Check sibling questions

It is used to tell about things which have already happened

Example

  1. I worked in IBM Private Limited. 
  2. I loved that show.
  3. I hated my job
  4. I was a student
  5. They were friends

Note :-

In Simple Past,we always use Second form of verb like

Worked, loved, hated, was, were

Rules for Simple Past


Comparison Simple Present and Simple Past



Convert simple present in simple past

I cut the apple into 2 pieces

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I cut the apple into 2 pieces

Explanation

  • Second form of 'cut' is 'cut' only

I am hungry

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I was hungry

Explanation

  • Second form of 'is' is 'was' 

Rahul weds Sonia

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Rahul wed Sonia

Explanation

  • Second form of 'weds' is 'wed' 

In Simple past we do not use “s”

They hit the ball very hard

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They hit the ball very hard

Explanation

  • Second form of 'hit ' is 'hit ' 

The shop is shut

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The shop was shut

Explanation

  • Second form of 'is' is 'was' 

I do my homework

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I did my homework

Explanation

  • Second form of 'do' is 'did' 

 

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