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Most irregular past tense forms in English are formed by adding -ed
Most irregular past tense forms in English are formed by adding -ed
false
An example of a past simple question using 'did' is: Did she play tennis when she was younger.
An example of a past simple question using 'did' is: Did she play tennis when she was younger.
true
The past simple can be used to refer to the present or future in hypotheses (when we imagine something).
The past simple can be used to refer to the present or future in hypotheses (when we imagine something).
true
The verb 'write' is an example of an irregular past tense form in English.
The verb 'write' is an example of an irregular past tense form in English.
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We use 'did' to make questions with the past simple, except for questions with 'who'.
We use 'did' to make questions with the past simple, except for questions with 'who'.
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Study Notes
Forming Irregular Past Tense
- Most irregular past tense forms in English are not formed by adding -ed
- The verb 'write' is an example of an irregular past tense form
Past Simple Questions
- 'Did' is used to make questions with the past simple
- Exception: questions with 'who'
Past Simple Usage
- The past simple can be used to refer to the present or future in hypotheses (when we imagine something)
- Example: hypothesizing about the past to imagine a situation
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