Froggy Jumps Preterite πΈ vs imperfect π¨ English detective quizOnline version Preterite vs imperfect English detective quiz by Nate Wolf 1 Remember that we use the PRETERITE πΈ verb endings for quick, snapshot actions! We use the IMPERFECT π¨ verb endings to set the scene, painting a picture! In this tough quiz, you will have to decide when to use each! Take your time! Ready? a β b β c β 2 It was very cold yesterday! a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 3 At 7:30 in the morning, I ate a warm bowl of oatmeal. a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 4 I left home at 8 in the morning. a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 5 I was wearing a scarf, gloves and a warm hat. a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 6 I ran to the park to meet my friend Alice. a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 7 Alice was also wearing a scarf, gloves and a warm hat. a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 8 All of a sudden, it began to snow! a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 9 Alice and I built a snowman! a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 10 The snowman had four eyes, a giant nose, two mouths and huge ears! a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 11 He was actually more of a snow monster! a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ 12 At 1 o'clock, we left the park and said adiΓ³s to the snow monster! a πΈ Preterite πΈ b π¨ Imperfect π¨ c βββ