Simple Past Tense indicates an action which is completed at a definite time in the past.
Past Simple Tense – Detailed Expression
| POSITIVE (+) | NEGATIVE (-) | QUESTION (?) |
| I started | I did not start | Did I start |
| You started | You did not start | Did you start |
| He started | He did not start | Did he start |
| She started | She did not start | Did she start |
| It started | It did not start | Did it start |
| We started | We did not start | Did we start |
| You started | You did not start | Did you start |
| They started | They did not start | Did they start |
Positive Sentences
- We watched the news last night.
- They went to the party yesterday.
- She read the book.
- He drew beautiful pictures last week.
- I learnt Spanish last summer.
- You gave the present to your friend.
- We bought a new car.
Negative Sentences
- We did notwatch the news last night.
- They did not go to the party yesterday.
- She did not read the book.
- He did not draw beautiful pictures last week.
- I did not learn Spanish last summer.
- You did not give the present to your friend.
- We did not buy a new car.
Question Sentences
- Didwe watch the news last night?
- Didthey go to the party yesterday?
- Did sheread the book?
- Did hedraw beautiful pictures last week?
- Did Ilearn Spanish last summer?
- Did yougive the present to your friend?
- Did we buy a new car?
