Preterite vs. Imperfect Flashcards
Acronym for preterite uses
S.C.I.B.E.S
What does SCIBES stand for
Single/one time actions Completed actions Interrupting actions Beginning actions Ending actions Specific time in the past
Acronym for imperfect uses
TABS CLOWD
What does TABS CLOWD stand for?
Telling time Age Background info States- physical, emotional, mental Customary actions Location Ongoing actions Weather Descriptions
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Anoche
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? ayer
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? A menudo
imperfect
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? De vez en cuando
imperfect
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Siempre
imperfect
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Un día
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Muchas veces
imperfect
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Una vez
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? La semana pasada
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Los + (days of the week)
imperfect
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? el mes pasado
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? El año pasado
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Antes de ayer
preterite
Preterite or imperfect expression of time? Usualmente
imperfect