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Past Simple

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What is the Past Simple
We use the Past Simple to talk about actions that both started and ended in the past. It is one of the most commonly used tenses in the English language and it indicates that something has already happened.

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When do we use the Past Simple?
  1. To talk about events that happened in the past.                       
  •  I walked to school yesterday.
  • I watched a tv show last week.
2. To talk about moods/emotional states from the past.
  • I was a happy teenager.
  • I felt really upset when my best friend moved.
3. To talk about repeated actions in the past.                           
  • I visited my grandma every winter for ten years.
  • I studied every day last week.

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How do we form the Past Simple?
For regular verbs:
Positive sentences: Subject + add -ed to the base form/infinitive verb.
Negative sentences Subject + Did not/didn't  +  base form/infinitive verb.
Questions: Did + subject + base form/infinitive verb.
Example: Walk
  • Positive: I walked to the store yesterday.
  • Negative: I did not walk to the store yesterday.
  • Question Did I walk to the store yesterday?

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How do we form the Past Simple?
Verbs in the Past Simple do not change depending on the subject.
  • I walked
  • You walked
  • He/she walked
  • We walked
  • They walked

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Visit'

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Jump'

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Spelling exceptions: verbs ending in -Y
If the -y is preceded by a vowel .(klinker) Example: 'Enjoy'
-> verb + ed (same rule as before)
  • I enjoyed our walk yesterday.
BUT
If the -y is preceded by a consonant. (medeklinker) Example: 'Hurry'
-> -y becomes i + add -ed
  • He hurried to catch the last train home.

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Reply'

Slide 9 - Question ouverte

Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Play'

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Enjoy'

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Study'

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Spelling exceptions: Verb ends with a stressed vowel followed by a consonant
Example: Stop
Double the consonant + add -ed.
  • I stopped at the train station on my way home yesterday.
  • You stopped by the store after work last night.
  • We stopped for lunch at that little café last week.
  • They stopped to admire the sunset.

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Nap'

Slide 14 - Question ouverte

Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Beg'

Slide 15 - Question ouverte

Spelling exceptions: The verb ends in an -e
Example: Arrive
Verb + -d
  • I arrived at the airport early to catch my flight.
  • You arrived at the party just before the cake cutting.
  • We arrived at the museum before it opened to avoid the crowd.
  • They arrived at the concert venue excited to see their favourite band perform.

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Write 3 sentences in the Past Simple. One positive, one negative and one question. Use the verb 'Love'

Slide 17 - Question ouverte

Spelling exceptions: The verb ends with a vowel followed by an -L
Example: Travel
Double the L +-ed
  • I travelled to America last summer.
  • You travelled to the beach for your last vacation.
  • We travelled by train to get to our best friend's wedding.
  • They travelled across the country to attend the concert.

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What is the past simple of the verb 'Cancel' in the positive form?

Slide 19 - Question ouverte

Write a positive sentence in the past Simple, use the verb 'Excel'.

Slide 20 - Question ouverte

Short revision quiz quiz

Slide 21 - Diapositive

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'Jump'?
A
Jumped
B
Jumpped
C
Jumpied
D
Jumpd

Slide 22 - Quiz

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'Dance'?
A
Danceed
B
Dancced
C
Dancied
D
Danced

Slide 23 - Quiz

Write a positive sentence in the past Simple, use the verb 'Expel'.

Slide 24 - Question ouverte

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'Employ'?
A
Employed
B
Employyed
C
Emploied
D
Employied

Slide 25 - Quiz

Write a positive sentence in the past Simple, use the verb 'Chat'.

Slide 26 - Question ouverte

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'Try'?
A
Tryied
B
Tryeed
C
Tried
D
Tryed

Slide 27 - Quiz

What is the basic rule for forming the Past Simple of regular verbs?
A
Subject + base form of the verb + ied
B
Subject + base form of the verb + -ing
C
Subject + base form of the verb + -ed
D
Subject + base form of the verb + -d

Slide 28 - Quiz

What is the rule when the base form of your verb ends in a vowel followed by a -y? (Example: Display)
A
Base form + -ed
B
-y -> -i + -ed
C
Base form + -d
D
-y -> -ie

Slide 29 - Quiz

What is the rule when the base form of your verb ends in a consonant followed by a -y (Example: Deny)
A
Base form + -ed
B
-y -> -i + -ed
C
Base form + -d
D
-y -> -ie

Slide 30 - Quiz

What is the rule when the base form of your verb ends in a stressed vowel followed by a consonant? (Example: Hug)
A
Consonant + -ed
B
Consonant + -ied
C
Double the consonant + ied
D
Double the consonant + -ed

Slide 31 - Quiz

What is the rule when the base form of your verb ends in an -e (Example: Close)
A
Base form + -ed
B
Base form + ied
C
Base form + -d
D
Base form + ie

Slide 32 - Quiz

What is the rule when the base form of your verb ends in a vowel followed by an -L (Example: Travel)
A
L + -ed
B
L + -ied
C
double the L + -ied
D
double the L + -ed

Slide 33 - Quiz

Add -ed
Y -> i + -ed
Double the consonant + ed
Add -d
Double the L + ed
Talk
Close
Climb
Shop
Employ
Instal
Cry
Label
Identify
Jog
Bake

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