Question

1. when two verbs are used together as a compound verb, _____

the first verb is left in the infinitive and the second verb is conjugated.
both verbs are left in the infinitive.
both verbs are conjugated.
the first verb is conjugated and the second verb is left in the infinitive.

Explanation:

Analyze the grammatical rule for double verbs

In Spanish Grammar, when two verbs are used together consecutively to form a single verbal expression (often called a double verb construction or compound verb phrase), they follow a specific pattern of Verb Conjugation.

Determine the conjugation pattern

For these constructions (such as querer + infinitive, poder + infinitive, or tener que + infinitive), the first verb is conjugated to match the subject and tense, while the second verb remains in its base, unchanged form (the infinitive).

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "the first verb is left in the infinitive and the second verb is conjugated." (Incorrect)
• Option 2: "both verbs are left in the infinitive." (Incorrect)
• Option 3: "both verbs are conjugated." (Incorrect)
• Option 4: "the first verb is conjugated and the second verb is left in the infinitive." (Correct)

Answer:

• the first verb is left in the infinitive and the second verb is conjugated.
• both verbs are left in the infinitive.
• both verbs are conjugated.
• the first verb is conjugated and the second verb is left in the infinitive. (Correct answer)