Past Simple Negative form

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What is the Past Simple Negative form?

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The Past Simple Negative form is used to express that an action did not happen in the past. It is formed using 'did not' (or its contraction 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb.

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How do you form the Past Simple Negative for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use 'didn't' + base form of the verb. Example: 'didn't play'.

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How do you form the Past Simple Negative for irregular verbs?

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For irregular verbs, use 'didn't' + base form of the verb. Example: 'didn't go'.

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What is the base form of a verb?

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The base form of a verb is its simplest form, without any endings. For example, 'go', 'eat', 'play'.

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Complete the sentence: He ____________ the ice cream.

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didn't like.

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Complete the sentence: My brother ______________ exercises.

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didn't do.

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Complete the sentence: They _____________ the dinner yesterday.

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didn't eat.

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Complete the sentence: I ______________ to NY last year.

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didn't go.

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Complete the sentence: Mary and Andy _____________ married last Saturday.

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didn't get.

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What is the contraction of 'did not'?

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The contraction of 'did not' is 'didn't'.