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Preterite vs Imperfect Part III: Test #1

A. Choose between the preterite or the imperfect.

1. We wanted to buy the car.
comprar el auto.


2. The man refused to speak.
El hombre hablar.


3. They found out the news yesterday.
las noticias ayer.


4. We succeeded in lifting the piano.
levantar el piano.


5. I received a letter from my sister.
una carta de mi hermana.


6. Carmen used to have a house in Acapulco.
Carmen una casa en Acapulco.


7. Jorge met a charming young lady.
Jorge a una simpática señorita.


8. I wasn't able to remember his name.
No recordar su nombre.


9. Last night Juan found out the truth.
Anoche Juan la verdad.


10. The young ladies did not want to leave.
Las señoritas salir.


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