Spanish Test 1--verbs Preterito Vs. Imperfecto

Verbs that change meaning based on preterite or imperfect

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Acabar de + IMPERFECT
To have just done something
Acaber de + PRETERITO
To finish
Deber + IMPERFECT
To have an obligation, to be due
Deber + PRETERITO
Should have, ought to have
Poder + IMPERFECT
To be able to, to can
Poder + PRETERITO
To succeed, to be able to manage
Querer + IMPERFECT
To want
Querer + PRETERITO
Affirmative: to attempt negative: to refuse
Tener que + IMPERFECT
Obligation not necessarily fulfilled
Tener que + PRETERITO
Fulfilled obligation