Preterite vs Imperfect Flashcards
1
Q
one word past tense; “did”
A
preterite
2
Q
actions over and done with in past
A
preterite
3
Q
beginning/ending of action
A
preterite
4
Q
boxed in period of time stated/obvious
A
preterite
5
Q
specific action/event that has defined beginning or ending
A
preterite
6
Q
changes in feelings/beliefs/conditions/attitudes
A
preterite
7
Q
action that occurred while another was in progress
A
preterite
8
Q
used to/would
A
imperfect
9
Q
was/were…. ing
A
imperfect
10
Q
actions that give background info: date, time, weather, condition
A
imperfect
11
Q
looks, age, characteristics, personality
A
imperfect
12
Q
past states of health
A
imperfect
13
Q
attitudes/beliefs/wants (married)
A
imperfect
14
Q
actions that were going on while one was speaking
A
imperfect
15
Q
un día
A
preterite
