Los verbos –CAR, -GAR, -ZAR

–CAR, -GAR, -ZAR Regular verbs that end in –car, -gar, -zar have a spelling change in the YO form of the preterite so that the sound of the verb stem remains the same.

–CAR, -GAR, -ZAR Think about it: Try taking the verb “sacar” and adding just an é to the root: You get “sacé” which in Spanish would be pronounced “sah-say.” Not quite the right sound if the verb you start with is saCAR. If you care. If not, just memorize the changes.

–CAR, -GAR, -ZAR Sacar C becomes “Q” Add a “u” and the preterite é ending Saqué (I took) Pagar G remains “G” Pagué (I paid) empezar Z becomes “C” Just add the preterite é ending Empecé (I started)

1. I paid 235 dollars for boots. = ____________________________________ 2. How much did you pay for boots? ___________________________________ 3. I played soccer last year. 4. Did I play the piano at the party?

1. I arrived to school a little late. ______________________________________ 2. You arrived early. 3. They played baseball last week. 4. I took out the trash.