-ER verbs

-ER verbs

Using -er verbs

Conjugating -er verbs is quite straightforward. Like -ar verbs, there is a simple pattern. Once the pattern is committed to memory, you will be able to easily use and recognize the different forms.

The following table shows the general pattern for conjugating -ER verbs, using the example of comer.

		com er
Yo	como		nosotros	comemos
Tú	comes		vosotros	coméis
él, ella, Usted	come		ellos, ellas, Ustedes	comen

This pattern can be used for any regular -ER verb. Here are some common verbs that you should remember and practice conjugating.

	comer, to eat (more info on this)
	beber, to drink (more info on this)
	comprender, to understand
	temer, to fear

Exercises

1. On a piece of paper, conjugate each of the four verbs mentioned above for the following forms - yo, tú, él/ella/Ud, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/Uds. [answers]

Hint - follow the pattern for comer

2. Examine the following sentences, and try to see which action is performed, and by whom. [answers]

Hint - Personal pronouns have been omitted. You will need to
look at the endings of conjugated verbs

	Bebo café en la manaña
	¿Temes exámenes?
	Comen comida mexicana
	Comprendemos español next

-ER verbs

Using -er verbs

com er

Exercises