Simple past
Used in:
- To talk about something that happen in the past.
- Activities realized in a specific moment, time ago. Use of time markers is necessary
Grammar Simple past statements - regular verbs
Affirmative
Subject + verb in the past + complement
Examples:
I played a video game.
You studied math.
He watched a movie.
She wanted to stay home.
We cooked italian food.
They chatted online.
Negative
Subject + didn't + verb base form + complement
Examples:
I didn't play chess
You didn't study English
He didn't watch TV
She didn't want to go out.
We didn't cook Chinese food.
They didn't chat very long.
Past tense endings
watch --> watched
invite --> invited
play --> played
study --> studied
chat --> chatted
Simple past yes/no questions and short answers
Auxiliar Did + subject + verb base form + complement + ?
Did you go out a lot last week?
Yes, I did. I went to a movie and a party.
No, I didn't. I didn't go out a lot.
Did you play tennis last weekend?
Yes, I did. I played tennis last Sunday.
No, I didn't. I didn't play tennis.
