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Imp vs Pret
choosing when to use Imperfect or Preterite
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| "used to..." | Imperfect |
| actions going on for indefinite period of time | Imperfect |
| Completed Specific Actions | Preterite |
| time in the past | imperfect |
| actions occurring at a specific time | Preterite |
| age in the past | imperfect |
| describing background in a story | imperfect |
| describing main events in a story or main actions | Preterite |
| action repeated a specific amount of times | Preterite |
| weather in the past | imperfect |