Simple Past Tense Flashcard

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What is the Simple Past Tense?

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The Simple Past Tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. It often indicates a specific time when the action occurred.

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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 (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').

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What is the Simple Past Tense form of 'to be'?

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The Simple Past Tense forms of 'to be' are 'was' (for singular subjects) and 'were' (for plural subjects).

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How do you form the negative in the Simple Past Tense?

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To form the negative in the Simple Past Tense, use 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., 'did not go').

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What is the interrogative form in the Simple Past Tense?

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The interrogative form is created by placing 'did' before the subject and using the base form of the verb (e.g., 'Did you see?').

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What is the Simple Past Tense form of 'to have'?

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The Simple Past Tense form of 'to have' is 'had'.

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What is the difference between 'did' and 'does'?

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'Did' is used for past actions, while 'does' is used for present actions.

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How do you ask a question in the Simple Past Tense?

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To ask a question in the Simple Past Tense, start with 'Did', followed by the subject and the base form of the verb (e.g., 'Did she finish?').

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What is the Simple Past Tense form of 'to go'?

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The Simple Past Tense form of 'to go' is 'went'.

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What is the Simple Past Tense form of 'to eat'?

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The Simple Past Tense form of 'to eat' is 'ate'.