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Past Simple

The document discusses the past simple tense in English. It is used to talk about actions that were completed in the past. Examples are provided of using the past simple form of regular and irregular verbs in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Common past tense verbs and their uses are also listed.

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Past Simple

The document discusses the past simple tense in English. It is used to talk about actions that were completed in the past. Examples are provided of using the past simple form of regular and irregular verbs in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Common past tense verbs and their uses are also listed.

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Past Simple

We use the Past Simple to talk about an action that was in


the past. The action started and finished in the past, too.

irregular verb

Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon on 20th July,


1969

past simple form

the action was in the


past and finished
We also use the Past Simple to talk about past
habits
past verb
it was quite natural
for him

Jim usually spent time playing


computer games
The Past Simple is used for past states

passive voice
past verb

I was pleased with my


results
The Past Simple is used when we talk about an
actions happened after one another

past verb
irregular past verb

I opened the door and saw


my friend
Affirmative

Subject + verb + ed  

I skipped.  

Negative

Subject + did not + infinitive without to

They didn't go.

Interrogative

Did + subject + infinitive without to

Did she arrive?

Interrogative negative

Did not + subject + infinitive without to

Didn't you play?


Subject Verb

  Be Have Do

I was had did

You were had did

He/She/It was had did

We were had did

You were had did

They were had did


Put one o f these verbs in each sentence:
buy catch cost drink fall hurt sell spend teach throw win write
1 Mozart ...wrote .. more than 600 pieces of music.
2 ‘How did you learn to drive?’ ‘My father...............................me.’
3 We couldn’t afford to keep our car, so we................................. it.
4 I was very thirsty. I ................................. the water very quickly.
5 Paul and I played tennis yesterday. He’s much better than me, so h
e ................................. easily.
6 Don...............................down the stairs this morning and his leg.
7 Jim ............................... the ball to Sue, who................................... it.
8 Ann.................................a lot of money yesterday.
She................................. a dress which …………………$100.

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