Question

present progressive: irregular forms
decir –\tservir -\tcreer -
pedir –\tvestir -\tleer -
repetir –\tdormir -\ttraer -
seguir –
*** remember that the present progressive is usually used with one form
write the following in spanish:

1. the teacher is repeating the rules.
2. juan is asking for help.
3. i am reading a book.
4. sara is bringing food to the table.
5. my mom is sleeping.

Explanation:

1. The teacher is repeating the rules.

To form the present progressive in Spanish, we use the present tense of the verb "estar" (to be) followed by the present participle. For "repetir", the present participle is "repitiendo" (since it's a stem - changing verb: the "e" in the stem changes to "i" in the present participle). The subject "the teacher" is "el profesor" (masculine) or "la profesora" (feminine). Let's use "el profesor" here. The present tense of "estar" for "el profesor" is "está". So we combine them: "El profesor está repitiendo las reglas."

The verb "pedir" (to ask for) has a present participle "pidiendo" (stem - changing: "e" to "i"). The subject is "Juan", and the present tense of "estar" for "Juan" (third - person singular) is "está". "For help" is "por ayuda". So we get "Juan está pidiendo por ayuda."

The verb "leer" (to read) has a present participle "leyendo". The subject "I" in Spanish is "yo", and the present tense of "estar" for "yo" is "estoy". "A book" is "un libro". So we form "Yo estoy leyendo un libro."

Answer:

El profesor está repitiendo las reglas.

2. Juan is asking for help.