Gramática.Stem-changing+verbs

= Stem-Changing Verbs =

Remember that if you pronounce the verb form correctly, you will write it correctly. It is always important to pay attention to the pronunciation.

Review the verb **tener,** which you learned in Chapter 2. It follows this same pattern except for the **yo** form **tengo.** require **a** before an infinitive. =Empiezan a jugar.= =Comienzan a jugar=
 * Empezar** and **comenzar** (//to begin//)




 * You’re at a school sporting event. A friend calls you on your cell phone and asks about how things are going for the team. Try to use the following verbs. ||


 * **empezar** || **pensar** || **perder** || **querer** || **preferir** ||