Understanding Past Simple Tense

Emily introduces the past simple tense, explaining its usage for actions completed in the past. She details when to use it, such as for past events, long actions, and past habits, and how to form it using regular and irregular verbs. The video also covers forming questions and negatives in the past simple tense. Emily encourages practice by reflecting on past actions and concludes with a proverb emphasizing the importance of practice.

What is the primary use of the past simple tense?

• To describe future plans

• To talk about ongoing actions

• To express hypothetical situations

• To discuss simple actions completed in the past

Which of the following is a correct example of past simple tense?

• I am going to the store.

• I went to the store.

• I go to the store.

• I will go to the store.

Which time marker is commonly used with the past simple tense?

• Tomorrow

• Next year

• In the future

• Yesterday

Which of the following is NOT a time marker for past simple tense?

• Last year

• Next week

• In 1998

• Yesterday

Which sentence correctly uses a time marker with past simple tense?

• I will visit my friend tomorrow.

• I visit my friend every day.

• I visited my friend yesterday.

• I am visiting my friend now.

How is the past simple tense used for long actions?

• To describe actions that will happen in the future

• To describe actions that are hypothetical

• To describe actions that started and ended in the past

• To describe actions that are still happening

Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense for a habit?

• I often played basketball when I was young.

• I am often playing basketball.

• I often play basketball.

• I will often play basketball.

What is the formula for forming a positive sentence in the past simple tense?

• Subject + will + verb

• Subject + has/have + verb

• Subject + is/am/are + verb

• Subject + verb (past form) + other parts

How do regular verbs form their past tense?

• By adding -s

• By adding -ing

• By adding -ed

• By changing the verb completely

Which of the following is an irregular verb in the past simple tense?

• Walked

• Played

• Went

• Talked