Question

lets write: preterite tense spelling changes
write the correct preterite form of the verb in parentheses to complete the phrase.

1. ustedes ____ á (oir)
2. él ____ (decir)
3. yo ____ (entregar)
4. ellos ____ (leer)

Explanation:

1. For "ustedes" (plural formal you) and the verb oir (to hear), the preterite tense requires a spelling change: the stem changes to oy- before the plural ending -eron.
2. For "él" (he) and the verb decir (to say/tell), the irregular preterite form for third-person singular is dijo.
3. For "yo" (I) and the regular -ar verb entregar (to deliver), the preterite ending for first-person singular is -é, so we add it to the stem entreg-.
4. For "ellos" (they) and the verb leer (to read), the preterite tense has a spelling change: the stem changes to ley- before the plural ending -eron.

Answer:

1. oyeron
2. dijo
3. entregué
4. leyeron