Questions: Preterit vs. Imperfect Which of the following is used to talk about descriptions? Imperfect tense Future tense Preterit tense

Preterit vs. Imperfect

Which of the following is used to talk about descriptions? Imperfect tense Future tense Preterit tense
Transcript text: Preterit vs. Imperfect Which of the following is used to talk about descriptions? Imperfect tense Future tense Preterit tense
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Analyze the question

The question asks which tense is used for descriptions.

Step 2: Recall the uses of each tense
  • Preterit: Used for completed actions in the past.
  • Imperfect: Used for ongoing actions, descriptions, and habitual actions in the past.
  • Future: Used for actions that will happen.
Step 3: Determine the correct tense

Descriptions refer to the state of something in the past, which aligns with the use of the imperfect tense.

Final Answer

Imperfect tense

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