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Preterite v. Imperfect

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When talking about how someone felt, use_________

a)

The Preterite

b)

The Imperfect

2.

When talking about something that you and your friends always used to do, use the _________

a)

Imperfect

b)

Preterite

3.

When saying (in Spanish) that I went to my friend's house yesterday, use the ____________.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

4.

Which past tense is used for single, completed actions?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

5.

Which past tense is used for abrupt or sudden actions?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

6.

Which past tense is used for repeated or habitual actions?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

7.

Which past tense is used for ongoing or in-progress actions?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

8.

Which past tense "sets the scene" or provides background information?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

9.

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

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

10.

Which past tense is used when there is NO specific end or beginning?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

11.

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

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

12.

Which past tense is used to express a series or sequence of completed actions?

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

13.

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 last summer.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

14.

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.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

15.

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.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

16.

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.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

17.

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.)


She studied for three hours.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

18.

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 were studying while mom was cooking dinner.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

19.

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.)


They went / would go to the movies often.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

20.

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.)


Everyone woke up late this morning.

a)

pretérito

b)

imperfecto

21.

I was sick during spring break.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

22.

Yesterday, I started reading a new book.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

23.

I woke up, I took a shower, and I ate breakfast.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

24.

I finished all my homework yesterday.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

25.

The sky was blue and the people were happy.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

26.

When I was young, I used to play freeze tag.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

27.

I was so confused by the assignment.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

28.

I practiced guitar for 4 hours yesterday.

a)

Preterite

b)

Imperfect

29.
Conjugate in preterite: llevar (tú)
a)
llevas
b)
llevaste
c)
llevó
d)
llevabas
30.
Conjugate in imperfect: llevar (tú)
a)
llevaba
b)
llevaste
c)
llevibas
d)
llevabas
31.
Conjugate in preterite: correr (ella)
a)
corrío
b)
corró
c)
corrió
d)
corría
32.
Conjugate in imperfect: correr (ella)
a)
corraba
b)
corria
c)
corrían
d)
corría
33.
Juana (se levantó, se levantaba) a las 6:00.
a)
se levantó
b)
se levantaba
34.
Los lunes nosotros (caminar) por el parque.
a)
caminamos
b)
caminábamos
c)
caminó
d)
caminaba
35.
She arrived at the airport.
a)
llegó
b)
llegaba
c)
llegué
d)
lleguó