Preterite vs. Imperfect Flashcard

Front

Both the preterite AND imperfect are ____ moods.

Back

past

Front

The preterite is used to express:

Back

past actions and events

Front

The preterite is used to express:

Back

repeated actions within a specified time frame

Front

Explain why this sentence is in the preterite: Los estudiantes hicieron el trabajo de escuela.

Back

The students finished doing their work.

Front

Explain why this sentence is in the preterite: Ayer, yo fui al supermercado para hacer las compras.

Back

Yesterday implies that it is over and completed.

Front

Explain why this sentence is in the imperfect: Todos los estudiantes trabajaban en las tareas de escuela.

Back

All of the students were working on their homework.

Front

Explain why this sentence is in the imperfect: Cada viernes comíamos pizza.

Back

Cada viernes implies that every Friday has been continuous

Front

Ernesto de la Cruz fue / era un músico famoso.

Back

era (imperfect)

Front

Mama Imelda no le dio / daba permiso a Miguel a tocar la guitarra.

Back

dio (preterite)

Front

Hector se murió / se moría a causa del veneno de Ernesto de la Cruz.

Back

se murió