Choose the correct imperfect form of ser for the subject 'él'.

Choose the correct imperfect form of ser for the subject 'él'.

• A. Eran
• B. Éramos
• C. Era
• D. Eras

Answer: (C)

Imperfect describes a past state or habit. For the verb ser, this form is irregular in the imperfect, and with the subject él it becomes era. So, saying “Él era …” expresses a past, ongoing description or role, like “Él era profesor” (He was a professor). The other forms correspond to different subjects: eras is you were, éramos is we were, and eran is they were.

Imperfect describes a past state or habit. For the verb ser, this form is irregular in the imperfect, and with the subject él it becomes era. So, saying “Él era …” expresses a past, ongoing description or role, like “Él era profesor” (He was a professor).

The other forms correspond to different subjects: eras is you were, éramos is we were, and eran is they were.