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What does the term 'simple' refer to in 'simple past' tense?
What does the term 'simple' refer to in 'simple past' tense?
- It refers to verbs that end in -ed.
- It refers to the basic form of past tense.
- It is easy to use.
- It is used to distinguish the construction that uses plain past tense alone. (correct)
What is the rule for forming the simple past tense of regular verbs ending in -e?
What is the rule for forming the simple past tense of regular verbs ending in -e?
- Add only -d to the end. (correct)
- Change to -ed.
- Change to -ied.
- Add -ed to the end.
How is the past tense of regular verbs ending in -y formed?
How is the past tense of regular verbs ending in -y formed?
- Change to -ied. (correct)
- Change to -yed.
- Add -ed to the end.
- Add only -d to the end.
What is the simple past tense also known as?
What is the simple past tense also known as?
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What is the primary use of the simple past tense?
What is the primary use of the simple past tense?
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