Question

1. what stem-change occurs in the verb entender?

e to i
e to ie
e to ue
e to a

Explanation:

Identify the verb and its conjugation pattern

The question asks for the stem-change that occurs in the Spanish verb entender (to understand). This involves Spanish Grammar and Verb Conjugation.

Analyze the stem of the verb

The infinitive is entender. The ending is -er, and the stem is entend-.

Conjugate the verb in the present tense

In the present indicative, the conjugation of entender is:

• Yo entiendo
• Tú entiendes
• Él/Ella/Usted entiende
• Nosotros entendemos (no change)
• Vosotros entendéis (no change)
• Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes entienden

Determine the stem-change type

The letter e in the stem entend- changes to ie in the stressed syllables. Therefore, the stem-change is e to ie.

Answer:

• e to i
• e to ie (Correct answer)
• e to ue
• e to a