Spanish Stem-Changing Verb Practice

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🗣️ Partner Practice: Stem-Changing Verbs (e → ie)

Instructions: Work with a partner to complete these scenarios. Use the stem-changing verbs: cerrar (to close), querer (to want), preferir (to prefer), and pensar (to think/plan).

Scenario 1: Planning Weekend Activities

You and your friend are making plans for Saturday. Take turns asking and answering these questions using the correct verb forms:

• ¿Qué _____________ hacer el sábado? (querer - tú)

• ¿_____________ ir al cine o al parque? (preferir - tú)

• ¿_____________ que va a llover? (pensar - tú)

• ¿A qué hora _____________ los centros comerciales? (cerrar)

Scenario 2: At a Restaurant

You're at a Mexican restaurant with your family. Complete the conversation with your partner:

• Mesero: "¿Qué _____________ ordenar?" (querer - ustedes)

• Tú: "Yo _____________ tacos, pero mi hermana _____________ enchiladas." (querer/preferir)

• Hermana: "¿_____________ que tienen agua fresca?" (pensar - tú)

• Mesero: "Sí, y _____________ a las 10:00 PM." (cerrar - nosotros)

Scenario 3: School Day Conversations

It's the end of the school day. Create a dialogue using ALL four verbs. Write at least 6 lines of conversation:

Ideas to include:

• What you want to do after school

• What you prefer to study

• What you think about tomorrow's test

• What time the library closes

Spanish Stem-Changing Verb Practice

Spanish Stem-Changing Verb Practice

🗣️ Partner Practice: Stem-Changing Verbs (e → ie)

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