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Past simple
1.
2. There are two types of verbs:
Regular verbs
- Add –ed at the end of the word.
- Call Called
- I called an ambulance.
Irregular verbs
- The word changes.
- Go Went
- I went to the cinema.
3. We use the verb did as auxiliary verb.
The “action verb” is written in its infinitive
form.
I didn’t drink water.
(didn’t + infinitive)
I didn’t drank water.
(didn’t + verb in past)
4. We use the verb did as auxiliary verb.
The “action verb” is written in its infinitive
form.
Did he speak English?
(did + infinitive)
Did he spoke English?
(did + verb in past)
5. We use past simple to express finished
actions in the past.
Past PresentAction