Understanding Preterite and Imperfect Tenses

Which of the following is a key signal word for the preterite tense in Spanish?

• Siempre

• Ayer

• Mientras

• Todos los días

Identify the correct conjugation of the verb "hablar" in the preterite tense for "yo".

• Hablé

• Hablaba

• Hablo

• Habló

In which context would you use the imperfect tense instead of the preterite?

• To describe a completed action

• To narrate a sequence of events

• To describe habitual actions in the past

• To indicate the beginning of an action

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the imperfect tense?

• Yo fui al mercado ayer.

• Ellos comieron pizza anoche.

• Nosotros íbamos a la playa todos los veranos.

• Ella llegó tarde a la fiesta.

What is a common mistake when using the preterite tense?

• Using it to describe ongoing actions

• Using it to describe completed actions

• Using it with specific time frames

• Using it to indicate the start of an action

Which verb form is used to describe a narrative sequence of events in the past?

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Preterite tense

• Imperfect tense

Identify the correct conjugation of the verb "vivir" in the imperfect tense for "nosotros".

• Vivimos

• Vivíamos

• Vivieron

• Vivía

Which of the following is a key signal word for the imperfect tense in Spanish?

• Anoche

• De repente

• Generalmente

• Una vez

What is the main difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses?

• Preterite is used for future actions, imperfect for past actions

• Preterite is used for completed actions, imperfect for ongoing or habitual actions

• Preterite is used for present actions, imperfect for future actions

• Preterite is used for hypothetical actions, imperfect for real actions

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the preterite tense?

• Yo iba al parque cada día.

• Ellos estudiaban cuando sonó el teléfono.

• Ella habló con su amiga ayer.

• Nosotros veíamos la televisión todos los sábados.