21. A) conjugate the verb preferir
We can conjugate this verb according to tenses in Spanish. So in this problem, we'll give conjugations in the present and in the past. So:
Simple present: The simple present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. So conjugations of the verb preferir using subject pronouns are the following:
Yo prefieroTú prefieresÉl/ella prefiereNosotros preferimosUstedes prefierenEllos/ellas prefieren
Preterite tense: The preterite tense is used to describe actions that took place or were completed at a certain point in the past So conjugations of the verb preferir using subject pronouns are the following:
Yo preferíTú preferisteÉl/ella prefirióNosotros preferimosUstedes prefirieronEllos/ellas prefirieron
B) what takes place in the conjugation that makes this verb a stem-changing verb?
What makes this verb a stem-changing verb is that this is an irregular verb. So, you need to learn by heart conjugations of this type of verbs in Spanish because there is no any rule for this type of verbs that you may follow. This is what makes this language to be difficult, the vast conjugation of verbs.
22.A) Conjugate the verb ser.
As in the previous exercise, we'll conjugate the verb ser in the present and in the past. So:
Simple present: Conjugations of the verb ser using subject pronouns are the following:
Yo soyTú eresÉl/ella esNosotros somosUstedes sonEllos/ellas son
Preterite tense: Conjugations of the verb ser using subject pronouns are the following:
Yo fuiTú fuisteÉl/ella fueNosotros fuimosUstedes fueronEllos/ellas fueron
B)Describe two circumstances in which you would use the verb ser, write your answer in english
We use the verb ser to talk about permanent or lasting attributes. In this way, this verb stands for descriptions, occupations, characteristics, time, origin and relationships. So, two circumstances in which I'd use this verb are:
Talking about my occupation. Basically, it's what someone does for a living or as a hobby:
Yo soy Ingeniero Electricista (I'm an Electrical Engineer)
To introduce my girlfriend. We can use this verb to talk about relationship, personal relationships, such as family ties, friendship, and romantic relationships:
Ella es mi novia (She's my girlfriend)
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A barbecue is a meal or gathering at which meat, fish, or other food is cooked and eaten outside on a rack over an open fire or on a portable grill. So the important thing of making a barbecue in USA is that we cook meat outdoors over a fire. On the other hand, an asado that translates into roast is a cut of meat that has been roasted or that is intended for roasting. This can be made indoors or outdoors.
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This sentence must be answered in Spanish, so:
En países hispanohablantes es común realizar maratones donde personas corren una cierta cantidad de kilómetros. Los participantes previamente se inscriben para participar. Existen carretas de 4k, 5k, 10k, entre otros. Es usual que todos los participantes corran con la misma franela que es dotada por los organizadores del evento. Me encantaría participar porque es divertido y conoces mucha gente, además que es bueno para la salud.El turismo es otra de las actividades que se realizan en estos países. Existen una gran variedad de excursiones llevadas a cabo por grupos de viajeros que visitan distintos lugares. En este sentido, me encantaría visitar el pozo azul ubicado en Cojedes, Venezuela. Es un sitio bastante hermoso para disfrutarlo en familia.25.
Para mantener la salud, primero que nada yo corro todas las mañanas. Cada día voy al parque y corro al rededor de una hora. Tomo merengadas para ingerir proteínas. Además, como saludable evitando comer alimentos chatarras y con elevado nivel de grasas. Eso me ha permitido tener una salud inquebrantable durante muchos años.
