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What does the term 'simple' refer to in 'simple past' tense?
It is used to distinguish the construction that uses plain past tense alone.
What is the rule for forming the simple past tense of regular verbs ending in -e?
Add only -d to the end.
How is the past tense of regular verbs ending in -y formed?
Change to -ied.
What is the simple past tense also known as?
Preterite.
What is the primary use of the simple past tense?
To describe events in the past.
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