Past Simple
The past simple is used for completed actions in the past.
Formation
Regular verbs: Add -ed to the base form
- work → worked
- play → played
- study → studied
Irregular verbs: Learn the past form
- go → went
- have → had
- see → saw
When to Use
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Completed actions in the past
- I visited Paris last year.
- She finished her homework yesterday.
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Past habits (with time expressions)
- I played tennis when I was young.
- He worked there for five years.
Tip
Time expressions: yesterday, last week, in 2020, ago - I saw him two days ago. - They moved to London last month.
Practice Exercises
Multiple Choice
A2Which sentence is correct?
Fill in the Blank
A2She English for three years.
Hint: Regular verb: study + -ed
Sentence Transformation
A2Original
He plays football.
Task: Transform to past simple
Hint: Add -ed to regular verbs
Find the Error
A2Click on the incorrect word:
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