Intermediate 1 ESOL Grammar: The Correct Tense The Past Simple.
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Intermediate 1 ESOL Grammar: The Correct Tense
The Past Simple
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The Past Simple
Use the past simple: to talk about the past when an action has
been completed.
Last weekend I decided to go to Aberdeen. I travelled by train. I stayed with my sister.
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The Past Simple
To form the past simple:
add –ed: stayed, walked, add –d if the verb ends in –e: decided double the last letter of some verbs:
travel/travelled, stop/stopped.
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The Past Simple
Many verbs are irregular:
write - wrote go - went see - saw buy - bought take - took
There are many more. You will have to learn them!
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The Past Simple
How do I ask questions?
You should use did + infinitive:
Did you see your friend yesterday? Did they arrive safely? Did I leave my book here? Did he enjoy the film last night?
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The Past Simple
How do I form a negative?
You should use didn’t + infinitive:
They didn’t leave on time. I didn’t see the film. She didn’t go on holiday. You didn’t pass the test.