Preterite vs. Imperfect

As a kid, she used to play on the swings at recess.

• preterite

• imperfect

Yesterday I ran two miles.

• preterite

• imperfect

De niño, ellos _____ con carritos.

• jugaban

• jugaron

La semana pasada, nosotros _____ al centro comercial.

• fuimos

• íbamos

You were walking your dog when ________.

What is needed?

• the preterite

• the imperfect

The phone rang while ________.

What is needed?

• the preterite

• the imperfect

Yo iba al parque cuando yo _____ un mensaje. (recibir)

• recibí

• recibía

Ella habló con su amiga mientras _____ la cena. (comer)

• comió

• comía

It was August 3rd...

Setting the scene or main event?

• setting the scene

• main event

The dog ate the cake.

Setting the scene or main event?

• setting the scene

• main event