02 Pedir, Servir and Traer in the Preterite

The video tutorial covers the use of three Spanish verbs: Pedir, Servir, and Traer. It explains their conjugation in both present and preterite tenses, highlighting stem changes and irregular forms. The tutorial uses examples and mnemonic devices to aid learning, focusing on the concept of 'shoe' and 'slipper' verbs for stem-changing patterns.

What is the stem change for the verb 'Pedir' in the present tense?

• O to UE

• E to IE

• E to I

• U to UE

In the preterite tense, which form of 'Pedir' undergoes a stem change?

• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes

• Vosotros

• Yo

• Nosotros

How does the verb 'Servir' change in the present tense?

• U to UE

• E to I

• O to UE

• E to IE

What is unique about the 'yo' form of 'Traer' in the present tense?

• It ends with -zco

• It ends with -o

• It ends with -jo

• It ends with -go

In the preterite tense, why is the 'i' not used after 'j' in the 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' form of 'Traer'?

• It is a regional variation

• The 'i' gets lost in the sound

• The 'i' is silent

• It is a spelling error