Preterit vs. Imperfect

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The PRETERIT is used for repeated past events.
Back
Falso
Answer explanation
El PRETERIT se utiliza para acciones completadas en el pasado, no para eventos repetidos. Para eventos repetidos se usa el IMPERFECTO. Por lo tanto, la afirmación es FALSA.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The IMPERFECT is used for description in the past.
Back
Cierto
Answer explanation
Cierto. El imperfecto se utiliza en español para describir acciones o situaciones en el pasado, como descripciones, estados o hábitos, lo que lo hace adecuado para este uso.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The PRETERIT is used for describing feelings in the past.
Back
Falso
Answer explanation
El PRETERIT no se utiliza para describir sentimientos en el pasado; esa función corresponde al IMPERFECTO. Por lo tanto, la afirmación es FALSA.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
I used to dance.
Back
bailaba
Answer explanation
The phrase 'I used to dance' indicates a habitual action in the past, which is best expressed in Spanish with 'bailaba' (imperfect tense). 'Bailé' (preterite) refers to a completed action, making 'bailaba' the correct choice.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
We went (this morning)
Back
Fuimos
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Fuimos' because it is the preterite form of 'ir' (to go) used for completed actions in the past, which fits the context of 'this morning'. 'Íbamos' is the imperfect form, indicating ongoing actions.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
They used to talk.
Back
Hablaban
Answer explanation
The phrase 'They used to talk' indicates a habitual action in the past, which is expressed in Spanish with the imperfect tense. 'Hablaban' is the correct form for 'they talked' in the imperfect, while 'hablaron' is the preterite form.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
You won (last night)
Back
Ganaste
Answer explanation
The correct answer is 'Ganaste' because it is the second person singular preterite form of 'ganar' (to win) in Spanish, which matches the context of winning last night.
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