The Past Simple

The past simple of _________verbs is typically formed by adding -ED to the infinitive.

Example: I started basketball in 2019.

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I read three novels last summer.

I had a difficult maths exam last week.

These are examples of ____________verbs. They don't follow a specific pattern.

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"I didn't go to school yesterday"

We form the negative by adding _______ before the infinitve form of the verb.

The past form of the verb 'BE' is was/were.

We use was with...

• YOU/WE/THEY

• HE/SHE/IT/ I

The past form of the verb 'BE' is was/were.

We use were with...

• YOU/WE/THEY

• I/HE/SHE/IT

We use the PAST SIMPLE to describe...

• habits, repeated actions and routines

• actions happening now

• actions and situations that started and finished in the past

• temporary situations

"Did you travel last summer? "

What type of question is it?

• WH-QUESTION

• YES/NO QUESTION

"Where did you go last weekend?"

What type of question is it?

• WH-QUESTION

• YES/NO QUESTION

PLAY,WATCH,VISIT,TRAVEL AND STUDY ARE EXAMPLES OF...

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• REGULAR VERBS

READ, EAT, DRINK, GO, DO AND SLEEP ARE EXAMPLES OF...

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