Past Simple Tense Structures and Usage

This video tutorial introduces the past simple tense, explaining its use for expressing completed actions in the past. It covers the formation of simple past sentences, including the use of regular and irregular verbs. Examples of simple past sentences are provided, along with guidance on forming negative and interrogative sentences. The video concludes with encouragement for further learning and exploration of English tenses.

What is the main use of the past simple tense?

• To express future plans

• To describe ongoing actions

• To talk about completed actions in the past

• To give instructions

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct structure for a past simple tense sentence?

• Subject + verb + ing

• Subject + is + verb

• Subject + will + verb

• Subject + verb 2 + object

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which verb form is used for regular verbs in the past simple tense?

• Base form

• Past participle

• Present participle

• Base form + ed

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is an example of an irregular verb in the past simple tense?

• Went

• Talked

• Played

• Walked

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How do you form a negative sentence in the past simple tense?

• Subject + is not + verb

• Subject + will not + verb

• Subject + was not + verb

• Subject + did not + base form of the verb

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct negative sentence in the past simple tense?

• She did not went to the market.

• She did not go to the market.

• She does not go to the market.

• She will not go to the market.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How do you form a question in the past simple tense?

• Is + subject + verb

• Will + subject + verb

• Does + subject + verb

• Did + subject + base form of the verb

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct question in the past simple tense?

• Does she go to the party?

• Will she go to the party?

• Did she go to the party?

• Did she went to the party?

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What should you do if you have questions about the past simple tense?

• Ignore them

• Ask a friend

• Write them in the comments section

• Search online

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D