener) mucha tarea.
- A.
  
  Tengo
- B.
  
  Tenes
- C.
  
  Tienes
- D.
  
  Tiene
Correct Answer
C. Tienes

Explanation
The correct answer is "tienes" because the subject of the sentence is "tú" which is the second person singular pronoun in Spanish. The verb "tener" means "to have" and in the present tense, the conjugation for "tú" is "tienes". Therefore, the sentence translates to "You have a lot of homework."

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3.

Ella (cerrar) las ventanas porque hace viento.
- A.
  
  Cierran
- B.
  
  Cierras
- C.
  
  Cerra
- D.
  
  Cierra
Correct Answer
D. Cierra

Explanation
The correct answer is "cierra." In the sentence, "Ella (cerrar) las ventanas porque hace viento," the verb "cerrar" needs to be conjugated to agree with the subject "ella" (she). Since "ella" is a singular third-person pronoun, the correct conjugation is "cierra."

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4.

¿Cuánto (costar) esta bolsa?
- A.
  
  Cuestas
- B.
  
  Cuesta
- C.
  
  Costa
- D.
  
  Costas
Correct Answer
B. Cuesta

Explanation
The correct answer is "cuesta". In Spanish, the verb "costar" means "to cost". When asking about the price of something, we use the phrase "¿Cuánto cuesta?" which translates to "How much does it cost?". In this case, the question is asking about the cost of a bag, so the correct form of the verb "costar" to use is "cuesta".

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5.

Ellos (mostrar) su proyecto al profesor.
- A.
  
  Mostros
- B.
  
  Muestro
- C.
  
  Mostran
- D.
  
  Muestran
Correct Answer
D. Muestran

Explanation
The correct answer is "muestran" because the subject "Ellos" is a third-person plural pronoun, and the verb "mostrar" needs to agree with the subject in number and person. Therefore, the correct conjugation of "mostrar" for "Ellos" is "muestran."

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6.

Yo (poder) cocinar bien.
- A.
  
  Pudo
- B.
  
  Puedo
- C.
  
  Pedo
- D.
  
  Piedo
Correct Answer
B. Puedo

Explanation
The correct answer is "puedo". In Spanish, the verb "poder" means "to be able to" or "can". In this sentence, the subject "Yo" (I) is expressing their ability to cook well. The correct conjugation of "poder" for the subject "Yo" is "puedo".

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7.

Nosotros (volar) en un avión a Europa.
- A.
  
  Vulamos
- B.
  
  Volamos
- C.
  
  Vuelamos
- D.
  
  Vuelemos
Correct Answer
B. Volamos

Explanation
The correct answer is "volamos". In Spanish, the verb "volar" means "to fly". When conjugated in the first person plural form, "nosotros", the correct conjugation is "volamos". This form matches the subject pronoun "nosotros" and agrees with the present tense of the verb "volar". Therefore, the correct answer is "volamos".

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8.

Ellos (jugar) al baloncesto en el parque.
- A.
  
  Juegan
- B.
  
  Jogan
- C.
  
  Jugan
- D.
  
  Jegan
Correct Answer
A. Juegan

Explanation
The correct answer is "juegan" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "jugar" for the subject "ellos". In Spanish, when talking about a group of people (third person plural), the verb form ends in "-an". Therefore, "juegan" is the correct form of "jugar" for the subject "ellos" in this sentence, which means "They play basketball in the park."

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9.

Tú no (decir) la verdad.
- A.
  
  Dece
- B.
  
  Deces
- C.
  
  Dices
- D.
  
  Dice
Correct Answer
C. Dices

Explanation
The correct answer is "dices" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "decir" in the second person singular (tú form) of the present tense. In this sentence, "Tú no dices la verdad" translates to "You don't tell the truth."

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10.

El concierto (empezar) a las seis.
- A.
  
  Empiezan
- B.
  
  Empiece
- C.
  
  Empiezo
- D.
  
  Empieza
Correct Answer
D. Empieza

Explanation
The correct answer is "empieza" because it agrees with the subject "el concierto" which is singular and in the third person. The verb "empezar" needs to be conjugated in the present tense to match the subject, and "empieza" is the correct conjugation for the third person singular form.

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Stem Changing Verbs In Present Tense

Yo (querer) comer helado.

Tú (tener) mucha tarea.

Ella (cerrar) las ventanas porque hace viento.

¿Cuánto (costar) esta bolsa?

Ellos (mostrar) su proyecto al profesor.

Yo (poder) cocinar bien.

Nosotros (volar) en un avión a Europa.

Ellos (jugar) al baloncesto en el parque.

Tú no (decir) la verdad.

El concierto (empezar) a las seis.