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Past Simple |
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| I worked. |
I didn't |
We worked. |
We didn't |
| He worked. |
He didn't |
You worked. |
You didn't |
| She worked. |
She didn't |
They worked. |
They didn't |
| It worked. |
It didn't work. |
Completed Events
The Past Simple is used to express single events, thoughts
and
feelings completed before the time of speaking.
I went to work. She forgot her money.
They
wanted to leave early.
Short Answers
| Did I eat breakfast? |
Yes, I did. |
No, I didn't. |
| Did he eat breakfast? |
Yes, he did. |
No, he didn't. |
| Did she eat breakfast? |
Yes, she did. |
No, she didn't. |
| Did it eat breakfast? |
Yes, it did. |
No, it didn't. |
| Did we eat breakfast? |
Yes, we did. |
No, we didn't. |
| Did you eat breakfast? |
Yes, you did. |
No, you didn't. |
| Did they eat breakfast? |
Yes, they did. |
No, they didn't. |
Practice Dialogs
Practice the dialogs with a friend. Try to use the
different expressions.
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1. (worked in the garden / played tennis / went to the
movies) |
A: What did you do yesterday?
B: I worked in the garden.
A: Did your wife work with you?
B: Yes, she did.
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2. (French / English / German) |
A: Did you study last night?
B: Yes, I did.
A: What did you study?
B: I studied French.
A: What else did you do?
B: I watched TV.
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3. (chess, tennis / basketball, soccer) |
A: Did you play chess last night?
B: No, I didn't. I played tennis.
A: Did you play with your friend?
B: Yes, I did.
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4. (salad, hot dog / hamburger, piece of pie) |
A: Did you eat lunch today?
B: Yes, I did.
A: What did you eat?
B: I ate a salad.
A: What else did you eat?
B: I ate a hot dog.
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