Preterite vs Imperfect Page 76 Chapter 2 Realidades

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Preterite vs. Imperfect Page 76 – Chapter 2 Realidades 3

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø When speaking about the past, you can use either the

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø When speaking about the past, you can use either the preterite or the imperfect, depending on the sentence and the meaning you wish to convey. Compare… Ø Este fin de semana tomé una clase de cerámica. Cuando era niño, tomaba clases de escultura.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the preterite to tell about past actions that happened

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the preterite to tell about past actions that happened and are complete. Ø El sábado pasado, la clase empezó a las 10 de la mañana pero normalmente no empezaba en esa hora.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the imperfect to tell about habitual actions in the

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the imperfect to tell about habitual actions in the past. Ø Cuando era niño, las clases empezaban a las 5 de la tarde.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the preterite to give a sequence of actions in

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the preterite to give a sequence of actions in the past. Ø Cuando llegamos, la profesora sacó su pintura y sus pinceles y empezó a pintar.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the imperfect to give background details such as time,

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the imperfect to give background details such as time, location, weather, mood, age, and physical and mental descriptions. Ø Eran las dos de la tarde. Estábamos en el parque. Era un día de otoño. Todos estábamos muy contentos. Ø Make 8 mini-sentences that describe the above reasons.

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the preterite and the imperfect together when an action

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the preterite and the imperfect together when an action (preterite) interrupts another that is taking place in the past (imperfect). Ø Estábamos en el taller cuando entró el profesor. Ø Make 2 more sentences

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the imperfect when two or more actions are taking

Preterite vs. Imperfect Ø Use the imperfect when two or more actions are taking place simultaneously in the past. Ø Mientras los niños pintaban, el profesor observaba las pinturas.