Download Double Verb Lesson and practice

Essential question: How do I use more than
one verb in a phrase??
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So far, your sentences have been limited to one
verb per sentence.
You can use multiple verbs in succession if it is a
combined action. (going to ___, need to ___, have
to ____, want to ____)
◦ In those cases, you conjugate the first verb, which is the
one that is connected to the person or thing doing the
action and the second one is left in the infinitive form.
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The second verb stays in the infinitive form
because that is the part that says “to _____”
◦ I need TO EAT. I am going TO STUDY.
◦ The infinitive form means “to _____”
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You have already learned some these double
verb combinations
◦ Tener + que + infinitive
 To have to…
◦ Ir + a + infinitive
 Going to…
◦ Gustar + infinitive
 To like to…
◦ Interesar + infinitive
 To be interested in…
◦ Aburrir + infinitive
 To be bored of…
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Preferir + infinitive (what someone prefers to
do)
Querer + infinitive (what someone wants to
do)
Poder + infinitive (what someone can/is able
to do)
Necesitar + infinitive (what someone needs to
do)
Empezar/comenzar + a + infinitive (what
someone starts to do)
Remember to conjugate the first verb
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You can ask people their preferences, wants,
abilities with question words, too.
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¿Qué prefieres hacer?
¿Qué quieres?
¿Cuándo empiezas?
¿Qué puedes hacer?
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Do you prefer to eat or sleep?
I want to study
We can talk.
They need to watch TV.
Bob is starting to read.
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Do you prefer to eat or sleep?
◦ ¿Prefieres comer o dormir?
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I want to study
◦ Quiero estudiar.
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We can talk.
◦ Podemos hablar.
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They need to watch TV.
◦ Ellos necesitan ver televisión.
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Bob is starting to read.
◦ Bob empieza a leer.
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What did you learn?
What was important?
How does this relate to what you already
know?
What was easiest?
(all answer) What will be challenging?
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Write 10 sentences with the double-verb
combinations.
◦ Translate them
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Write 5 questions with the double-verb forms
◦ Translate them