Rules for Radical Changes in Present Tense

Question 1

In cases such as: Quebrar and Nevar what is the change?

Answer 1

Change the “e” to an “ie” in all conjugation except “we”

Question 2

In cases such as: Mover and Dormir what is the change?

Answer 2

Change the “o” to “ue” in all but the “we” conjugations

Question 3

In cases such as: Gemir and Pedir

Answer 3

Change the “e” to “I” in all but the “we” conjugations

Question 4

When a verb ends in -ger or -gir…?

Answer 4

Change the “g” to a “j” ONLY in the 1ST person singular

Question 5

When a verb ends in -guir…?

Answer 5

Change “gu” to “g” in ONLY the 1ST person singular

Question 6

When a verb ends in -uir…?

Answer 6

Add a “y” to the ending in all but the “we” conjugations

Question 7

In cases such as Hacer and Traer:

Answer 7

The 1st person singular ends in “go”

Question 8

When a verb ends in -ecer, -ocer, or -ucir:

Answer 8

Change “c” to “zc” in the 1st person singular

Question 9

When a verb ends in -cer to -cir:

Answer 9

Change “c” to “z” in the first person singular