1. Intermediate 1 ESOL Grammar: The Correct Tense
The Past Simple

2. The Past Simple Use the past simple:
to talk about the past when an action has been completed.
Last weekend I decided to go to Aberdeen. I travelled by train. I stayed with my sister.

3. The Past Simple To form the past simple: add –ed: stayed, walked,
add –d if the verb ends in –e: decided
double the last letter of some verbs: travel/travelled, stop/stopped.

4. The Past Simple Many verbs are irregular: write - wrote go - went
see - saw
buy - bought
take - took
There are many more. You will have to learn them!

5. The Past Simple How do I ask questions?
You should use did + infinitive:
Did you see your friend yesterday?
Did they arrive safely?
Did I leave my book here?
Did he enjoy the film last night?

6. The Past Simple How do I form a negative?
You should use didn’t + infinitive:
They didn’t leave on time.
I didn’t see the film.
She didn’t go on holiday.
You didn’t pass the test.