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*After school, my sister ______ videogames but…*
In this context, *jugar* makes the most sense. “my sister **plays** videogames…”
Note that “jugar” has an **u – ue** stem change in this form.
*After school, my sister plays video games but I _____ my homework at 3.*
In this context, *empezar* makes the most sense. “I **start** my homework at 3.”
Note that “empezar” has an **e – ie** stem change in this form.
*My sister and I _____ dinner every day.*
In this context, *servir* makes the most sense. “My sister and I **serve** dinner…”
*My parents _____ to have dinner early.*
In this context, *preferir* fits best. “My parents **prefer** to have dinner..”
Don’t forget that “preferir” has an **e – ie** stem change in this form.
*My father always _____ to read a book after dinner…*
In this context, *querer* makes the most sense. “My father always **wants** to read a book…”
Note that “querer” has an **e – ie** stem change in this form.
*… but my mother _____ listening to music.*
In this context, *preferir* fits best. “my mother **prefers** listening to music”
Don’t forget that “preferir” has an **e – ie** stem change in this form.
*My father always ______ before 9 p.m.*
In this context, *acostarse* makes the most sense. “My father always **goes to bed** before 9 p.m.”
Note that “acostarse” has an **o – ue** stem change in this form.