Preterito v. Imperfecto

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

• preterite
• imperfect

The___implies that the past action had a definite beginning and definite end.

• imperfect
• preterite

The_____is used for actions in the past that are not seen as completed 

• imperfect
• preterite

Use of the____implies that the past action did not have a definite beginning or a definite end. 

• preterite
• imperfect

What tense do these endings belong to?
-é -aste -ó -amos -aron

• preterite
• imperfect

What tense do these ending belong to?
-aba -abas -aba -ábamos -aban

• preterite
• imperfect

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense "sets the scene" or provides background information?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Age

• preterite

• imperfect

ongoing past action

• preterite

• imperfect