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Master the Preterite Conjugation: Comer, Beber & More

Ready to practice beber conjugation preterite and preterite of montar? Dive in!

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Use this quiz to practice the preterite conjugation of comer and regular verbs like beber and montar. Answer quick questions with instant feedback and spot weak areas before a test or homework. If you want a warm-up or review, try extra practice with the preterite .

How do you say "I ate" using the preterite of comer?
comí
comiste
comían
comió
The preterite form for the first person singular of comer is "comí", indicating a completed action in the past. "Comió" is third person singular, "comiste" is second person singular, and "comían" is the imperfect tense. See for more details.
Which form is the correct preterite for "he ate"?
comió
comimos
comí
comieron
"Comió" is the third person singular preterite of comer, meaning "he/she ate". "Comimos" is first person plural, "comí" is first person singular, and "comieron" is third person plural. More examples at .
Choose the correct preterite form of comer for "we ate".
comisteis
comías
comimos
comieron
For first person plural in the preterite, comer becomes "comimos". "Comisteis" is second person plural (vosotros) and "comieron" is third person plural. The form "comías" is imperfect. For more conjugations, see .
What is the preterite form of comer for "they ate"?
comiste
comieron
comimos
comí
"Comieron" is the third person plural preterite form of comer, meaning "they ate." Other options correspond to different persons. Detailed tables are available at .
How do you say "you (tú) ate" in the preterite of comer?
comió
comíamos
comiste
comisteis
"Comiste" is the second person singular preterite of comer for tú. "Comisteis" is for vosotros, and "comió" is third person singular. For practice, review examples at .
What is the preterite form of beber for "I drank"?
bebí
bebíamos
bebió
bebiste
"Bebí" is the first person singular preterite of beber. "Bebió" is third person singular, and "bebiste" is second person singular. The imperfect form is "bebía." More at .
Choose the correct preterite for "she drank" (beber).
bebieron
bebimos
bebió
bebiste
The third person singular preterite of beber is "bebió." It shows a completed action in the past. For extra practice, see .
What is the preterite form of montar for "they mounted/rode"?
montisteis
montábamos
montaron
montó
For third person plural in the preterite, montar becomes "montaron." Other forms correspond to different persons or tenses. Learn more at .
Which is the correct preterite for "you all (vosotros) drank"?
bebimos
bebisteis
bebieron
bebías
"Bebisteis" is the second person plural preterite form used in Spain for vosotros. The others are either different persons or tenses. See .
Fill in the blank: "Ayer tú ____ una hamburguesa."
comerás
comisteis
comiste
comías
The context "ayer" (yesterday) calls for the preterite. "Comiste" is the second person singular preterite of comer. "Comías" is imperfect, and "comerás" is future. More info at .
Which of the following is NOT a correct preterite form of comer?
comieron
comé
comimos
comiste
Spanish preterite endings for -er verbs do not include an accented first person singular like "comé"; the correct form is "comí." The other options are valid preterite forms. Reference: .
In the sentence "Nosotros montamos a caballo el domingo", what is the tense and person of "montamos"?
Preterite first person plural
Preterite third person plural
Imperfect first person plural
Present first person plural
Contextual time markers like "el domingo" signal the preterite, and "montamos" here corresponds to nosotros (we). Although the spelling is identical to the present, the past context makes it preterite. More at .
Select the correct preterite form for "Vosotros ____ todo el vino."
bebieron
bebías
bebimos
bebisteis
For vosotros in the preterite, beber takes the ending -isteis, giving "bebisteis." The other forms are different persons or tenses. See detailed chart at .
Choose the sentence that uses "montar" in the preterite to indicate a completed action.
Montamos en bici ayer.
Montan en bici los domingos.
Montábamos en bici cada día.
Montaremos en bici mañana.
"Montamos en bici ayer." uses "montamos" in the preterite, and the adverb "ayer" marks a completed past event. The other sentences are imperfect, present, and future. Learn more at .
Which sentence correctly uses the reflexive preterite form of montar to mean "we rode"?
Nos montamos a caballo ayer.
Nos montábamos a caballo ayer.
Montamos a caballo ayer.
Se montaron a caballo ayer.
The pronominal form "montarse" is used when mounting or riding an animal or vehicle. "Nos montamos a caballo ayer." correctly shows first person plural reflexive in the preterite. "Montamos" without the pronoun can be ambiguous with the present tense. More at .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Master Preterite Endings for Regular -er Verbs -

    Recognize and memorize the standard preterite endings that apply to comer and other regular -er verbs for all Spanish pronouns.

  2. Apply the Conjugation of Comer in Preterite -

    Conjugate comer across yo, tú, él/ella, nosotros and ellos forms confidently using correct preterite endings.

  3. Compare Beber Conjugation Preterite -

    Contrast the preterite conjugation of comer with beber to identify common patterns among regular -er verbs.

  4. Conjugate the Preterite of Montar and Other -ar Verbs -

    Use the preterite of montar as a model to form accurate past-tense conjugations for additional regular -ar verbs.

  5. Reinforce Regular Preterite Conjugation Skills -

    Solidify your grasp of regular preterite conjugation through interactive quiz questions, instant feedback, and targeted practice.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Standard -ER/-IR Preterite Endings -

    The conjugation of comer in preterite follows the classic endings: comí, comiste, comió, comimos, comisteis, comieron, as detailed by the University of Texas Spanish Program. Understanding this template allows you to apply the same pattern to other regular preterite conjugation like beber conjugation preterite. Drill by conjugating verbs alphabetically to cement the pattern.

  2. Unchanged Stem: "com-" -

    In the preterite of comer, the stem com- remains constant, so all changes happen in the endings. This consistency mirrors the preterite of montar (mont- stays the same) and reinforces stem+ending parsing (source: Real Academia Española). A handy memory trick is "the root on the plate stays, the endings carve the change."

  3. Accent Placement on Yo and Él Forms -

    Both comer and beber conjugation preterite require accents on the yo and él/ella forms - comí, comió and bebí, bebió - to signal the stressed vowel (MIT Global Languages Department). Noting these diacritics early prevents mispronunciation and spelling errors. A quick check is to ask "did I stress the first vowel?" for each verb.

  4. Comparing -AR vs -ER Preterite: Montar vs Comer -

    Looking at montar (monté, montaste, montó…) versus comer highlights that -ar verbs use -é/aste/ó endings, while -er verbs use -í/iste/ió (source: University of California Spanish Grammar Guide). Spotting these differences speeds up conjugation across verb families. Try swapping endings in practice drills to see the contrast.

  5. Mnemonic for Regular Preterite Conjugation -

    Lock in the sequence - í, -iste, -ió, -imos, -isteis, -ieron - by chanting the acronym "IS IIO IMOS ISTEIS IERON" as a rhythmic phrase (Real Academia Española learning resources). Repeating "I see I owe, we sow, you stay, they roam" makes the pattern catchy. Apply it to 5 new verbs daily to build muscle memory.

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