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-Car , -Gar and –Zar verbs in the Preterite. Let ’ s talk spelling…. In the preterite, verbs that end in –car, -gar and –zar are spelled differently in the YO form only. The spelling changes in order to keep the pronunciation the same. Las Reglas. Only changes in the YO form.
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Let’s talk spelling… In the preterite, verbs that end in –car, -gar and –zar are spelled differently in the YO form only. The spelling changes in order to keep the pronunciation the same.
Las Reglas • Only changes in the YO form. • Uses regular preterite –ar endings: • 3. 3 types: CAR – (c qu) • GAR – (g gu) • ZAR – (z c)
CAR – (c qu) Sacar – to take out Other CAR – (c qu) verbs: Tocar- Practicar- Explicar- Buscar- To play an instrument (Yo toqué) To practice (Yo practiqué) To explain (Yo expliqué) To look for (Yo busqué)
GAR – (g gu) Llegar – to arrive Other GAR – (g gu) verbs: Jugar- Pagar- To play (Yo jugué) To pay (Yo pagué)
ZAR – (z c) Comenzar – to start/begin Other ZAR – (z c) verbs: Empezar- Almorzar- To start/begin (Yo empecé) To eat lunch (Yo almorcé)
Comparación Yo Form Tú Form Sí, saqué fotos de la iglesia. ¿Sacaste fotos de la iglesia? Yes, I took photos of the church. Did you take photos of the church? Jugué con mi primo. ¿Con quién jugaste al fútbol? I played with my cousin. With whom did you play soccer? Almorcé en mi casa. ¿Dónde almorzaste ayer? I ate lunch at my house. Where did you eat lunch yesterday?