A2 · Élémentaire Chapitre 65

More Verb Forms

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

Conseils et astuces (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

Pratique rapide (10)

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 'tro'?

Han ___ på mig.

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

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group III

Fix the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Jag har arbetade.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jag har arbetat
Perfect tense uses the supine -at.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group I

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

Is 'läsa' a Group I verb?

Ja eller Nej?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nej
Läsa is Group II.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group I

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

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

Conjugate 'tala' in the present.

Jag ___ svenska.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: talar
Present tense for Group I is -ar.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verb Group I

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

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

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Questions fréquentes (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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