English 12A

How do we use the past simple tense to talk about past events?

• By using the base form of the verb with irregular verbs

• By using the present perfect tense instead of the past simple tense

• By using the future tense instead of the past tense

• By using the base form of the verb with regular verbs or the past participle with irregular verbs to indicate actions completed in the past.

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Describe a situation where you felt happy in the past.

• Achieving my fitness goal last year made me feel happy.

• Getting stuck in traffic for hours

• Losing my wallet while traveling

• Eating a whole pizza by myself

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What are some examples of past routines that people usually have?

• Skipping meals randomly throughout the day

• Never showering or bathing

• Going to bed at a different time every night

• Examples of past routines that people usually have include waking up at a specific time every day, brushing teeth before bed, exercising in the morning, and having breakfast before work.

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Discuss a memorable past experience that you had.

• I once rode a unicorn through a rainbow

• I vividly remember my first solo backpacking trip through the mountains. The sense of freedom and self-reliance I felt during that journey was truly unforgettable.

• I discovered a hidden treasure in my backyard

• I had a picnic on Mars with aliens

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Narrate a past event that changed your life.

• One past event that changed my life was when I won the lottery and suddenly became rich overnight.

• One past event that changed my life was when I decided to pursue a career in a different field after realizing my passion and strengths aligned better with that area. This decision led me to new opportunities, personal growth, and a sense of fulfillment that I had not experienced before.

• One past event that changed my life was when I met a stranger who offered me a mysterious job opportunity that led to fame and fortune.

• One past event that changed my life was when I decided to drop out of school and pursue a life of traveling and adventure.

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When do we use the past simple tense to describe habits?

• When referring to actions that are currently happening

• When talking about future plans

• When referring to actions that were done repeatedly in the past but are not necessarily done now.

• When describing one-time events in the past

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Share a time when you felt regretful about a decision you made in the past.

• I felt regretful about choosing the wrong color for my car

• I once felt regretful about a decision I made in the past when I chose to drop out of a challenging course instead of persevering through it.

• I once regretted not buying a lottery ticket that ended up winning

• I regretted not eating breakfast before a long day of work

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What are some common phrases used to talk about past emotions?

• Future emotions phrases

• Common phrases used to talk about past emotions

• Present emotions phrases

• Weather forecast phrases

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Explain the importance of narrating past events accurately.

• Accurate narration of past events is irrelevant and unnecessary for understanding history.

• Narrating past events inaccurately helps in distorting historical facts and spreading false narratives.

• Accurate narration of past events helps in preserving historical truth, ensuring accountability, learning from mistakes, and maintaining credibility.

• Inaccurate narration of past events promotes misinformation and confusion.

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