Past Simple - Meester Gijs https://meestergijs.nl/unit/video-2/?id=2252
The Past Simple is used to:
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The Past Simple is constructed in a sentence:
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The Past Simple in a few examples:
!! To form the past simple you add '-ed' to the verb. However: there are exceptions. Irregular verbs change as a whole, you cannot ad 'ed'. These verbs are not following the rules and you need to study these. You can find a list of Irregular verbs on page 288 of your book or in the menu on the left: 'list of irregular verbs'.
You can use the Past Simple in three different kinds of sentences:
Affirmative | Negative | Interrogative |
Claire wrote her name on the paper. | Claire didn't write her name on the paper. | Did Claire write her name on the paper? |
Tom printed the letters this morning. | Tom didn't print the letters this morning. |
Did Tom print the letters this morning? |
They poored juice in the glasses a few minutes ago. | They didn't poor juice in the glasses a few minutes ago. | Did they poor juice in the glasses a few minutes ago? |
I shook the bottle of coke. | I didn't shake the bottle of coke. | Did I shake the bottle of coke? |