Verb Endings
What is the ending for “yo” in -ar verbs in the imperfect tense?
-aba
Conjugate “ir” in the imperfect tense for “yo.”
iba
“I used to swim every summer.” - Identify the tense, and say the verb in spanish.
Imperfect (nadaba)
Cuando era niño, yo ___ (jugar) con mis amigos.
jugaba (imperfect)
“I used to read books.” →
Leía libros.
What is the ending for “ellos” in -er verbs in the preterite tense?
-ieron
What’s the preterite “yo” form of tener?
tuve
“I walked to school yesterday.” Identify the tense, and say the verb in spanish.
Preterite (caminé)
Ayer, nosotros ___ (ir) al cine.
fuimos (preterite)
“We went to the beach.” →
Fuimos a la playa.
What is the “nosotros” ending for -ir verbs in the imperfect?
-íamos
What’s “ser” in the imperfect tense for “nosotros”?
éramos
They used to eat dinner late.” Identify the tense, and say the verb in spanish.
Imperfect (comían)
Mi madre siempre ___ (cocinar) los domingos.
cocinaba (imperfect)
“She was funny.” →
Era graciosa.