Question

Explain how to conjugate pedir and servir in the present tense. Write your answer in English.

Answer 1

To conjugate the verb "pedir" in the present tense, follow these steps:

1. Identify the stem of the verb. In this case, the stem is "ped-".
2. Remove the "-ir" ending from the stem.
3. Add the appropriate endings for each pronoun:

- Yo (I): pedir
- Tú (You): pides
- Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You formal): pide
- Nosotros/Nosotras (We): pedimos
- Vosotros/Vosotras (You all): pedís
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all): piden

To conjugate the verb "servir" in the present tense, follow these steps:

1. Identify the stem of the verb. In this case, the stem is "serv-".
2. Remove the "-ir" ending from the stem.
3. Add the appropriate endings for each pronoun:

- Yo (I): sirvo
- Tú (You): sirves
- Él/Ella/Usted (He/She/You formal): sirve
- Nosotros/Nosotras (We): servimos
- Vosotros/Vosotras (You all): servís
- Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes (They/You all): sirven