Simple Past - Past Progressive

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What is the simple past tense used for?

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The simple past tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past.

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What is the past progressive tense used for?

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The past progressive tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing in the past, often in relation to another action.

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How do you form the simple past tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, the simple past tense is formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb.

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What is the structure of the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense is formed using 'was' or 'were' + the present participle (verb + -ing).

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Provide an example of a sentence using the simple past tense.

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I visited my grandmother last weekend.

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Provide an example of a sentence using the past progressive tense.

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I was reading a book when the phone rang.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were' in the past progressive tense?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

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How do you negate a simple past tense verb?

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To negate a simple past tense verb, use 'did not' + base form of the verb (e.g., I did not go).

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How do you negate a past progressive tense verb?

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To negate a past progressive tense verb, use 'was not' or 'were not' + present participle (e.g., I was not eating).

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What is the role of time expressions in the simple past tense?

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Time expressions like 'yesterday,' 'last week,' and 'in 2010' indicate when the action took place.