Preterito O Imperfecto (Prueba Falsa)

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Sprieto
S
Sprieto
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 5 | Total Attempts: 4,695
| Attempts: 1,184 | preguntas: 20
Please wait...

Question 1 / 20
0 %
0/100
Score 0/100
1. Mi familia siembre fue/iba al hospital central cuando habia alguna emergencia

Explanation

The correct answer is "iba" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) in the imperfect tense. The sentence is referring to a past habitual action of the speaker's family going to the central hospital whenever there was an emergency.

Submit
Please wait...
About This Quiz
Preterito O Imperfecto (Prueba Falsa) - Quiz

2. Ayer ellos ___________ a la sala de emergencia.

Explanation

The correct answer is "fueron". In this sentence, "ayer" indicates past tense, and "ellos" refers to a plural subject. The verb "fueron" is the past tense form of the verb "ir" (to go), which matches the subject and tense of the sentence. Therefore, it is the correct choice to indicate that "they went" to the emergency room.

Submit
3. La cita con el medico empezaba/empezo a las 3 de la tarde

Explanation

The correct answer is "empezo" because it agrees with the past tense form of "empezar" which means "to start" in Spanish. In the sentence, "La cita con el medico empezaba/empezo a las 3 de la tarde," the verb is referring to a specific action that occurred in the past, indicating that the appointment started at 3 pm.

Submit
4. Yo leia mientras tu estudiabas/estudiaste.

Explanation

The correct answer is "estudiabas" because the verb "leia" (I was reading) is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or continuous action in the past. Therefore, the corresponding verb "estudiabas" (you were studying) also needs to be in the imperfect tense to maintain consistency in the sentence.

Submit
5. Ayer por la tarde mis amigos tenian/tuvieron un grave accidente de coche.

Explanation

The correct answer is "tuvieron" because it is the correct past tense form of the verb "tener" (to have) in the third person plural. In this sentence, it is used to indicate that "mis amigos" (my friends) had an accident in the past.

Submit
6. Fuimos/Ibamos a la iglesia y al parque todos los domingos.

Explanation

The correct answer is "íbamos". In this sentence, the verb "íbamos" is used to indicate a habitual action in the past. The speaker is talking about a regular activity they used to do every Sunday - going to church and to the park. The verb "íbamos" is the imperfect tense form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the first person plural.

Submit
7. Los chicos ___________ altos y ____________ ojos azules.

Explanation

The correct answer is "eran/tenian". In this sentence, the verb "eran" is used to describe the characteristic of the boys being tall, and the verb "tenian" is used to describe their possession of blue eyes. Both verbs are in the past tense to indicate that these characteristics were true in the past.

Submit
8. Anoche mi hermano se ___________ el tobillo del pie derecho.

Explanation

Last night my brother twisted his right ankle. The correct verb form to use in this sentence is "torció," which is the past tense of the verb "torcer" (to twist). This verb is conjugated in the third person singular form to match with "mi hermano" (my brother). Therefore, the correct answer is "torció."

Submit
9. Nosotros ibamos/fuimos a la playa todos los veranos

Explanation

The correct answer is "ibamos" because it matches the subject "nosotros" (we) and the verb tense used in the sentence "todos los veranos" (every summer). The verb "ibamos" is in the imperfect tense, indicating a repeated action in the past, which is appropriate for the sentence that describes going to the beach every summer.

Submit
10. De nino, yo siempre ____________ en bici.

Explanation

The correct answer is "montaba". This is because the sentence is talking about an action that the speaker used to do in the past, which is riding a bike. The verb "montaba" is the imperfect tense form of the verb "montar", which means "to ride" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "montaba" as it correctly matches the subject "yo" (I) and the past tense action of riding a bike.

Submit
11. Mi amigo estuvo/estaba muy deprimido y triste.

Explanation

The correct answer is "estaba" because it indicates a temporary state or condition. In this context, the speaker is describing their friend's temporary state of being very depressed and sad. "Estaba" is the imperfect tense of the verb "estar," which is used to describe ongoing or continuous actions in the past.

Submit
12. A que hospital fuiste/ibas de nino?

Explanation

The correct answer "ibas" is the imperfect tense form of the verb "ir" in Spanish. It is used to indicate a habitual or ongoing action in the past. In this context, it suggests that the person used to go to a hospital as a child. The question is asking about the hospital the person used to go to as a child.

Submit
13. El mes pasado yo _______ al cine con mis amigos

Explanation

Last month I went to the movies with my friends. "Fui" is the preterite form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the first person singular. In this context, it indicates a completed action in the past, which is appropriate for describing a specific event that happened last month. "Iba" is the imperfect form of "ir" and would suggest a habitual or ongoing action in the past, which does not fit the given sentence.

Submit
14. Ayer fue/era un dia de mucho calor.

Explanation

The correct answer is "fue" because the verb "fue" is in the past tense, indicating that yesterday was a day of intense heat.

Submit
15. Mientras mi madre ____________ en el hospital, mi padre ____________ a Boston.

Explanation

The correct answer is "trabajaba/viajaba". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "trabajaba" (imperfect tense of "trabajar") indicates an ongoing action in the past, which matches with "mientras" (while). Similarly, the verb "viajaba" (imperfect tense of "viajar") also indicates an ongoing action in the past, which is appropriate in this context.

Submit
16. MI hermano ____________ 5 anos cuando se cayo.

Explanation

The correct answer is "tenia" because it is the imperfect tense form of the verb "tener" which means "to have" in English. In this sentence, it is used to indicate the age that the subject, "mi hermano" (my brother), had at the time of the action, which is "5 años" (5 years old). The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or habitual actions in the past.

Submit
17. Yo esperaba al doctor en el consultorio cuando mi madre me ____________ por telefono.

Explanation

In this sentence, the verb "esperaba" indicates that the action of waiting for the doctor was happening in the past. The use of the preposition "en" before "el consultorio" suggests that the speaker was physically present at the doctor's office. The phrase "por telefono" indicates that the mother contacted the speaker through a phone call. Since the action of the mother calling happened after the speaker was already waiting, the correct verb tense to use is the preterite "llamo" which indicates a completed action in the past.

Submit
18. El partido de tenis _________________ a las 4 de la tarde.

Explanation

The correct answer is "empezo" because it is the past tense form of the verb "empezar," which means "to start" in English. The sentence is indicating that the tennis match started at 4 in the afternoon.

Submit
19. La doctora me _________ los oidos, me __________ unas preguntas y me ________ una receta.

Explanation

The correct answer is "miro/hizo/dio". In the sentence, "La doctora me miro los oidos" means "The doctor looked at my ears", "me hizo unas preguntas" means "asked me some questions", and "me dio una receta" means "gave me a prescription".

Submit
20. Javier iba/fue en el autobus cuando se torcio el tobillo

Explanation

The correct answer is "iba" because it is the correct form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the imperfect tense. In this sentence, it is indicating that Javier was in the process of going on the bus when he twisted his ankle.

Submit
View My Results

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 22, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 22, 2023
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Oct 15, 2008
    Quiz Created by
    Sprieto
Cancel
  • All
    All (20)
  • Unanswered
    Unanswered ()
  • Answered
    Answered ()
Mi familia siembre fue/iba al hospital central cuando habia alguna...
Ayer ellos ___________ a la sala de emergencia.
La cita con el medico empezaba/empezo a las 3 de la tarde
Yo leia mientras tu estudiabas/estudiaste.
Ayer por la tarde mis amigos tenian/tuvieron un grave accidente de...
Fuimos/Ibamos a la iglesia y al parque todos los domingos.
Los chicos ___________ altos y ____________ ojos azules.
Anoche mi hermano se ___________ el tobillo del pie derecho.
Nosotros ibamos/fuimos a la playa todos los veranos
De nino, yo siempre ____________ en bici.
Mi amigo estuvo/estaba muy deprimido y triste.
A que hospital fuiste/ibas de nino?
El mes pasado yo _______ al cine con mis amigos
Ayer fue/era un dia de mucho calor.
Mientras mi madre ____________ en el hospital, mi padre ____________ a...
MI hermano ____________ 5 anos cuando se cayo.
Yo esperaba al doctor en el consultorio cuando mi madre...
El partido de tenis _________________ a las 4 de la tarde.
La doctora me _________ los oidos, me __________ unas preguntas y me...
Javier iba/fue en el autobus cuando se torcio el tobillo
Alert!

Advertisement