Preterite vs imperfect Flashcards
1
Q
Preterite general definition/use
A
Preterite is used for actions in the past that were completed at a specific time
2
Q
Imperfect general definition/use
A
Imperfect is used to describe past habitual actions, or general actions without end
3
Q
Preterite “SIMBA”
A
Sequence of Events
Interruption (of an event)
Main Event
Beginning/End of an Event
Action Completed
4
Q
Imperfect “CHEATED”
A
Continuous Actions
Habitual Actions
Emotions
Age
Time
Endless Actions
Descriptions
5
Q
Sequence of events
A
Preterite
6
Q
Interruption (of an event)
A
Preterite
7
Q
Main Event
A
Preterite
8
Q
Beginning/End of an event
A
Preterite
9
Q
Action Completed
A
Preterite
10
Q
Continous Actions
A
Imperfect
11
Q
Habitual Actions
A
Imperfect
12
Q
Emotions
A
Imperfect
13
Q
Age
A
Imperfect
14
Q
Time
A
Imperfect
15
Q
Endless Actions
A
Imperfect
