Pretérito vs Imperfecto
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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The _____ talks about the habitual nature of an action.
Back
imperfect
Answer explanation
The imperfect tense is used to describe actions that are habitual or ongoing in the past, while the preterite tense indicates completed actions. Therefore, the correct answer is 'imperfect'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use the _____ to talk about simultaneous events (with mientras)
Back
imperfect
Answer explanation
Use the imperfect tense to describe simultaneous events in Spanish, especially with 'mientras'. It indicates ongoing actions in the past, making it the correct choice for this context.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use the _____ to talk about the beginning or end of a past action.
Back
preterite
Answer explanation
The preterite tense is used to indicate the beginning or end of a past action, making it the correct choice here. The imperfect tense, on the other hand, describes ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use the _____ to give background details (time, weather, age, characteristics).
Back
imperfect
Answer explanation
The imperfect tense is used to provide background details such as time, weather, age, and characteristics, while the preterite tense is used for completed actions. Therefore, the correct choice is 'imperfect'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use the _____ to express an action that is viewed as completed.
Back
preterite
Answer explanation
The preterite tense is used to express actions that are viewed as completed in the past. In contrast, the imperfect tense describes ongoing or habitual actions. Therefore, the correct choice is the preterite.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use the _____ to narrate the actions.
Back
preterite
Answer explanation
The preterite tense is used to narrate completed actions in the past, making it the correct choice for this sentence. The imperfect tense describes ongoing or habitual actions, which is not suitable here.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Use the _____ to express a series of completed actions.
Back
preterite
Answer explanation
The preterite tense is used to express a series of completed actions in the past. It indicates that these actions have a definite beginning and end, making it the correct choice for this context.
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