PRETÉRITO IMPERFECTO

Question 1

When is the imperfect past tense used?

Answer 1

• The imperfect tense is used when an action is repeated habitually.
• When we compare our present life with our past life.
• When we describe people, places and things in the past and mental states and feelings.
•The imperfect is used for telling time and stating one’s age.
•The imperfect is used for actions that “set the stage” for another action.

Question 2

Imperfect endings for -ar verbs

Answer 2

Question 3

Imperfect endings for -er verbs and -ir verbs

Answer 3

Question 4

Ser in imperfecto tense (irregular)

Answer 4

Question 5

Ir (irregular verb)

Answer 5

Question 6

Ver (irregular verbs)

Answer 6

Question 7

Expressions that signal use of imperfect

a menudo
generalmente
a veces
muchas veces
cada día
siempre
cada año
todo el tiempo
de vez en cuando
varias veces

Answer 7