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describes the difference between the preterite tense and the imperfect.

describes the difference between the preterite tense and the imperfect.

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In english, describes the difference between the preterite tense and the imperfect. (En su propio palabras) also gives (Dar) 2 examples (examples) in spanish - a sentence in the preterite tense, and another (otra) in the imperfect. (10 Puntos)

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updated Jan 25, 2012
edited by 00494d19
posted by san1

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Hi there, this looks like homework! We don't do homework here, but we would love to correct your work. Feel free to post your attempt here and then we'll give your the corrections.

Here is some help:

Preterit

Imperfect

Preterit vs. Imperfect

Read those three articles above. This will answer the first part of your question and help you with the "dar" part.

Dar conjugation

Those above articles have great adverbial phrases which trigger either the preterit or the imperfect. It'd be a great idea to include those in your dar sentences. If you click the above link, you will find dar's preterit conjugation and imperfect conjugation. Its normal in the imperfect, but careful in the preterit...it's irregular!

Good luck, and again, please post your attempt when you are finished so we can correct you.

updated Jan 24, 2012
edited by SonrisaDelSol
posted by SonrisaDelSol
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Welcome to the form! We can't do your homework for you unfortunately but I can give you a hint:

Preterit: One action, completed.

Imperfect: Multiple actions, or a single uncompleted action taking place over an unspecified amount of time.

updated Jan 24, 2012
posted by BradyLabuda
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Welcome to the forum!

Forum rules prevents anyone from doing your homework for you.

You can try to do it yourself, post your efforts here, and you will probably get some help.

updated Jan 24, 2012
posted by pesta
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You have to give an example of a past tense sentence and a present or future tense question.

updated Jan 24, 2012
posted by savvyshopper