E-ie Stem-changing Verbs Practice

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E-ie Stem-changing Verbs Practice - Quiz

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1.

Yo ________________ mucha tarea. (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "tengo" because it is the first-person singular form of the verb "tener" (to have) in the present tense. The sentence is saying "I have a lot of homework," so the verb needs to agree with the subject "yo" (I).

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2.

Tú no ______________amigos. (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "tienes" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "tener" in the second person singular form (informal "you"). The sentence is asking "You don't have any friends."

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3.

¿Qué____________ Usted en la mochila? (tener)

Explanation
La respuesta correcta es "tiene". En la pregunta se utiliza el verbo "tener" conjugado en la segunda persona del singular "tú" (usted). Por lo tanto, la respuesta adecuada es la conjugación correspondiente del verbo, que en este caso es "tiene".

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4.

¿ ________________ nosotros una prueba mañana? (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "Tenemos" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "tener" in the present tense, which agrees with the subject "nosotros".

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5.

Todos los estudiantes __________________ libros. (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "tienen" because it matches the subject "todos los estudiantes" which is plural. In Spanish, the verb "tener" (to have) needs to agree with the subject in number, so it should be conjugated in the third person plural form "tienen".

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6.

¿Cuántos años __________________ Señora Carmen? (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "tiene" which means "does she have" in English. In the question, it is asking about the age of Señora Carmen, so the verb "tener" (to have) is used to inquire about possession or age. Therefore, the correct conjugation of "tener" for the third person singular form is "tiene".

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7.

Vosotros __________________ que estudiar mucho. (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "teneis". In Spanish, the verb "tener" means "to have". When conjugated in the present tense for the pronoun "vosotros" (meaning "you all" in informal), the correct conjugation is "teneis". This indicates that "you all" have to study a lot.

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8.

Yo __________________ que trabajar hoy. (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "tengo" because the sentence is in the first person singular form, which corresponds to "yo" (I). In Spanish, the verb "tener" (to have) is conjugated as "tengo" in the present tense for the subject "yo". Therefore, the sentence translates to "I have to work today."

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9.

Mario y Lucas no _______________ hambre. (tener)

Explanation
The correct answer is "tienen" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "tener" in the third person plural (ellos/ustedes). In this sentence, it is indicating that Mario and Lucas do have hunger.

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10.

¿ Por qué yo _______________que cuidar el pez? (tener)

Explanation
La respuesta correcta es "tengo" porque la pregunta está formulada en primera persona singular ("yo") y el verbo "tener" debe ser conjugado en la misma forma. Además, el verbo "tener" se utiliza para expresar posesión o propiedad, por lo que es apropiado en este contexto donde se habla de cuidar un pez.

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11.

Yo _______________ un gato. (querer)

Explanation
In this sentence, the verb "querer" is conjugated in the first person singular form, which is "quiero". This form is used when the subject of the sentence is "yo" (I) and indicates that the speaker wants or desires something.

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12.

Nosotros no ______________ escribir. (querer)

Explanation
The correct answer is "queremos" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "querer" in the first person plural form, which means "we want" or "we desire."

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13.

¿Qué ______________ (tú) comer? (querer)

Explanation
The correct answer is "quieres" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "querer" (to want) in the second person singular (tú). In this question, the speaker is asking what you want to eat.

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14.

¿ ______________ ustedes jugar deportes? (querer)

Explanation
The correct answer is "quieren" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "querer" (to want) in the present tense for the pronoun "ustedes" (you all).

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15.

Yo _____________ andar en bicicleta. (pensar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "pienso" because the verb "pensar" is conjugated in the first person singular form to match the subject "yo" (I). Therefore, "pienso" is the correct conjugation of the verb for the sentence "Yo pienso andar en bicicleta" which translates to "I think to ride a bicycle."

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16.

Mi familia y yo no _____________ ir al concierto. (pensar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "pensamos." In this sentence, "pensar" is the infinitive form of the verb, which means "to think." To match the subject "Mi familia y yo" (My family and I), we need to use the first-person plural form of the verb, which is "pensamos." This form indicates that "we" (Mi familia y yo) are the ones thinking or considering not going to the concert.

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17.

¿Qué _____________ el doctor? (pensar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "piensa" because the question is asking "What does the doctor think?" and "piensa" is the conjugated form of the verb "pensar" (to think) in the third person singular form.

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18.

La maestra______________la lección. (empezar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "empieza". In Spanish, the verb "empezar" means "to start" or "to begin". In this sentence, the subject is "la maestra" (the teacher) and the verb should agree with the subject in the third person singular form. Therefore, the correct conjugation of "empezar" for "la maestra" is "empieza".

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19.

Mi esposo y mis hijos ______________un pájaro. (querer)

Explanation
In this sentence, the subject "mi esposo y mis hijos" is plural, so the verb "querer" needs to agree with it in number. "Quieren" is the correct conjugation of "querer" for the subject "mi esposo y mis hijos" in the present tense.

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20.

Yo ______________ de Argentina. (venir)

Explanation
The given sentence is in Spanish and it translates to "I come from Argentina." The verb "venir" means "to come" in Spanish. In this sentence, the first person singular form of the verb "venir" is used, which is "vengo." Therefore, the correct answer is "vengo."

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21.

¿De dónde _____________ (tú)? (venir)

Explanation
The correct answer is "vienes" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "venir" in the second person singular. The question is asking "Where do you come from?" and the verb "venir" means "to come". Therefore, the correct answer is "vienes" which means "you come".

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22.

Él no puede _____________. (venir)

Explanation
The sentence is asking for the negative form of the verb "venir" (to come) in the third person singular. The correct negative form is "no puede venir" which means "he/she cannot come".

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23.

Mis hermanos no _____________ nada. (entender)

Explanation
The correct answer is "entienden." In Spanish, the verb "entender" means "to understand." The subject of the sentence is "mis hermanos," which is plural, so the correct conjugation of the verb in the present tense is "entienden." This means "My siblings understand nothing."

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24.

¿Por qué no _____________ vosotros la tarea?. (empezar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "empezais" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "empezar" in the present tense for the pronoun "vosotros".

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25.

Ustedes no tienen que _____________ los libros. (cerrar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "cerrar" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "cerrar" in the present tense for the subject "ustedes". This means "You all do not have to close the books" in English.

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26.

Yo _____________ la tarea. (entender)

Explanation
The correct answer is "entiendo" because it is the conjugated form of the verb "entender" in the first person singular. In this sentence, the subject "Yo" (I) is performing the action of understanding the task.

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27.

Yo no puedo _____________ la ventana. (cerrar)

Explanation
The correct answer is "cerrar" because it is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence. In this sentence, "Yo no puedo cerrar la ventana" means "I cannot close the window" in English.

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