Simple Past Tense


 
 
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Simple Past Tense

Simple Past Tense: show action that occurred and was completed at a particular time in the past

1. When we refer to an action that has already been completed before the time of speaking For example,

  • It snowed yesterday.
  • She cooked last afternoon.
  • 2. To indicate that something was done in the past as a habit. For example,

  • My mother always enjoyed gardening.
  • As a young girl, I exercised a lot.
  • 3. To express an action that occurred over a period of time in the past. For example,

  • I lived in New Delhi till the age of five.
  • The Rule for simple past negative is

    Subject + did + not + First form of Verb + Object. Example:

  • I didn’t buy a new camera last week.
  • Rahul did not complete his homework.
  • My mother didn’t cook soup.
  • How to ask a question: The Rule for asking question in the simple past tense is

    Did + Subject + First Form of Verb + Object ? Example:

  • Did you ask him for a party?
  • Did he play cards  with Suman?
  • Did they distribute sweets in the temple?
  • How to ask questions using ‘WH’ family words.

  • At what time did he go to play basket ball?
  • Where did they drop you?
  • When did she invite you?
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Convert it into Simple Present Tense. The traders suddenly_____________the prices of crude oil last year. 

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Convert it into Past Indefinite Tense. After 20 years together Paul and Julia  ________   a friendship . 

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Convert it into Simple Past Tense. Women and children ____________ a right to live their lives free from all forms of violence and abuse, and society_________ a duty to recognise and defend this right.

    Right Option : B
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