Preterite vs Imperfect in Narration Quiz – C1 Practice
The difference between preterite and imperfect in narration is not a rule to memorize — it is a choice about what the tense does. Preterite moves the story forward; imperfect sets the scene. This 48-question C1 quiz drills the four advanced patterns — interruption, simultaneous ongoing actions, mental shifts, and habitual versus specific — plus the two tests (de repente, mientras) that resolve most choices, and the irregular preterites (dije, vine, quise, supe, puse) that appear constantly in real narration. Four sets, instant explanations, and a guide link if you want the full rules first.
