Understanding the Imperfect Tense in Spanish

In this lesson, Danny Evans introduces the imperfect tense in Spanish, explaining its usage and differences from the preterite tense. He provides examples of when to use the imperfect tense, such as for ongoing actions, habitual activities, and descriptions in the past. The lesson covers conjugation rules for AR, ER, and IR verbs, including irregular forms like 'ser', 'ir', and 'ver'. Danny emphasizes the importance of practice and offers tips for mastering the imperfect tense.

What is the main focus of Lesson 50 in the Language Tutor Spanish Series?

• Learning new vocabulary

• Practicing pronunciation

• Understanding the imperfect tense

• Reviewing past lessons

Which tense is used for actions that were completed in the past?

• Imperfect

• Present

• Future

• Preterite

Which of the following is a clue that the imperfect tense should be used?

• The action is hypothetical

• The action will happen in the future

• The action is ongoing

• The action happened once

How do you express 'used to' in Spanish when using the imperfect tense?

• By using the future tense

• By adding 'used to' before the verb

• By using the verb in the imperfect tense

• By using the phrase 'solía'

What is the ending for 'yo' form of AR verbs in the imperfect tense?

• aste

• é

• ía

• aba

Which form of AR verbs in the imperfect tense has an accent?

• Ellos

• Nosotros

• Tú

• Yo

What is the ending for 'yo' form of ER and IR verbs in the imperfect tense?

• aba

• ía

• aste

• é

Which of the following verbs is irregular in the imperfect tense?

• Hablar

• Vivir

• Comer

• Ser

What is the 'nosotros' form of 'ir' in the imperfect tense?

• Iremos

• Íbamos

• Fuimos

• Vamos

How is the verb 'ver' conjugated in the 'yo' form in the imperfect tense?

• Veía

• Vi

• Veré

• Veo