Preterito vs. Imperfecto Explained

What does the preterite tense specifically indicate in Spanish?

• A specific completed action in the past

• Future intentions

• A general description of past events

• An action repeated over time

Which phrase would typically require the use of the preterite tense?

• Siempre

• Cada día

• Anoche

• A menudo

Which tense would you use for the phrase 'anoche'?

• Imperfect

• Preterite

• Future

• Present

What is the primary use of the imperfect tense in Spanish?

• To describe a one-time event

• To indicate a future event

• To talk about habitual actions in the past

• To describe a specific event

Which key phrase is associated with the imperfect tense?

• Siempre

• El año pasado

• Ayer

• La semana pasada

What does the imperfect tense typically describe?

• A specific event with a clear end

• A habitual action without a specific timeline

• A future planned event

• A one-time action

How is the preterite tense visually represented in the timeline?

• As multiple points

• As a line extending into the future

• As a cloud

• As a specific point

What does 'siempre' imply about the tense used?

• Preterite

• Imperfect

• Present

• Future

How is the imperfect tense represented on the timeline?

• As a dotted line

• As a cloud

• As a series of points

• As a clear line

What should students do after watching the video segment on exercises?

• Take a break

• Discuss with peers

• Complete the exercises and prepare for class

• Ignore the exercises