Question

part 1: concepts

1. the english connection

circle the english definition that best matches the spanish tense.

• preterite (specific action) → means:

{ i used to walk / i walked }

• imperfect (habit/background) → means:

{ i walked / i was walking }

Explanation:

• The preterite tense in Spanish describes completed, specific one-time actions. "I walked" fits this as it refers to a single finished action, while "I used to walk" describes a repeated past habit.
• The imperfect tense in Spanish describes ongoing past actions, habits, or background context. "I was walking" fits this as it conveys an ongoing action in the past, while "I walked" is a completed specific action (preterite).

Answer:

• PRETERITE (Specific Action): I walked
• IMPERFECT (Habit/Background): I was walking