Pretérito v Imperfecto Warmup

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

In 1995, my family and I moved across the country.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Once and done...a completed action.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

When my dad got his new job, we became rich.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Once and done...a completed action.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

Back then, my sister used to spend the summer with our aunt.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Habitual action, done repeatedly.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

One summer, I went to Ireland with my family.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Once, completed action.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

My grandfather used to visit us every afternoon in our new home.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Happened repeatedly.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

Then, in 1996, my brother Joe was born.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Once and done.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

I went to the hospital to see him the next day.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Once and done.

Decide if the following sentence is preterite or imperfect.

After that, Joe and I would spend every afternoon together.

• Preterite

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

Repeated actions.

Choose the correct translation.

Ellos llegaron tarde a la fiesta.

• They arrived to the party late.

• They were arriving to the party late.

Answer explanation

Completed action. (Arrival)

Choose the correct translation.

Usted iba de vacaciones a Perú

• You went on vacation to Peru.

• You used to go on vacation to Peru.

Answer explanation

Habitual action.