Preterite vs. Imperfect Practice

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Which past tense is used for single, completed actions?

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pretérito

Front

Which past tense is used for abrupt or sudden actions? Options: pretérito, imperfecto

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pretérito

Front

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

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imperfecto

Front

Which past tense is used for ongoing or in-progress actions?

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imperfecto

Front

Which past tense "sets the scene" or provides background information? Options: pretérito, imperfecto

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imperfecto

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Which past tense is used when there is a specific end or beginning? Options: pretérito, imperfecto

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pretérito

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Which past tense is used when there is NO specific end or beginning? Options: pretérito, imperfecto

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imperfecto

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Which past tense is used to express what one "used to do" or "would do" often? Options: pretérito, imperfecto

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imperfecto

Front

Which past tense is used to express a series or sequence of completed actions?

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pretérito

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In Spanish, which tense is used for: We went to the beach last summer? (preterite or imperfect)

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pretérito