Unlocking the Past: A
Guide to the Past Simple
Welcome to this presentation on the past simple tense! We will
explore its formation. Then we will cover use, and its
importance. This tense is key for narrating past events.
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Regular Verbs: The -ed Rule
Adding -ed Verbs Ending in -e Consonant-Vowel- Verbs Ending
Consonant consonant + Y
For most regular verbs, If the verb ends in "-e",
add "-ed" to the base just add "-d". A silent Double the final Change "y" into "I" + ed
form. This simple rule "e" simplifies the consonant. This is for
ex: study → studied
transforms verbs. process. verbs ending in CVC
Example: Bake → Baked
patterns.
Example: Walk → Walked Example: Stop → Stopped
Practice
Now that you've learned the rules, let's practice forming the
past simple tense with regular verbs. Try changing the
following verbs into their past simple form:
• Walk
• Bake
• Stop
• Study
Irregular Verbs: Memorization Required!
No -ed Pattern Common Examples Essential List
Irregular verbs do not follow • Go → Went Learn common irregular verbs.
the "-ed" rule. So, they require • See → Saw Practice will make you fluent.
memorization.
• Eat → Ate
Practice
Now that you've reviewed some examples, let's practice
forming the past simple tense with irregular verbs. Try
changing the following verbs into their past simple form:
• Go
• See
• Eat
• Take
• Come
• Know
• Get
• Give
Crafting Positive Sentences
Structure Regular Example Irregular Example
Subject + Past Simple Verb. It She cleaned her room yesterday. They went to the beach last
helps to complete your thought. weekend.
practice
Fill in the blanks with the past simple form of the verb in
parentheses to form positive sentences:
1. Yesterday, I __________ (walk) to the store.
2. Last night, she __________ (watch) a movie.
3. They __________ (play) football in the park last Sunday.
4. He __________ (eat) pizza for dinner.
5. We __________ (go) to the zoo last week.
Mastering Negative
Sentences
Use "didn't" Base Form Avoid Mistakes
Subject + didn't + Always use the Don't use the past
base form. This base form after tense after
negates the "didn't". "didn't".
action.
Give Examples
Fill in the blanks with the past simple form of the verb in parentheses to form positive sentences:
Yesterday, I _________ (walk) to the store.
• Answer: walked
Rewrite these sentences in the negative form:
She cleaned her room yesterday.
• Answer: She didn't clean her room yesterday.
Turn these statements into questions:
They went to the beach last weekend.
• Answer: Did they go to the beach last weekend?
Formulating Questions in
the Past Simple
1 Yes/No Questions
Start with "Did" + Subject + base form.
Example: Did you see that movie?
2 Wh- Questions
Use what, where, when, who, why, how.
Example: Where did you go on vacation?
3 Base Form
Use the base form in all questions.
Time Expressions: Context
Clues
1 Yesterday
Indicates the action happened the day before.
2 Last week/month/year
Refers to the previous week, month, or year.
3 Ago
Specifies a duration from the present.
4 In [past year]
States the action occurred in that year.
Time to Practice! Let's Review!
Transformation
She _____ (not/go) to the party.
Fill-in-the-blanks
Question Time
I _____ (visit) my grandmother last
Sunday. _____ (you/finish) your homework?
1 3
Rearrange These Sentences!
Rearrange These
1
dog brown The barked loudly.
Rearrange These
2
yesterday I store the to went.
Rearrange These
3
she party the enjoyed.
Key Takeaways and Next
Steps
1 2
Master Forms Practice
Regular and irregular verbs. Use in sentences and
conversations.
3
Time Context
Use time expressions effectively.
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How to Write About Your
Last Family Holiday
When describing your last family trip, include these details for
a great paragraph:
• Location: Where did you go? Briefly describe it.
• Activities: What did you do? List some highlights.
• Feelings: How did your family feel? Use describing words.
• Memorable Moments: Share a special or funny moment.
For example: "Last summer, we went to Hawaii's beaches. We
swam, built sandcastles, and saw local markets. We felt happy
watching the sunset, making memories. One funny moment
was when my brother wore his sunglasses backward all
afternoon, and we laughed a lot."
