1. Of the following verbs, which is a stem-changing verb?
A.) merendar
B.) beber
C.) estudiar
D.) sacar
2. We call these verbs stem-changing because
A.) they have stems, leaves and petals.
B.) they have a spelling change in the first part of the verb in all forms.
C.) they have a spelling change in the first part of the verb in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
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1) a 2)c
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To determine which verb is a stem-changing verb, you need to understand what stem-changing verbs are. Stem-changing verbs, also known as boot or shoe verbs, undergo a vowel change in the stem or root of the verb in certain conjugated forms.
In the given options:
A.) merendar - This verb means "to have a snack" and it is a stem-changing verb. The stem changes from 'e' to 'ie' in the second vowel of the stem in some conjugated forms like meriendo (I am having a snack).
B.) beber - This verb means "to drink" and it is not a stem-changing verb. The stem remains the same throughout all the conjugated forms.
C.) estudiar - This verb means "to study" and it is not a stem-changing verb. The stem remains the same throughout all the conjugated forms.
D.) sacar - This verb means "to take out" or "to get" and it is not a stem-changing verb. The stem remains the same throughout all the conjugated forms.
Therefore, the correct answer is A.) merendar.
Now, moving on to the second question:
B.) they have a spelling change in the first part of the verb in all forms.
This is the correct answer. Stem-changing verbs have a spelling change in the first part of the verb in all forms, which is why they are called stem-changing verbs. The vowel change occurs in the stem or root part of the verb, not in the ending parts like nosotros or vosotros forms.
I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!