Past Simple Negative form

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What is the Past Simple Negative form?

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The Past Simple Negative form is used to express that an action did not happen in the past. It is formed using 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb.

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How do you form the Past Simple Negative for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use 'did not' (or 'didn't') + base form of the verb. Example: 'I did not play.'

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How do you form the Past Simple Negative for irregular verbs?

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For irregular verbs, use 'did not' (or 'didn't') + base form of the verb. Example: 'She did not go.'

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What is the negative form of 'He felt very well yesterday'?

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The negative form is 'He did not feel very well yesterday.'

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What is the negative form of 'I was at home last night'?

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The negative form is 'I was not at home last night.'

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What is the negative form of 'I went to NY last year'?

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The negative form is 'I did not go to NY last year.'

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What is the negative form of 'They ate the dinner yesterday'?

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The negative form is 'They did not eat the dinner yesterday.'

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What is the negative form of 'He liked the ice cream'?

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The negative form is 'He did not like the ice cream.'

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What is the contraction for 'did not'?

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The contraction for 'did not' is 'didn't'.

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Can 'was not' be contracted?

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Yes, 'was not' can be contracted to 'wasn't'.