The preterite contrasted with the imperfect
Complete each sentence by selecting the most appropriate verb form.
-Ayer cuando llegué a la oficina, la secretaria no _____ allí.
A) estaba
B) estuvo

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The correct answer is "estaba" because the sentence describes a past ongoing situation without a definite end, which is best expressed by the imperfect tense in Spanish.

The Preterite Contrasted with the Imperfect