Practice on uses of preterit and imperfect tenses

Practice: Uses of preterit and imperfect tenses (Spanish)

Part 1: Write P (preterit) or I (imperfect) in the first blank and the reason for using preterit or imperfect in the second blank. (22 sentences total)

• A list of reasons to use in the second blank is provided (ex: completed actions, age, weather, time etc).

Example:

____ 1. Yo hablé con mi amigo ayer. _____________

____ 2. Cada noche yo miraba la tele. ________________

Answer

P 1. Yo hablé con mi amigo ayer. A single completed action

I 2. Cada noche yo miraba la tele. Habitual action

Part 2: Write P (preterit) or I (imperfect) based on the verb conjugation or the clue word.

Example:

____ 1. Hizo ____ 17. Cada verano ____ 21. Fueron

Answer key is included on pages 3-4.

This practice can be used for classwork, homework, study guide, or as review before test / quiz.