Preterit v Imperfect simple intro practice

Preterit v Imperfect simple intro practice

Part 1: For each set of sentences, write the correct preterit or imperfect conjugation using the answer choices provided. Then, write the English translation of the clue words (ayer, anoche etc). *20 sentences total

Note: All sentences are in the Yo conjugation.

Verbs included: hablar, comer, vivir, despertarse, vestirse, hacer, ser, ir, ver, dar

Example:

Hablar: to speak (hablaba / hablé)

1. Ayer yo ___________________ con mi profesora.

2. Cada día yo ___________________ con mis amigos.

Ayer_______________ / Cada día ___________________

Part 2: For each description and write P if it expresses preterit and I if it expresses imperfect.

Example:

_____ 1. Completed actions

_____ 2. Habitual actions (“used to do”)

Part 3: Irregular preterit verbs (Write the letter of the meaning and correct irregular stem for each infinitive) Note: #12-16 will not have an irregular stem.

Example:

p. to do / hic

n. to come / vin

_____ 1. Hacer _____ 2. Venir

Answer key is included on pages 5-8. This practice can be used for classwork, homework, review, quiz, study guide, entry / exit slip, or sub plans.