Past simple and used to

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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. It often ends in -ed for regular verbs.

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What does 'used to' indicate?

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'Used to' indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true or relevant.

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How do you form the past simple for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, add -ed to the base form of the verb (e.g., 'play' becomes 'played').

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How do you form the past simple for irregular verbs?

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Irregular verbs do not follow a set pattern; their past forms must be memorized (e.g., 'go' becomes 'went').

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the past simple?

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The structure is 'did not' + base form of the verb (e.g., 'did not go').

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How do you ask a question in the past simple?

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Use 'Did' + subject + base form of the verb (e.g., 'Did you eat?').

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What is the difference between 'did' and 'used to'?

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'Did' is used for specific actions in the past, while 'used to' refers to past habits or states.

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Can 'used to' be used in the present tense?

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No, 'used to' only refers to past habits or states.

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What is the negative form of 'used to'?

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The negative form is 'did not use to' (e.g., 'I did not use to like vegetables').

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'used to'.

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I used to play soccer every Saturday.