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Which tense is used to describe habitual actions or background information in the past?
Which tense is used to describe habitual actions or background information in the past?
- Present
- Future
- Preterite
- Imperfect (correct)
In which tense do we typically find specific actions or events that have a defined beginning and end in the past?
In which tense do we typically find specific actions or events that have a defined beginning and end in the past?
- Present
- Imperfect
- Future
- Preterite (correct)
Which tense is often used for describing emotional, physical, or mental states in the past?
Which tense is often used for describing emotional, physical, or mental states in the past?
- Imperfect (correct)
- Preterite
- Future
- Present
For actions that were in progress or were ongoing in the past, which tense is generally used?
For actions that were in progress or were ongoing in the past, which tense is generally used?
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Past Tenses
- The Simple Past tense is used to describe habitual actions or background information in the past.
- The Simple Past tense is typically used for specific actions or events that have a defined beginning and end in the past.
- The Past Continuous tense is often used for describing emotional, physical, or mental states in the past.
- The Past Continuous tense is generally used for actions that were in progress or were ongoing in the past.
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