Cloze: Complete the paragraph by filling in the missing terms.

Preterite Vs. Imperfect

Read the Paragraph describing a young girl's experience in the airport. Complete with the best tense. Choose Imperfect if it is describing and providing background information. Choose preterite if it tells of single actions.



A long time ago I was in an airport.[I was] a little nervous because [I was traveling] alone and did not [know] anyone in the United States. [It was ] good weather, but [I was feeling] a little sad. While [I was waiting] my turn to invoice the suitcases, [I spoke] with several young girls who were also [were waiting in line] . Before arriving at the counter with my bags, [I had] to talk to an officer of the United States. The officer asked many questions about my bags. After that, I got ] my boarding pass and at that time... [I began ] my international traveling adventures!

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Realidades Niveles I, II , y III
Rittman High School
Rittman, OH

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