5 Questions
Which of the following is an example of an irregular past tense form?
I walked a mile to school every day.
What is the correct negative form in the past simple tense?
They didn't go to Spain this year.
Which auxiliary verb is used to make questions with the past simple?
do
In which situation do questions with 'who' often not use the auxiliary verb 'did'?
'Who wrote Don Quixote.'
When can the past simple be used to refer to the present or future?
When imagining something
Study Notes
Irregular Past Tense Forms
- "go" is an example of a verb with an irregular past tense form, which is "went".
Negative Forms in the Past Simple
- The correct negative form in the past simple tense is formed using "did not" + the base form of the verb.
Forming Questions in the Past Simple
- The auxiliary verb "did" is used to make questions with the past simple.
Questions with 'who' in the Past Simple
- Questions with 'who' often do not use the auxiliary verb 'did' when the subject of the sentence is the person performing the action.
Using the Past Simple for the Present or Future
- The past simple can be used to refer to the present or future when describing a hypothetical or uncertain situation, or when expressing a wish or desire.
Test your knowledge of irregular past tense forms in English with this quiz. Learn to use the past tense to talk about past events and actions.
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