5 Questions
What is the past tense form of 'swim'?
Swam
Which word is used to make negatives with the past simple?
Didn't
How do we form questions with the past simple?
Use 'did' + base form of the verb
When do questions with 'who' in the past simple often not use 'did'?
When referring to specific people or things
'He enjoyed being a student.' This sentence is in which tense?
Past simple
Study Notes
Verb Tenses
- The past tense form of the verb 'swim' is 'swam'.
Negations in the Past Simple
- The word 'not' is used to make negatives with the past simple tense.
Forming Questions in the Past Simple
- Questions in the past simple tense are formed using 'did' + the base form of the main verb.
Exceptions with 'Who'
- Questions starting with 'who' in the past simple tense often don't use 'did', e.g., 'Who swam in the lake?).
Sentence Analysis
- The sentence 'He enjoyed being a student.' is in the past simple tense.
Learn how to form the past simple tense, including irregular verbs, in English grammar. This quiz covers the most common irregular past tense forms and their usage in sentences.
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