past simple

past simple

1. form

   • rregular verbs ed
     • after a final e only add d
     • final consonant after a short, stressed vowel or l as final consonant after a vowel is doubled
     • final consonant after a short, stressed vowel or l as final consonant after a vowel is doubled
   • iregular verbs
     • positive
       • i spoke
     • negative
       • i did not speak
     • question
       • Did i speak?

2. Use of Simple Past

   • actions in the past taking place one after the other
     • He came in, took off his coat and sat down.
   • action in the past taking place once, never or several times
     • He visited his parents every weekend.
   • if sentences type II
     • If I had a lot of money, I would share it with you.
   • action in the past taking place in the middle of another action
     • When I was having breakfast, the phone suddenly rang.

3. Past