SPN III: Preterite vs Imperfect

Which past tense is used to express an action in the past that is seen as completed?

• preterite
• imperfect

Which past tense is used to express what one "used to do" or "would do" often?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

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

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Which past tense is used for abrupt or sudden actions?

• pretérito

• imperfecto

If you were to write or say the following sentence in Spanish, would you need to use the preterite or imperfect? (Consider the uses of each tense.)

We went to the beach every summer.

• pretérito

• imperfecto

If you were to write or say the following sentence in Spanish, would you need to use the preterite or imperfect? (Consider the uses of each tense.)

I ate dinner at 5:00.

• pretérito

• imperfecto

If you were to write or say the following sentence in Spanish, would you need to use the preterite or imperfect? (Consider the uses of each tense.)

I always ate dinner at 5:00.

• pretérito

• imperfecto

If you were to write or say the following sentence in Spanish, would you need to use the preterite or imperfect? (Consider the uses of each tense.)

When I was six years old, I was really shy.

• pretérito

• imperfecto

Todos los veranos, ellos____________ a un paÍs nuevo.

• viajaron

• viajaban