Help Preterite vs.Imperfect?

Question

What is the difference between the preterite and the imperfect. I know that they are both used as the past tence, but when is the preterate used instead of the imperfect and vice verca. Thank you.

Answer 1

Basically, the preterit is used for finished, completed actions. The imperfect is for on-going, descriptive, and habitual action.

Click on the More button at the top, go to verbs and you will find articles on the use of both tenses.