To form the conjugations, use the appropriate form of avoir, which is an auxiliary, or "helping" verb. For example, "I rose" is "j'ai augmenté" and "we increased" is "nous avons augmenté." Notice how avoir has been conjugated to match the subject, but the same past participle is used in both phrases.
What are the 5 steps to conjugate a verb?
Terms in this set (5)
- write out pronoun chart.
- write and define infinitive.
- find stem of verb and drop the ending.
- put stem of verb beside each pronoun.
- add appropriate verb endings.
What are the steps to conjugation?
1 Answer
- separate the ar/er/ir ending from the verb infinitive leaving the verb stem.
- make any necessary stem changes if the verb is stem changing or irregular.
- add the appropriate verb ending to the stem according to the person of the subject of the verb. ( assuming present tense, indicative mood)
