True or False? Spanish verbs that change in the present tense that end in -ar or -er do not change in the past tense.

Answer 1

False. In Spanish, verbs that end in -ar and -er do change in the past tense. The past tense (pretérito) forms of these verbs differ from their present tense forms, and they follow specific conjugation patterns. For example:

• -ar verb (hablar):

  • Present: yo hablo
  • Past: yo hablé

• -er verb (comer):

  • Present: yo como
  • Past: yo comí

Thus, both -ar and -er verbs do change in the past tense.

Answer 2

News: bull speared to death a Spanish festival, involving animal rights activists

Answer 3

The news you mentioned seems to refer to events surrounding traditional Spanish festivals that involve bullfighting or other forms of bull-related entertainment, which often lead to protests by animal rights activists. In recent years, there has been growing opposition to these practices due to concerns about animal welfare.

In some festivals, bulls may be subjected to various forms of treatment that can be viewed as abusive. Animal rights groups typically protest against these events, advocating for the protection of animals and calling for the end of bullfighting and related activities.

If you want more specific details or context about a particular event, please provide more information or specify a particular festival or incident.