Read the following text about how life used to be. Pay attention to the verbs in bold.
Answer the following questions based on the text.
We use the Imperfect to talk about old routines ("Antes...") and the Preterite to talk about specific completed events ("Un día...", "Ayer...").
Conjugate the following key verbs based on the pronoun provided. Watch out for the irregulars!
| Verbo (Infinitive) | Pronombre | Pretérito Simple (Specific action) | Pretérito Imperfecto (Habit/Routine) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jugar | (Ellos) | Ellos | Ellos jugaban |
| Escribir | (Yo) | Yo escribí | Yo |
| Tener (Irregular) | (Nosotros) | Nosotros | Nosotros teníamos |
| Ser (Irregular) | (Él/Ella) | Ella fue | Ella |
| Dormir (Sandal) | (Los campesinos) | Ellos | Ellos dormían |
Choose the correct tense based on the time marker. Click on the correct option.
Write two sentences for each category. Sentence 1 must use the Imperfect to describe a past custom. Sentence 2 must use the Preterite to describe something specific you did recently.
Categoría 1: Juegos y Tiempo Libre (Games & Free Time)
Categoría 2: Comunicación y Amigos (Communication & Friends)
Categoría 3: El Descanso (Rest & Sleep)
Answer this final question in 3-4 complete sentences using past tenses:
Si pudieras elegir, ¿en qué época preferirías ser niño: antes o ahora? ¿Por qué?