Pretérito O Imperfecto 1
Elije entre el pretérito 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". This is because the verb "fueron" is the past tense form of the verb "ir", which means "to go". Therefore, the sentence translates to "Yesterday they went to the emergency room."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Mi hermano ____________ 5 años cuando se cayó.
- A.
Tuvo
- B.
Tenía
Correct Answer
B. TeníaExplanation
The correct answer is "tenía". This is because the sentence is talking about an action that happened in the past when the subject's brother was 5 years old. "Tenía" is the imperfect tense of the verb "tener" which is used to describe ongoing or continuous actions in the past.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Los chicos ___________ altos y ____________ ojos azules.
- A.
Eran/tenían
- B.
Fueron/tuvieron
Correct Answer
A. Eran/teníanExplanation
The correct answer is "eran/tenían". In this sentence, "los chicos" refers to "the boys" and "altos y ojos azules" means "tall and blue eyes". The verb "eran" is the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be) in the past tense to describe a characteristic or state of being, in this case, being tall. The verb "tenían" is the correct form of the verb "tener" (to have) in the past tense to describe possession, in this case, having blue eyes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Anoche mi hermano se ___________ el tobillo del pie derecho.
- A.
Torcía
- B.
Torció
Correct Answer
B. TorcióExplanation
Last night my brother twisted his right ankle. The verb "torció" is the correct conjugation of the verb "torcer" in the past tense, which means "to twist."Rate this question:
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- 5.
Yo esperaba al doctor en el consultorio cuando mi madre me ____________ por teléfono.
- A.
Llamó
- B.
Llamaba
Correct Answer
A. LlamóExplanation
The correct answer is "llamó". In this sentence, the verb "llamó" is in the past tense, indicating that the action of calling (llamar) happened at a specific point in the past. The use of the past tense suggests that the mother called the speaker while they were waiting for the doctor at the office.Rate this question:
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- 6.
La doctora me _________ los oidos, me __________ unas preguntas y me ________ una receta.
- A.
Miraba/hacía/daba
- B.
Miró/hizo/dio
Correct Answer
B. Miró/hizo/dioExplanation
The correct answer is "miró/hizo/dio". In this sentence, the verb "miró" (looked) indicates that the doctor looked at the person's ears. The verb "hizo" (asked) suggests that the doctor asked some questions. Finally, the verb "dio" (gave) implies that the doctor gave a prescription.Rate this question:
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- 7.
El mes pasado yo _______ al cine con mis amigos
- A.
Iba
- B.
Fui
Correct Answer
B. FuiExplanation
Last month I went to the cinema with my friends. "Fui" is the correct conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) in the first person singular past tense. This indicates that the speaker went to the cinema in the past.Rate this question:
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- 8.
El partido de tenis _________________ a las 4 de la tarde.
- A.
Empezó
- B.
Empezaba
Correct Answer
A. EmpezóExplanation
The correct answer is "empezó". This is because the sentence is referring to a specific event in the past, which is the tennis match starting. The verb "empezó" is the preterite tense form of the verb "empezar", which is used to indicate an action that began and ended in the past. Therefore, "empezó" is the appropriate verb form to indicate that the tennis match started at 4 in the afternoon.Rate this question:
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- 9.
De niño, yo siempre ____________ en bici.
- A.
Montaba
- B.
Monté
Correct Answer
A. MontabaExplanation
The correct answer is "montaba". This is because the sentence is in the imperfect tense, which is used to describe habitual or ongoing actions in the past. "Montaba" is the imperfect form of the verb "montar", which means "to ride". Therefore, the sentence translates to "As a child, I always used to ride a bike."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Mientras mi madre ____________ en el hospital, mi padre ____________ a Boston.
- A.
Trabajaba/viajaba
- B.
Trabajó/viajó
Correct Answer
A. Trabajaba/viajabaExplanation
The correct answer is "trabajaba/viajaba." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and describes ongoing actions in the past. "Trabajaba" is the imperfect tense of the verb "trabajar," which indicates a continuous or habitual action in the past. "Viajaba" is the imperfect tense of the verb "viajar," which also indicates a continuous action in the past. Therefore, the sentence implies that while my mother was working in the hospital, my father was traveling to Boston.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Ayer fue/era un día de mucho calor.
Correct Answer
fueExplanation
The correct answer is "fue" because the phrase "Ayer fue un día de mucho calor" indicates that the day being referred to is in the past. "Fue" is the past tense form of the verb "ser" (to be) in Spanish, and it agrees with the singular third-person subject "un día" (a day). Therefore, "fue" is the appropriate verb form to convey that yesterday was a hot day.Rate this question:
- 12.
Mi familia siembre fue/iba al hospital central cuando había 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. In this sentence, it is used to describe a habitual action in the past, indicating that the family used to go to the central hospital whenever there was an emergency.Rate this question:
- 13.
Yo leía mientras tu estudiabas/estudiaste.
Correct Answer
estudiabasExplanation
The correct answer is "estudiabas" because the verb "leía" is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or repeated action in the past. Therefore, the verb "estudiabas" should also be in the imperfect tense to maintain grammatical consistency.Rate this question:
- 14.
La cita con el medico empezaba/empezó a las 3 de la tarde
Correct Answer
empezóExplanation
The correct answer is "empezó". In Spanish, the verb "empezar" means "to start" or "to begin". In this sentence, "empezó" is the past tense form of the verb, which agrees with the subject "la cita con el medico" (the doctor's appointment). Therefore, the correct form is "empezó" to indicate that the appointment started at 3 in the afternoon.Rate this question:
- 15.
Ayer por la tarde mis amigos tenían/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 indicating that "mis amigos" (my friends) had a serious car accident yesterday afternoon.Rate this question:
- 16.
Mi amigo estuvo/estaba muy deprimido y triste.
Correct Answer
estabaExplanation
The correct answer is "estaba" because it is the past tense of the verb "estar" and it is used to describe a temporary state or condition. In this sentence, it indicates that the speaker's friend was feeling very depressed and sad at a specific moment in the past.Rate this question:
- 17.
Nosotros íbamos/fuimos a la playa todos los veranos
Correct Answer
íbamosExplanation
The correct answer is "íbamos" because the sentence is in the imperfect tense, indicating a repeated action in the past. The verb "íbamos" is the imperfect form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the first person plural, which matches the subject "nosotros" (we). This form indicates that "we used to go" to the beach every summer.Rate this question:
- 18.
¿A qué hospital fuiste/ibas de niño?
Correct Answer
ibasExplanation
The answer "ibas" is the correct form of the verb "ir" (to go) in the imperfect tense. The question asks about which hospital the person used to go to as a child, indicating a repeated action or a habitual activity in the past. The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, making "ibas" the appropriate answer.Rate this question:
- 19.
Nosotros fuimos/íbamos a la iglesia y al parque todos los domingos.
Correct Answer
íbamosExplanation
The correct answer is "íbamos." In the sentence, the verb "íbamos" is used to express the past continuous tense, indicating that the action of going to the church and the park on Sundays was a habitual or repeated action in the past. The use of "íbamos" suggests that the speaker and other people went to the church and the park every Sunday.Rate this question:
- 20.
Javier iba/fue en el autobús cuando se torció el tobillo
Correct Answer
ibaExplanation
The correct answer is "iba" because the sentence is in the past tense and "iba" is the correct conjugation of the verb "ir" (to go) in the imperfect tense. This indicates that Javier was in the process of going on the bus when he twisted his ankle.Rate this question:
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