Simple past (prétérit)

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The simple past tense is used for completed action in the past
Verb + ed
The simple past form for irrregular verbs:
Refer to your irregular verbs list

The simple past form for regular verbs:
Verb + ed
The simple past form for irrregular verbs:
Refer to your irregular verbs list

  • Often, sometimes, always…
  • Last week, when I was a child, six weeks ago…
  • The other day, ages ago, a long time ago…

When I was a child I often played football.

Last week I was sick.

They broke up a long time ago.