Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We’ll decide whether to use the
Preterite or
Imperfect tense based on the clues in the sentence and the chart provided.
We’ll also write a short reason for each choice using the acronyms from the chart (like “ST” for Specific Time, “W” for Weather, etc.).
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1.
Me (Acostar) _________ a las once.
→ “a las once” = at 11 o’clock → that’s a
Specific Time → Preterite
Conjugation: *me acosté*
Reasoning: ST (Specific Time)
2.
(Hacer) _________ 60 grados afuera.
→ Talking about weather → Imperfect
Conjugation: *hacía*
Reasoning: W (Weather)
3.
(Terminar) _________ toda mi tarea anoche.
→ “anoche” = last night → specific time frame → Preterite
Conjugation: *terminé*
Reasoning: Y (Yesterday / Specified Time Frame)
4.
(Pasar) _________ a mi perro todos los días.
→ “todos los días” = every day → repeated action → Imperfect
Conjugation: *pasaba*
Reasoning: RA (Repeated Actions)
5.
(Tomar) _________ una siesta de 4 a 5 PM.
→ “de 4 a 5 PM” = specific time frame → Preterite
Conjugation: *tomé*
Reasoning: ST (Specific Time)
6.
Mi tortuga (Tener) _________ 40 años.
→ Age → Imperfect
Conjugation: *tenía*
Reasoning: A (Age)
7.
Yo (Correr) _________ en la maratón.
→ Running in a marathon is a completed event → Preterite
Conjugation: *corrí*
Reasoning: CA (Completed Action)
8.
Juan (Estar) _________ enfermo.
→ Being sick is a state/condition → Imperfect
Conjugation: *estaba*
Reasoning: EF (Emotions & Feelings — being sick is a physical state)
9.
(Ser) _________ las cuatro de la mañana.
→ Telling time → Imperfect
Conjugation: *eran*
Reasoning: T (Time)
10.
(Ir) _________ caminando por la calle cuando un auto me (Golpear) _________.
→ First part: “was walking” → setting the scene → Imperfect → *iba*
→ Second part: “hit me” → sudden interruption/completed action → Preterite → *golpeó*
Reasoning: SS (Setting the Scene) + I (Interruption)
11.
(Ser) _________ una noche oscura y tormentosa.
→ Describing the scene/atmosphere → Imperfect
Conjugation: *era*
Reasoning: SS (Setting the Scene)
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Final Answer:
1. me acosté — ST
2. hacía — W
3. terminé — Y
4. pasaba — RA
5. tomé — ST
6. tenía — A
7. corrí — CA
8. estaba — EF
9. eran — T
10. iba — SS; golpeó — I
11. era — SS
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of preterite vs imperfect practice worksheet.
