Past simple

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What is the past simple tense?

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

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How do you form the negative in the past simple tense?

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Use 'did not' (or 'didn't') + base form of the verb. Example: 'I did not go.'

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What is the past simple form of 'go'?

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The past simple form of 'go' is 'went.'

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How do you ask a question in the past simple tense?

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Use 'did' + subject + base form of the verb. Example: 'Did you go?'.

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What is the past simple form of 'be' for 'I'?

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The past simple form of 'be' for 'I' is 'was.'

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What is the past simple form of 'be' for 'they'?

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The past simple form of 'be' for 'they' is 'were.'

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Complete the sentence: 'Cristiano Ronaldo _________ playing football when he _________ very young.'

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started; was

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Complete the sentence: 'John and Peter __________ sick yesterday, so they _________ at home.'

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were; stayed

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What is the past simple form of 'have'?

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The past simple form of 'have' is 'had.'

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How do you express a completed action in the past?

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Use the past simple tense. Example: 'I finished my homework.'