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HOW TO FORMULATE SIMPLE PAST TENSE

we can use the following formula to make a simple past tense verb.

SUBJECT + PAST FORM OF THE VERB + OBJECT

It is important to learn how to make the base form into past form. In English language we have two kinds of verbs.

  1. Regular verbs

  2. Irregular verbs

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs do not modify their stem when they are conjugated. We generally add "ed" or "d" to make them past or past participle form. Accordingly both past participle and the past form of the regular verbs are the same. All of the ways are mentioned as follows.


The followings are some of the examples for regular verbs.


POSITIVE FORM

Subject + past form of the verb + object
Ex;- 
  • I talked to my best friend yesterday.
  • J.K Rowling wrote Harry Potter.
  • My mother cooked a delicious meal two hours ago.
  • Richard drank two bottles of water last day.
  • A large truck came around the corner.

NEGETIVE FORM

Subject + didn't (did not) + base Verb + object



Ex;- 
    • The old man didn't ran fast.
    • My father didn't read the newspaper aloud.
    • It didn't rained last week.
    • I didn't do any mistake in my assignment.
    • We didn't shout at the library.

    QUESTION FORM

    Did + subject + base verb + object?
    Ex;- 
      • Did you feel uncomfortable yesterday?
      • Did they have dinner last night?
      • Did the maid treat you well?
      • Did I explain you everything?
      • Did you change your permanent residence?

      NEGETIVE QUESTION FORM

      Didn't + subject + base verb + object?

       Ex;- 

      • Didn't you complete your home work?
      • Didn't we win the match last year?
      • Didn't you watch the movie with your friends?
      • Didn't they participate in activities?
      • Didn't I give you the book?
       

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