The document discusses the simple past tense in English grammar. It provides rules for forming simple past sentences using regular verbs like "wrote" and "did not write." Examples are given of simple past sentences containing a subject, verb, and object. The document also lists time signals that can be used with simple past tense and provides an exercise for readers to practice forming simple past sentences from prompts containing verbs and time phrases. Criteria for selecting the next president are listed as being smart, resolute, and religious.