Simple Past Tense

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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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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 simple past tense of the verb 'to be'?

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The simple past tense of 'to be' is 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects.

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What is the simple past tense of the verb 'to learn'?

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The simple past tense of 'to learn' can be 'learnt' or 'learned', depending on the dialect.

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What is the simple past tense of the verb 'to speak'?

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The simple past tense of 'to speak' is 'spoke'.

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What is the simple past tense of the verb 'to do'?

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The simple past tense of 'to do' is 'did'.

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What is the simple past tense of the verb 'to study'?

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The simple past tense of 'to study' is 'studied'.

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Can you give an example of a sentence using the simple past tense?

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Sure! 'I visited my grandmother last weekend.'

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What are some common time expressions used with the simple past tense?

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Common time expressions include 'yesterday', 'last week', '10 years ago', and 'last Tuesday'.

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What is the difference between regular and irregular verbs in the simple past tense?

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Regular verbs form the simple past by adding '-ed', while irregular verbs have unique past forms that must be memorized.