Question

Write the Spanish translations of the following sentences. You will need to determine whether to use the preterite or the imperfect conjugations! 1. She met him at school. 2. We knew that it was true. 3. They wanted to help. 4. I knew her before. 5. John wasn't able to speak Spanish. *Note: This is a practice activity. Completing this activity will not only prepare you for future tests and assessments but, more importantly, it will enhance your language ability. This activity will not count towards your grade.

Answer 1

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1. ella lo conoció en la escuela

2. sablamod que era verded

3. querían ayudar

4. La conocía antes.

5.  John no podia  hablar español

Answer 2

Write the Spanish translations of the following sentences. You will need to determine whether to use the preterite or the imperfect conjugations!

1. She met him at school.  

Answer 1: Ella le conoció en el colegio.

Explanation: the action of the verb was performed only once in the past, so we must conjugate the verb in the preterite.

2. We knew that it was true.  

Answer 2: Nosotros sabíamos que era cierto.

Explanation: the action of the verbs was performed in the past and has not ended, so we must conjugate the verbs in the imperfect.

3. They wanted to help.

Answer 3: Ellos querían ayudar.

Explanation: the action of the main verb was performed in the past and has not ended, so we must conjugate that verb in the imperfect.

4. I knew her before.

Answer 4: Yo la conocí antes.

Explanation: the action of the verb was performed only once in the past, so we must conjugate the verb in the preterite.

5. John wasn't able to speak Spanish.

Answer 5: John no hablaba español.

Explanation: The action of the verb refers to something habitual in the past, so the verb must be conjugated in the imperfect.

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