Preterite vs Imperfect

The action being interrupted is...

• preterite

• imperfect

We use preterite to talk about past events...

• that have a definite ending

• that are ongoing

The interrupting action is...

• preterite

• imperfect

"We were telling a story"- preterite or imperfect?

• preterite

• imperfect

"Daniela brought the gift"- preterite or imperfect?

• preterite

• imperfect

We use imperfect to talk about past events...

• that have a definite ending

• that are ongoing

Pablo hacía el almuerzo cuando su esposa le _____________ (traer) Chipotle.

• trae

• traía

• trajaba

• trajo

Los estudiantes ______________ (pelear) en la clase cuando la maestra les gritó.

• pelearon

• pelean

• peleían

• peleaban

Which are preterite endings? (Select all that apply)

• o, as, a, amos, an

• é, aste, ó, amos, aron

• o, es, e, emos, en

• aba, abas, ábamos, aban

• í, iste, ió, imos, ieron

Which are imperfect endings? (Select all that apply)

• o, es, e, imos, en

• aba, abas, aba, ábamos, aban

• ía, ías, ía, íamos, ían

• o, as, a, amos, an

• í, iste, ió, imos, ieron