Preterito O Imperfecto (Prueba Falsa)
Elije entre el preterito o el imperfecto
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Ayer ellos ___________ a la sala de emergencia.
- A.
Fueron
- B.
Iban
Correct Answer
A. FueronExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 2.
MI hermano ____________ 5 anos cuando se cayo.
- A.
Tuvo
- B.
Tenia
Correct Answer
B. TeniaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
Los chicos ___________ altos y ____________ ojos azules.
- A.
Eran/tenian
- B.
Fueron/tuvieron
Correct Answer
A. Eran/tenianExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
Anoche mi hermano se ___________ el tobillo del pie derecho.
- A.
Torcia
- B.
Torcio
Correct Answer
B. TorcioExplanation
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."Rate this question:
-
- 5.
Yo esperaba al doctor en el consultorio cuando mi madre me ____________ por telefono.
- A.
Llamo
- B.
Llamaba
Correct Answer
A. LlamoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
La doctora me _________ los oidos, me __________ unas preguntas y me ________ una receta.
- A.
Miraba/hacia/daba
- B.
Miro/hizo/dio
Correct Answer
B. Miro/hizo/dioExplanation
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".Rate this question:
-
- 7.
El mes pasado yo _______ al cine con mis amigos
- A.
Iba
- B.
Fui
Correct Answer
B. FuiExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
El partido de tenis _________________ a las 4 de la tarde.
- A.
Empezo
- B.
Empezaba
Correct Answer
A. EmpezoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
De nino, yo siempre ____________ en bici.
- A.
Montaba
- B.
Monte
Correct Answer
A. MontabaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
Mientras mi madre ____________ en el hospital, mi padre ____________ a Boston.
- A.
Trabajaba/viajaba
- B.
Trabajo/viajo
Correct Answer
A. Trabajaba/viajabaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
Ayer fue/era un dia de mucho calor.
Correct Answer
fueExplanation
The correct answer is "fue" because the verb "fue" is in the past tense, indicating that yesterday was a day of intense heat.Rate this question:
- 12.
Mi familia siembre fue/iba al hospital central cuando habia alguna emergencia
Correct Answer
ibaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 13.
Yo leia mientras tu estudiabas/estudiaste.
Correct Answer
estudiabasExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 14.
La cita con el medico empezaba/empezo a las 3 de la tarde
Correct Answer
empezoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 15.
Ayer por la tarde mis amigos tenian/tuvieron un grave accidente de coche.
Correct Answer
tuvieronExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 16.
Mi amigo estuvo/estaba muy deprimido y triste.
Correct Answer
estabaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 17.
Nosotros ibamos/fuimos a la playa todos los veranos
Correct Answer
ibamosExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 18.
A que hospital fuiste/ibas de nino?
Correct Answer
ibasExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 19.
Fuimos/Ibamos a la iglesia y al parque todos los domingos.
Correct Answer
ibamosExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 20.
Javier iba/fue en el autobus cuando se torcio el tobillo
Correct Answer
ibaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 22, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Oct 15, 2008Quiz Created by
Sprieto
UN Spanish Language Day Quiz: Test Your Spanish Vocabulary!
UN Spanish Language Day Quiz: Test Your Spanish Vocabulary!
Spanish Test - Translate these questions into English
Spanish Test - Translate these questions into English
Book Genre Quiz: What Book Genre Is Right For You?
Book Genre Quiz: What Book Genre Is Right For You?
Grammar Mastery: A Quiz on Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Grammar Mastery: A Quiz on Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Back to top