Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Usage of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

General Rules of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Helping Verb of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

“Did” as Helping Verb in Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Examples of “Did” as Helping Verb in Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

1. Did she go to the market?
2. Did they complete the project on time?
3. Did you call your mother yesterday?
4. Did he play football last Sunday?
5. Did we win the match?
6. She did not go to the market.
7. They did not complete the project on time.
8. You did not call your mother yesterday.
9. He did not play football last Sunday.
10. We did not win the match.
11. Did she not go to the market?
12. Did they not finish their homework?
13. Did you not receive the parcel?
14. Did he not enjoy the movie?
15. Did we not meet last week?

Formula for Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Formula for Declarative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Examples of Declarative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

1. She visited her grandparents last weekend.
2. They watched a movie last night.
3. I finished my homework before dinner.
4. He played football with his friends yesterday.
5. We traveled to Turkey last summer.
6. The baby cried loudly.
7. My brother bought a new phone.
8. She baked a chocolate cake.
9. I read that book last year.
10. The dog barked at the stranger.

Formula for Negative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Examples of Negative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

1. She did not go to school yesterday.
2. They did not eat dinner last night.
3. He did not watch the movie.
4. I did not meet her at the party.
5. We did not play football last weekend.
6. The dog did not bark at the stranger.
7. You did not finish your homework.
8. John did not call me in the evening.
9. The train did not arrive on time.
10. My parents did not travel last month.

Formula for Interrogative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Examples of Interrogative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Yes/No Questions

1. Did you finish your homework?
2. Did she call you last night?
3. Did they go to the party?
4. Did he watch the movie?
5. Did it rain yesterday?
6. Did you enjoy the concert?
7. Did he open the gift?
8. Did she bake a cake?
9. Did we miss the train?
10. Did they complete the project?

Wh- Questions (What/When/Where/Why/Which/Who)

1. Where did you go last weekend?
2. What did she say to you?
3. When did they arrive?
4. Why did he leave early?
5. How did you solve the problem?
6. What did you eat for dinner?
7. Where did she put the keys?
8. When did he visit his grandparents?
9. Why did they cancel the trip?
10. How did you learn English?

Formula for Interrogative-Negative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Examples of Interrogative-Negative Sentences of Simple Past Tense|Past Indefinite Tense

Yes/No Questions

1. Did he not go to school yesterday?
2. Did they not finish the project on time?
3. Did she not call you last night?
4. Did you not see the movie?
5. Did we not meet him at the party?
6. Did it not rain last evening?
7. Did John not attend the meeting?
8. Did the teacher not explain the topic clearly?
9. Did your parents not allow you to travel?
10. Did I not tell you the truth?

Wh- Questions (What/When/Where/Why/Which/Who)

1. Why did she not come to the party?
2. When did you not attend the class?
3. Where did he not go during the holidays?
4. What did they not understand in the lesson?
5. Who did you not invite to the event?
6. Why did they not reply to your message?
7. When did he not help you with your work?
8. Where did you not find your lost keys?
9. What did we not do correctly?
10. Who did she not meet at the conference?

Double Sentences

Same Subject in both Sentences

1. She woke up early and went to the market.
2. He missed the bus because he got up late.
3. They played cricket but lost the match.
4. I bought a book and read it in one day.
5. She studied hard, so she passed the exam.

Different Subjects in the Two Parts

1. I entered the room when he turned off the lights.
2. She was cooking while her brother cleaned the room.
3. The teacher asked a question, and the student answered quickly.
4. They visited us after we returned from school.
5. My father drove the car, and my mother gave him directions.

Simple Past + Present Simple

1. She called me yesterday, but now she ignores my messages.
2. I met him last week, and he still remembers my name.
3. We went to the museum, but it doesn’t interest me anymore.
4. They helped us a lot, so my father respects them.
5. He told the truth, and now everyone trusts him.

Simple Past + Present Continuous

1. I ate my lunch, but she is still eating.
2. We watched a movie, and now they are playing a game.
3. She completed the task, while he is still working on it.
4. He left the office, but I am waiting for my manager.
5. I cleaned the room, and my sister is decorating it.

Simple Past + Present Perfect

1. I lost my phone, but I have found it now.
2. She met her friend, and they have stayed in touch since.
3. We missed the flight, but the airline has arranged another.
4. He forgot his password, but now he has reset it.
5. I broke the vase, and my mother has already forgiven me.

Simple Past + Simple Future

1. He finished his project, so he will submit it tomorrow.
2. I saw the report, and I will discuss it in the meeting.
3. She cleaned the kitchen, and I shall cook the dinner.
4. We talked to the manager, and he will call us back.
5. They visited the museum, and they will go again next month.

Simple Past + Past Perfect

1. She cried a lot because she had lost her wallet.
2. We missed the train that had already left.
3. I visited the museum after I had finished my homework.
4. He apologized because he had made a mistake.
5. They left the party after they had met the host.

Simple Past + Future Perfect

1. We reached the venue, but the ceremony will have started by then.
2. I called her yesterday, and by tomorrow she will have replied.
3. They arrived late, so the meeting will have ended already.
4. He left the office, and by now he will have reached home.
5. She finished the exam, and by next week she will have received the result.

Simple Past + Could

1. I tried to open the box, but I could not do it.
2. I ran fast, but I could not catch the bus.
3. She tried hard, yet she couldn’t solve the puzzle.
4. They asked politely, so I could give them a discount.
5. He looked everywhere, but he couldn’t find his keys.
6. We called many times, but she couldn’t hear us.

Simple Past + Should

1. She saw the mistake, so she should have corrected it.
2. I forgot my umbrella; I should have checked the weather.
3. She failed the test, so she should have studied more.
4. He ignored the signs, but he should have been careful.
5. They missed the chance, and they should regret it.
6. I ate too much, and I should take a walk now.

Simple Past + Would

1. I helped him, even though he would not help me.
2. I asked for help, but he would not listen.
3. She invited them, and they said they would come.
4. He promised me, but he would always break his word.
5. We told her the truth, and she said she would support us.
6. I gave him my pen, knowing he would return it.

Simple Past + Might

1. He said sorry, but he might have lied.
2. I saw him yesterday, but he might not remember me.
3. She took a wrong turn, so she might have gotten lost.
4. They refused the offer, though it might have helped them.
5. I sent the file, but it might not have reached you.
6. He called her, and she might call him back.

Simple Past + Must

1. They called you, but you must have been busy.
2. She looked tired; she must have worked hard.
3. I heard a noise; it must have come from the kitchen.
4. They left early, so they must have had an emergency.
5. He missed class; he must have been sick.
6. We finished late, so the teacher must have extended the class.