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Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense?
- She go to the store yesterday.
- They visited their grandmother last month. (correct)
- He plays football last week.
- I am watching a movie yesterday.
What is the past simple form of the verb 'to eat'?
What is the past simple form of the verb 'to eat'?
- Ate (correct)
- Eats
- Eaten
- Eating
Which sentence is NOT in the past simple tense?
Which sentence is NOT in the past simple tense?
- I saw that movie last week.
- We traveled to Spain last summer.
- She studied for her exam.
- He runs every morning. (correct)
How do you form the past simple for regular verbs?
How do you form the past simple for regular verbs?
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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of negative past simple?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of negative past simple?
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Study Notes
Understanding Past Simple Tense
- The past simple tense describes actions that occurred and were completed in the past.
- Example of a correct past simple sentence: "She walked to the store."
Past Simple Form of 'To Eat'
- The past simple form of the verb 'to eat' is 'ate.'
- Usage in a sentence: "He ate his lunch quickly."
Identifying Past Simple Tense
- A sentence that is NOT in the past simple tense might use present or future tense, e.g., "I am eating lunch."
Forming Past Simple for Regular Verbs
- Regular verbs form the past simple by adding "-ed" to the base form, e.g., "walk" becomes "walked."
- Notable exceptions and irregular verbs do not follow this pattern.
Correct Use of Negative Past Simple
- To form a negative past simple sentence, use "did not" (or "didn't") followed by the base form of the verb, e.g., "She did not go to the party."
- Ensures clarity that the action did not occur in the past.
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