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Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part Iii
This site is an introduction to verbs that change meaning according to which past tense is applied, preterite or imperfect. Examples in English and Spanish illustrate the change of meaning. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the...
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Preterit/imperfect: Un Viaje Inolvidable
A concise grammar review of the differences between the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish. The grammar review is followed by an interactive practice activity.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Past Subjunctive Forms
Completion of these twenty-five clauses provide extensive practice of the past subjunctive tense. Verb infinitives are provided that need to be conjugated in the imperfect subjunctive according to the subject that proceeds it. Answers...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Imperfect Subjunctive Ra Endings
This exercise-practice teaches students how to properly write the imperfect subjunctive endings for regular and irregular Spanish verbs. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the past subjunctive and check your answers when you...
Indiana University
Juan M. Soto: Reglas Preterite and Imperfect
Concise, but thorough English explanation of the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish grammar. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review. Links are also available to interactive exercises and sheets that...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Un Viaje Al Ecuador
Journey into a fascinating adventure to Ecuador in this fun reading exercise where you have to select the preterite or the imperfect tense for the given sentences.
Languages Online
Languages Online: The Imperfect Subjunctive
Introduction to conjugating verbs in the imperfect subjunctive. Examples of regular verbs and an irregular verb demonstrate this verb tense in colorful charts. Tutorials in other langauges available from the homepage.
Languages Online
Languages Online: El Efecto De Mal Tiempo
Practice conjugating verbs in the preterite or imperfect tense in the context of weather. After filling in the blanks in this news story, you may check your answers.
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Languages Online: Time Phrases and Verbs
Good exercise for practicing time phrases and verb conjugations! A true test of a student's comprehension of time and tenses. Matching, fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and crossword exercises provide excellent practice with gerunds,...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: El Preterito Y El Imperfecto
This exercise for practicing the preterite and imperfect tenses has you watch a video of a hotel receptionist who describes a frightening experience on the job. Then you complete the story by filling in blanks with preterite and...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Imperfect Subjunctive Ra Ending
This exercise-practice the teaches students how to write imperfect subjunctive endings for regular and irregular Spanish verbs. Immediate feedback is available to check answers. Tutorials in other langauges available from the homepage.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part I
This site is an introductory lesson to the preterite and imperfect past tenses. The regular conjugations of each are presented, with brief general rules for their use. This is a great introduction without getting bogged down in all the...
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Learning Alive: Violencia Domestica
Practice conjugating verbs with this article on domestic violence. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the designated tense: imperfect subjunctive, preterite, or imperfect. Answers may be checked at the end of the...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Estar With Idioms and Expressions
Great practice with idioms that use the verb "estar". Also provides practice conjugating the verb in present, preterite, imperfect, future, and conditional tenses--a different practice test for each tense. Answers may be verified after...
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Learning Alive: Papel De Mujeres De Hoy en Matrimonio
Practice conjugating verbs in this article on the role of women in modern marriage. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the designated tense: present, present subjunctive, future, preterite, imperfect, or a gerund....
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive or Indicative (Part 2)
Fantastic review of subjunctive and indicative tenses. Examine the verb in the main clause. Then provide the correct conjugation of the verb given in the subordinate clause, or keep it unchanged in its infinitive form. Type in the...
Languages Online
Languages Online: Ser
Great explanation of how to use the verb "ser". Matching, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and crossword exercises provide practice using "ser" with professions, nationalities, and characteristics. An opportunity to practice...
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Preterito Imperfecto
A detailed look at the conditions of when to use the preterite versus the imperfect. Outstanding explanations, even though some may prove too detailed for many high school students. Excellent examples compare the use of the preterite and...