Imperfect vs Peterite Flashcards
1
Q
Use for single, past
events, or a specific
moment in time.
A
Preterite
2
Q
Action(s) in progress
in the past (ex: was
running)
A
Imperfect
3
Q
Use for a list of sequential actions
A
Preterite
4
Q
Repeated, Habitual actions (used to)
A
Imperfect
5
Q
Interrupted action
A
Imperfect
6
Q
Telling what the time weather or age was
A
Imperfect
7
Q
Descriptions or physical/mental state
A
Imperfect
8
Q
Use for actions that interrupt ongoing action
A
Preterite
9
Q
Use for verbs referring to the senses (hands, feet, eyes)
A
Preterite
