Elegir describes selecting one option from alternatives.
The idea
The present includes elijo, eliges, elige, elegimos and eligen.
Examples
- Elijo una fruta.I choose a piece of fruit.
- ¿Eliges el libro azul?Do you choose the blue book?
- Ana elige la mesa.Ana chooses the table.
- Elegimos un lugar tranquilo.We choose a quiet place.
- Ellos eligen la música.They choose the music.
- Quiero elegir otra opción.I want to choose another option.
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The yo form uses j in elijo; nosotros keeps e in elegimos.
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Choose the present form for I: Yo ___ una fruta. (elijo / eligen)
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elijo
Elijo is the present form for yo, with j.
Choose the form for we: Nosotros ___ un lugar. (elegimos / eligimos)
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elegimos
Elegimos is the nosotros form without the e-to-i change.
Choose the form for they: Ellos ___ la música. (eligen / elegen)
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eligen
Eligen is the present form for ellos.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for I: Yo ___ una fruta. (elijo / eligen)
Choose the form for we: Nosotros ___ un lugar. (elegimos / eligimos)
Choose the form for they: Ellos ___ la música. (eligen / elegen)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe what you choose from two options and what your group chooses.