Preterit vs Imperfect

Front

When you are describing something in the past, which tense do you use?

Back

Imperfect

Front

To talk about past actions that are complete, which tense do you use?

Back

Preterite

Front

When you are listing a sequence of events in the past, which tense(s) do you use? (Ex: I went to Spanish class, I sat in my chair, and I spoke in Spanish.)

Back

Preterite

Front

Nosotros siempre _____ a la playa. (ir)

Back

íbamos

Front

Cuando era niño, yo _____ mucha pizza. (comer)

Back

comía

Front

Ayer ella ____ a la escuela. (ir)

Back

fue

Front

The____is used for actions in the past that are seen as completed.

Back

preterite

Front

The_____is used for actions in the past that are ongoing.

Back

imperfect

Front

Mi abuela ____________ (estar) en su casa mientras yo también estudiaba en la escuela.

Back

estaba

Front

Juan __________ (hacer) su proyecto en la clase de inglés la semana pasada.

Back

hizo, Hizo