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Real Fast Spanish: How to Use the Spanish Past Perfect Tense

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses when and how to use the Spanish past perfect verb tense. A past imperfect and past perfect verb conjugations chart for the verb haberand examples of the past perfect verb tenses are included.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Great lesson for identifying words and phrases that indicate which past tense to use, preterite or imperfect. Though not meant to be a comprehensive lesson on the application of these two past tenses, the two lists of time expressions...
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Study Spanish: Imperfect Part Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an online lesson on uses of the imperfect tense, contrasted to contradictory uses in the preterite. English and Spanish examples simplify the explanation. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of this...
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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Imperfect Subjunctive

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish grammar exercise provides excellent practice conjugating verbs in the past subjunctive tense in verb charts. Fifty different infinitives give the student plenty of practice with conjugations of the imperfect subjunctive....
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Study Spanish: Imperfect Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent introductory lesson to the regular conjugations of the imperfect tense and the main rules that govern its usage. Examples in Spanish and English illustrate specific rules. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
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Language Guide: Imperfect

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the correct formation of the imperfect for regular and irregular verbs and practice conjugating them by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. Audio files provide opportunity for learners to hear the correct pronunciation...
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Languages Online

Languages Online: 19 Catalanes Mueren en Un Accidente

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice conjugating verbs in the preterite or imperfect tense in the context of this news article. The article reports a bus accident in which 19 Catalans died in Spain. After filling in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs,...
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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Preterite vs Imperfect

For Students 9th - 10th
A very creative way to practice learning the differences between the preterite and the imperfect tenses. Read three different stories and select the appropriate tense in the story. A brief explanation is given with each answer you select.
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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Preterites Irregular Meanings

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice using verbs that change their meaning in the preterite tense: conocer, saber, querer, tener, and poder. Complete translations from English to Spanish by choosing the correct form of a verb in the preterite or imperfect. Answers...
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Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive review of the preterite and imperfect past tenses. Includes regular, irregular, and stem-changing conjugations. Rules for usage and time expressions in Spanish are listed. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Past Subjunctive Si Clauses

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish grammar exercise provides adequate practice conjugating verbs in the conditional tense and in the past subjunctive in sentences that contain "if" clauses. Answers may be checked and corrected.
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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: El Preterito Formas (Part 4)

For Students 9th - 10th
These exercises provide a very extensive review of irregular verbs, stem-changers, and spelling changes in the preterite tense. Provides practice in the third person plural form in preparation for the imperfect subjunctive. Answers may...
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Study Spanish: Imperfect Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Great lesson on the three irregular conjugations of the imperfect tense: ser, ir, and ver. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of these three irregulars.
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Contrasting Past Tenses: Preterite and Imperfect

For Students 9th - 10th
Contrasts the usage of two past tense Spanish verb forms. This site provides the functions and uses of the preterite and the imperfect. It also provides excellent examples.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Languages Online

Languages Online: Time Phrases and Verbs

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Languages Online

Languages Online: Imperfect Subjunctive Ra Ending

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Languages Online

Languages Online: Imperfect Subjunctive Ra Endings

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Learning Alive: Violencia Domestica

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Languages Online: Estar With Idioms and Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
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

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Past Subjunctive Adjective Clause

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish grammar exercise provides excellent practice of the past subjunctive tense in adjective clauses. Students choose a past tense (preterite, imperfect, or imperfect subjunctive) that correctly completes each adjective clause....
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Language Guide: El Pasado, El Futuro, El Condicional

For Students 9th - 10th
The past tense, the future tense and the conditional tense are modeled and explained with links to interactive practice activities where students can see and hear the verb conjugations.