Preterite v. Imperfect

When talking about how someone felt, use_________

• The Preterite

• The Imperfect

When talking about something that you and your friends always used to do, use the _________

• Imperfect

• Preterite

When saying (in Spanish) that I went to my friend's house yesterday, use the ____________.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Which past tense is used for single, completed actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used for abrupt or sudden actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used for ongoing or in-progress actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

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

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used when there is a specific end or beginning?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used when there is NO specific end or beginning?

• pretérito

• imperfecto