Preterite versus imperfect

What does the preterite tense indicate in Spanish?

• Actions with a clear beginning and end

• Future intentions

• Actions without a clear beginning and end

• General descriptions

Which tense would you use for a habitual action in the past?

• Present perfect

• Preterite

• Imperfect

• Future tense

What is a trigger word for the preterite tense?

• Cada día (every day)

• Siempre (always)

• Ayer (yesterday)

• A menudo (often)

Choose the correct tense for the sentence: 'Mi madre me llamó.'

• Imperfect

• Preterite

Which tense is used for actions without a clear beginning and end?

• Preterite

• Imperfect

What does the imperfect tense typically express?

• Specific completed actions

• Future events

• Frequency or ongoing length of time

• None of the above

Which of the following is a trigger word for the imperfect tense?

• Siempre (always)

• La semana pasada (last week)

• Hace un rato (a while ago)

• Ayer (yesterday)

Select the correct tense for the sentence: 'Cuando era pequeña, siempre íbamos a la playa.'

• Imperfect

• Preterite

What is the main use of the preterite tense?

• To describe physical characteristics

• To express wishes

• To talk about ongoing actions in the past

• To narrate completed actions in the past

Which sentence correctly uses the preterite tense?

• Ayer llegué tarde al trabajo.

• Mi padre lanzaba la pelota.

• Siempre comíamos juntos.

• Cada día se despertaba temprano.