A2 · Elemental Capítulo 65

More Verb Forms

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Lo que aprenderás

Exploring different verb groups (I-IV). Understanding conjugation patterns.

Consejos y trucos (4)

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Look for the -a

If you see a verb ending in -a, it's a huge hint that it's a weak verb.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group I
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Check the stem

Always look at the infinitive minus -a.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group II
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Check the ending

Always look at the infinitive. If it ends in a vowel, it's likely Group III.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group III
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The -it Rule

If you are unsure of the supine form, try ending it in -it. Most common irregular verbs follow this rule (ätit, druckit, sovit).
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group IV

Práctica rápida (10)

Conjugate 'läsa' in present.

Jag ___ en bok.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: läser
Group II present is -er.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group II

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct perfect tense.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jag har ätit lunch.
The supine of 'äta' is 'ätit'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group IV

Conjugate 'bo' in the present.

Jag ___ i Malmö.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bor
Group III adds -r.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group III

Choose the correct past tense.

Vi ___ mjölk.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: köpte
P is voiceless, use -te.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group II

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Han läsar boken.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Han läser boken.
Group II present is -er.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group II

Fill in the preterite (past) form of the verb in parentheses.

Igår ___ (dricka) jag tre koppar kaffe.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: drack
Dricka is a Group IV verb; its past tense is 'drack'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group IV

Which is the correct past tense of 'arbeta'?

Han ___ igår.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: arbetade
Past tense for Group I is -ade.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group I

Which is the correct past tense of 'tro'?

Han ___ på mig.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: trodde
Past tense is -dde.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group III

Correct the mistake in the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Han skriva ett brev igår.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: skrev
The past tense of 'skriva' is 'skrev'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group IV

Find the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Jag har bo i Sverige.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jag har bott
Supine is needed.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group III

Score: /10

Preguntas frecuentes (6)

No! Swedish verbs are the same for all subjects.
If it ends in -a, it's a strong candidate for Group I.
No, Swedish verbs are the same for all subjects.
Group I ends in -ar, Group II ends in -er.
It depends on the group. Group III ends in a vowel and takes -r, while Group II ends in a consonant and takes -er.
No, it is a regular Group III verb.
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