trip past simple form

Conjugation verb trip

Model : stop

Auxiliary : have , be

Other forms: trip oneself / not trip

Contractions

• he/she/it trips
• you tripped
• he/she/it tripped
• they tripped

Present continuous

• I am tripping
• you are tripping
• he/she/it is tripping
• we are tripping
• they are tripping

Present perfect

• I have tripped
• you have tripped
• he/she/it has tripped
• we have tripped
• they have tripped
• I will trip
• you will trip
• he/she/it will trip
• we will trip
• they will trip

Future perfect

• I will have tripped
• you will have tripped
• he/she/it will have tripped
• we will have tripped
• they will have tripped

Past continous

• I was tripping
• you were tripping
• he/she/it was tripping
• we were tripping
• they were tripping

Past perfect

• I had tripped
• you had tripped
• he/she/it had tripped
• we had tripped
• they had tripped

Future continuous

• I will be tripping
• you will be tripping
• he/she/it will be tripping
• we will be tripping
• they will be tripping

Present perfect continuous

• I have been tripping
• you have been tripping
• he/she/it has been tripping
• we have been tripping
• they have been tripping

Past perfect continuous

• I had been tripping
• you had been tripping
• he/she/it had been tripping
• we had been tripping
• they had been tripping

Future perfect continuous

• I will have been tripping
• you will have been tripping
• he/she/it will have been tripping
• we will have been tripping
• they will have been tripping

Perfect participle

• having tripped

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The past tense of trip is tripped

The Forms of Trip

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Past simple

Past participle.

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Conjugation of the regular verb [trip]

Conjugation is the creation of derived forms of a verb from its principal parts by inflection (alteration of form according to rules of grammar). For instance, the verb "break" can be conjugated to form the words break, breaks, broke, broken and breaking.

The term conjugation is applied only to the inflection of verbs, and not of other parts of speech (inflection of nouns and adjectives is known as declension). Also it is often restricted to denoting the formation of finite forms of a verb – these may be referred to as conjugated forms, as opposed to non-finite forms, such as the infinitive or gerund, which tend not to be marked for most of the grammatical categories.

Conjugation is also the traditional name for a group of verbs that share a similar conjugation pattern in a particular language (a verb class). A verb that does not follow all of the standard conjugation patterns of the language is said to be an irregular verb .

Present Continuous

Past continuous, present perfect, present perfect continuous, past perfect, past perfect continuous, future continuous, future perfect, future perfect continuous, conditional of the regular verb [trip].

Causality (also referred to as causation or cause and effect ) is influence by which one event, process, state or object (a cause) contributes to the production of another event, process, state or object (an effect) where the cause is partly responsible for the effect, and the effect is partly dependent on the cause. In general, a process has many causes, which are also said to be causal factors for it, and all lie in its past. An effect can in turn be a cause of, or causal factor for, many other effects, which all lie in its future.

The conditional mood (abbreviated cond) is a grammatical mood used in conditional sentences to express a proposition whose validity is dependent on some condition, possibly counterfactual.

English does not have an inflective (morphological) conditional mood, except in as much as the modal verbs could, might, should and would may in some contexts be regarded as conditional forms of can, may, shall and will respectively. What is called the English conditional mood (or just the conditional) is formed periphrastically using the modal verb would in combination with the bare infinitive of the following verb. (Occasionally should is used in place of would with a first person subject – see shall and will. Also the aforementioned modal verbs could, might and should may replace would in order to express appropriate modality in addition to conditionality.)

Conditional present -->

Conditional present progressive -->, conditional perfect -->, conditional perfect progressive -->, subjunktiv of the regular verb [trip].

The subjunctive is a grammatical mood, a feature of the utterance that indicates the speaker's attitude toward it. Subjunctive forms of verbs are typically used to express various states of unreality such as: wish, emotion, possibility, judgement, opinion, obligation, or action that has not yet occurred; the precise situations in which they are used vary from language to language. The subjunctive is one of the irrealis moods, which refer to what is not necessarily real. It is often contrasted with the indicative, a realis mood which is used principally to indicate that something is a statement of fact.

Subjunctives occur most often, although not exclusively, in subordinate clauses, particularly that-clauses. Examples of the subjunctive in English are found in the sentences "I suggest that you be careful" and "It is important that she stay by your side."

The subjunctive mood in English is a clause type used in some contexts which describe non-actual possibilities, e.g. "It's crucial that you be here" and "It's crucial that he arrive early." In English, the subjunctive is syntactic rather than inflectional, since there is no specifically subjunctive verb form. Rather, subjunctive clauses recruit the bare form of the verb which is also used in a variety of other constructions.

Present subjunctive -->

Past subjunctive -->, past perfect subjunctive -->, imperativ of the regular verb [trip].

The imperative mood is a grammatical mood that forms a command or request.

An example of a verb used in the imperative mood is the English phrase "Go." Such imperatives imply a second-person subject (you), but some other languages also have first- and third-person imperatives, with the meaning of "let's (do something)" or "let them (do something)" (the forms may alternatively be called cohortative and jussive).

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Participle of the regular verb [trip].

​The past participle is one of the most important parts of English grammar. It’s used to express perfect tenses and to form the passive voice. It’s also a useful tool for writing sentences that describe actions that started in the past and are still happening today. The past participles of irregular verbs don’t follow a specific pattern and can have numerous endings.

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Verb "trip"

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Conjugation

Simple tense.

Present Simple

• he, she trips

Past Simple

• you tripped
• he, she tripped
• they tripped

Future Simple

• I will trip
• you will trip
• he, she will trip
• we will trip
• they will trip

Continuous Tense

Present Simple Continuous

• I am tripping
• you are tripping
• he, she is tripping
• we are tripping
• they are tripping

Past Simple Continuous

• I was tripping
• you were tripping
• he, she was tripping
• we were tripping
• they were tripping

Future Simple Continuous

• I will be tripping
• you will be tripping
• he, she will be tripping
• we will be tripping
• they will be tripping

Perfect Tense

Present Perfect

• I have tripped
• you have tripped
• he, she has tripped
• we have tripped
• they have tripped

Past Perfect

• I had tripped
• you had tripped
• he, she had tripped
• we had tripped
• they had tripped

Future Perfect

• I will have tripped
• you will have tripped
• he, she will have tripped
• we will have tripped
• they will have tripped

Perfect Continuous Tense

Present Perfect Continuous

• I have been tripping
• you have been tripping
• he, she has been tripping
• we have been tripping
• they have been tripping

Past Perfect Continuous

• I had been tripping
• you had been tripping
• he, she had been tripping
• we had been tripping
• they had been tripping

Future Perfect Continuous

• I will have been tripping
• you will have been tripping
• he, she will have been tripping
• we will have been tripping
• they will have been tripping

Conditional

• I would trip
• you would trip
• he, she would trip
• we would trip
• they would trip
• I would have tripped
• you would have tripped
• he, she would have tripped
• we would have tripped
• they would have tripped

Present Continuous

• I would be tripping
• you would be tripping
• he, she would be tripping
• we would be tripping
• they would be tripping

Perfect Continuous

• I would have been tripping
• you would have been tripping
• he, she would have been tripping
• we would have been tripping
• they would have been tripping
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A fun lesson for beginner ESL students to learn the past simple regular verbs, past simple irregular verbs, vocabulary, and expressions about describing a trip. Watch the ESL video about describing a trip using Past Simple and use the ESL Printable and Digital storytelling flashcards to practice the past simple using new vocabulary and expressions to talk about a past trip.

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ESL Listening Talking about a Trip using the Past Simple

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Listening Questions – Talking About A Trip In The Past

• How was Tony’s trip?
• How was the weather?
• How were the people?
• How was the hotel?
• Was it expensive?
• What did Tony do on his trip?
• How was the food?
• Did Tony have a good trip?

ESL Printable and Digital Flashcards to Talk about a Trip in the Past

Use the following ESL printable flashcards to talk about a trip using the past simple.

Matching – Vocabulary to Talk about a Past Trip

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ESL Listening Transcripts Talking about a Trip in the Past

Samantha: How was your trip?

Tony: It was really fun.

Samantha: How was the weather?

Tony: The weather was beautiful. It was warm and sunny every day.

Samantha: How were the people?

Tony: The people were very friendly and helpful.

Samantha: What did you do?

Tony: I had some meetings; I ate at some delicious restaurants and I did some sightseeing.

Samantha: How was the hotel?

Tony: The hotel was very nice. The service was great.

Samantha: I see! How was the food?

Tony: The food was amazing. I ate many different kinds of food.

Samantha: Was it expensive?

Tony: I think it was reasonable. I didn’t spend too much money.

Samantha: Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation!

Tony: Yes, just one bad thing happened.

Samantha: Really? What happened?

Tony: I got sick. I got food poisoning.

Samantha: Wow, that’s awful. I thought you said that the food was delicious.

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Travel V1 V2 V3 V4 V5, Past Simple and Past Participle Form of Travel

Verb;   Travel

Meaning;  trip, journey, voyage, peregrination, eyre

V1, V2, V3, V4, V5 Form of  Travel

Synonym for  Travel

• peregrination
• sightseeing
• cultivation

When learning English you need to know the meaning of certain words first, and then sort the words appropriately according to  grammatical  rules. Verbs in a regular structure can be transformed with a simple rule, whereas in irregular verbs, this situation is slightly different. It may be a good start to make some  memorization  and learn how to use the verbs in the right places.

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Learn the three forms of the English verb 'travel'

• the first form (V1) is 'travel' used in present simple and future simple tenses.
• the second form (V2) is 'travelled (BrE)', 'traveled (AmE)' used in past simple tense.
• the third form (V3) is 'travelled (BrE)', 'traveled (AmE)' used in present perfect and past perfect tenses.

What are the past tense and past participle of travel?

What is the past tense of travel.

The past tense of the verb "travel" is "travelled (BrE)", or "traveled (AmE)", and the past participle is "travelled (BrE)" or "traveled (AmE)".

Verb Tenses

Past simple — travel in past simple travelled (BrE), traveled (AmE) (V2) . Future simple — travel in future simple is travel (will + V1) . Present Perfect — travel in present perfect tense is travelled (BrE), traveled (AmE) (have/has + V3) . Past Perfect — travel in past perfect tense is travelled (BrE), traveled (AmE) (had + V3) .

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Examples of Verb travel in Sentences

•   These days we travelled 1400 km (Past Simple)
•   We didn't travel that long (Past Simple)
•   She has travelled extensively in the Philippines (Present Perfect)
•   I can't travel without you (Present Simple)
•   We usually travel to work by bus (Present Simple)
•   A plane travels faster than a train (Present Simple)
•   They are travelling together since 2018 (Present Continuous)
•   You can travel by foot, why not? (Present Simple)
•   Unfortunately you can't travel without a ticket, so please proceed to the ticket office (Present Simple)
•   How many countries have you travelled to? (Present Perfect)

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Past Tense of Travel: Traveling Back in Time

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Welcome to our article on the past tense of travel! If you’re learning English grammar, you know that understanding verb tenses is an essential part of the language. The past tense is particularly important, as it allows us to talk about events and experiences that have already happened. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of English tenses, give an overview of the past tense, and focus specifically on how to use the past tense when talking about travel.

Travel is one of the most common topics of conversation, and being able to talk about past trips is a great way to connect with others and share experiences. However, using the past tense correctly can be tricky, especially when it comes to irregular verbs and complex sentence structures. In this article, we’ll provide plenty of examples and exercises to help you master the past tense of travel. We’ll also cover some common mistakes to avoid and provide additional resources for further learning.

So whether you’re planning your next trip or just want to improve your English skills, read on to learn everything you need to know about the past tense of travel!

Key Takeaways

• The past tense is essential for talking about past events and experiences, past tense of ‘travel’ is ‘traveled’
• By practicing with examples and exercises, you can improve your use of the past tense of travel and avoid common mistakes.

Past Tense of Travel

Travel is a verb that is commonly used in the past tense. In this section, we will cover the formation and usage examples of the past tense of travel.

To form the past tense of travel, we add “-ed” to the base form of the verb. For example:

• I traveled to Europe last summer.
• She traveled to Asia for business.
• We traveled to South America for vacation.

Simple Past

The simple past is used to describe a completed action in the past. Regular verbs like travel are formed by adding -ed to the base form. For example:

• I traveled to Paris last year.

Past Continuous

The past continuous is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific point in the past. It is formed by using the past tense of “to be” (was/were) and the present participle (-ing) of the main verb. Here are some examples:

• I was traveling to Paris when I got a call from my boss.

Usage Examples

The past tense of travel is used to talk about a completed action in the past. Here are some examples:

• I traveled to Japan last year and had an amazing time.
• She traveled to Italy for her honeymoon and fell in love with the country.
• We traveled to Mexico for our anniversary and enjoyed the beautiful beaches.

We can also use the past tense of travel to talk about a past habit or routine. For example:

• When I was younger, I traveled to different countries every summer.
• She traveled for work every week and got used to living out of a suitcase.
• We traveled to visit our family every holiday season.

In conclusion, the past tense of travel is formed by adding “-ed” to the base form of the verb and is used to talk about completed actions or past habits. Practice using the past tense of travel in your own sentences to improve your English grammar skills.

Common Mistakes with Past Tense of Travel

If you are learning English, you might be struggling with the past tense of the verb “travel.” Here are some common mistakes people make and how to avoid them.

Mixing Past and Present Tenses

One of the most common mistakes is mixing past and present tenses. For example, saying “I travel to Paris last year” instead of “I traveled to Paris last year.” To avoid this mistake, remember to use the past tense of “travel” when referring to something that happened in the past.

Using the Present Participle

Another mistake is using the present participle instead of the past tense. For example, saying “I am traveling to London last week” instead of “I traveled to London last week.” To avoid this mistake, remember to use the past tense of “travel” when referring to something that happened in the past.

Using the Wrong Auxiliary Verb

Using the wrong auxiliary verb is also a common mistake. For example, saying “I was travel to Rome” instead of “I traveled to Rome.” To avoid this mistake, remember to use the correct auxiliary verb (in this case, “did”) when forming the past tense.

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences to help you practice using the past tense of “travel” correctly:

• I traveled to Japan last summer.
• She visited her grandparents in Florida last month.
• They took a road trip across the United States.
• We flew to Paris for our honeymoon.
• He backpacked through Europe after college.

Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep practicing using the past tense of “travel” correctly, and soon it will become second nature.

Exercises to Practice Past Tense of Travel

Learning English grammar can be challenging, especially when it comes to mastering the past tense of travel. To help you improve your skills, we have compiled a list of exercises that you can use to practice and perfect your past tense of travel.

Interactive Exercises

Interactive exercises are a great way to practice the past tense of travel. They allow you to engage with the material and receive immediate feedback on your progress. Here are a few interactive exercises you can try:

• Fill in the Blank: In this exercise, you will be given a sentence with a blank space where the past tense verb should go. Your task is to fill in the blank with the correct past tense verb. For example, “I ___ to Paris last year.” The correct answer would be “went.”
• Matching: In this exercise, you will be given a list of past tense verbs and a list of travel-related words. Your task is to match the past tense verb with the correct travel-related word. For example, “flew” would match with “airplane.”

Written Exercises

Written exercises are another great way to practice the past tense of travel. They allow you to focus on the material and practice at your own pace. Here are a few written exercises you can try:

• Sentence Writing: In this exercise, you will be given a travel-related word, and your task is to write a sentence using the correct past tense verb. For example, “train” could be used in the sentence, “I ___ to New York on a train.”
• Paragraph Writing: In this exercise, you will be given a prompt related to travel, and your task is to write a paragraph using the correct past tense verbs. For example, “Write a paragraph about your last vacation.” You could write, “Last summer, I ___ to Hawaii with my family. We ___ on the beach, ___ in the ocean, and ___ at some amazing restaurants.”

By practicing these exercises, you will improve your understanding and mastery of the past tense of travel. Keep practicing, and before you know it, you’ll be a pro at English grammar!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the past tense of travel?

The past tense of travel is “traveled” in American English and “travelled” in British English. Both spellings are correct, but American English tends to drop the second “l” in the past tense and past participle forms of the verb.

Is it spelled Travelled or traveled?

As mentioned above, both spellings are correct. The difference in spelling is due to the variation in American and British English.

Which is correct travel or travelling?

Both “travel” and “travelling” are correct, but “traveling” is the preferred spelling in American English, while “travelling” is the preferred spelling in British English.

What’s the difference between travel and Travelled?

“Travel” is the present tense of the verb, while “travelled” is the past tense. The difference between the two is the time frame in which the action occurs.

What is the V2 form of travel?

The V2 form of travel is “traveled” in American English and “travelled” in British English.

What is the V3 form of travel?

The V3 form of travel is “traveled” in American English and “travelled” in British English.

In summary, the past tense of travel is “traveled” in American English and “travelled” in British English. Both spellings are correct, and the difference in spelling is due to the variation in American and British English. Additionally, “traveling” is the preferred spelling in American English, while “travelling” is the preferred spelling in British English.

The past tense of travel is \"traveled\" in American English and \"travelled\" in British English. Both spellings are correct, but American English tends to drop the second \"l\" in the past tense and past participle forms of the verb.

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Past Simple Tense: How to Use It, With Examples

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Simple past tense definition

The simple past tense is a verb tense that is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred in the past. The simple past tense is commonly used in storytelling and narration, as well as in conversations about past experiences. In this article, we will explain how to use the simple past and provide examples to help you understand it better.

When to use the simple past tense?

1. Actions That Occurred in the Past The simple past tense is commonly used to describe actions that happened in the past. For example:

• I walked to the store.
• They studied English last night.
• She ate pizza for dinner.

2. Completed Actions Completed ActionsThe simple past tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. For example:

• I finished my homework before dinner.
• They left for the airport at 5am.
• She visited her grandparents last weekend.

3. Sequences of Events in the Past The simple past tense can also be used to describe a sequence of events that occurred in the past. For example:

• I woke up, brushed my teeth, and ate breakfast.
• They arrived at the party, greeted their friends, and danced all night.
• She got dressed, packed her bags, and left for the airport.

4. Past Habits or States The simple past tense can be used to describe habits or states in the past. For example:

• I always drank coffee in the morning.
• They lived in New York City for ten years.
• She had curly hair when she was a child.

5. Specific point in the past To talk about a specific point in the past. For example:

• He finished his project last night at 10 pm.

How to form the simple past tense?

The simple past tense is formed using the past form of the main verb. The structure of a simple past form is as follows:

Subject + past form of the verb

The formation of the simple past tense depends on whether the verb is regular or irregular:

1. For regular verbs, simply add “-ed” to the base form of the verb to form the past simple tense. For example:

• walk (base form) -> walked (past simple)
• play (base form) -> played (past simple)
• watch (base form) -> watched (past simple)

2. For irregular verbs, the simple past form is different from the base form of the verb and must be learned individually. Some common irregular verbs and their past simple forms include:

• go (base form) -> went (past simple)
• eat (base form) -> ate (past simple)
• see (base form) -> saw (past simple)
• do (base form) -> did (past simple)

Note that there are some verbs that are both regular and irregular, depending on their meaning. For example:

• “learned” (regular) and “learnt” (irregular) are both used in different regions and contexts.

Also, it’s important to remember that the verb “be” has two different past simple forms: “was” (for the singular pronouns: I, he, she, it) and “were” (for the plural pronouns: we, you, they).

Here are some examples of the past simple tense in use:

• Regular verb: “She played tennis yesterday.”
• Irregular verb: “He went to the store last night.”
• Irregular verb: “I saw a movie last weekend.”
• Regular verb: “We walked to the park.”
• Irregular verb: “They did their homework before dinner.”

How to make a negative form?

To make a negative sentence in the past simple tense, you need to use the auxiliary verb “did” and the negative particle “not” (or “n’t”). The formula forming the simple past is:

Subject + did not (didn’t) + base form of the verb + object

For example:

• I did not (didn’t) go to the party last night.
• He did not (didn’t) finish his homework on time.
• They did not (didn’t) visit their grandparents over the weekend.

Note that the contracted form “didn’t” is more commonly used in spoken English.

Also, for regular verbs, the negative form is formed by adding “-not” (or “-n’t”) to the auxiliary verb “did” and using the base form of the verb. For example:

• I did not (didn’t) walk to the store.
• She did not (didn’t) play soccer last weekend.
• They did not (didn’t) watch a movie yesterday.

How to make a question form?

You can read more here about the  question form

Can I use the simple past tense to talk about ongoing actions in the past?

No, the past simple tense is not used to talk about ongoing actions in the past. It is used to describe a completed action or event that happened at a specific time in the past. If you want to talk about an action that was in progress in the past, you should use the past continuous tense.

For example, if you want to describe an action that was ongoing in the past, you could say “I was reading a book,” using the past continuous tense. If you were to use the past simple tense, it would imply that you had already finished reading the book, and would say “I read a book” use the simple past instead.

Can I use the simple past tense to talk about future events from a past perspective?

No, the simple past tense is not typically used to talk about future events, even from a past perspective. It is primarily used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

If you want to talk about a future event from a past perspective, you would typically use the past perfect tense. For instance, “By the time I arrived at the party, the cake had already been cut,” suggests that the cake was cut before the speaker arrived at the party.

Alternatively, you could use the present perfect tense to describe a future event that has already been planned or arranged. For instance, “I have reserved a table at the restaurant for tomorrow night,” suggests that the reservation has already been made for a future event.

What are some common irregular verbs in the simple past tense?

In English, there are many irregular verbs, which means their past tense and past participle forms do not follow the rules of the regular -ed ending pattern. Here are some common irregular verbs in the simple past tense:

• have -> had
• say -> said
• make -> made
• come -> came
• take -> took

It is important to remember that irregular verbs do not follow a specific rule, so they need to be memorized.

Are there any exceptions or special cases when using the simple past tense?

Yes, there are a few exceptions and special cases when using the simple past tense in English:

• Modal verbs (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would) do not have a past tense form. Instead, their past meaning is expressed through the use of the perfect infinitive (e.g. could have, should have, would have).
• The verb “to be” has two past tense forms: “was” for the singular subjects (I, he, she, it) and “were” for the plural subjects (we, you, they).
• Some verbs have the same past simple form as their base form. For instance, “cut” is the past simple form of “cut,” and “put” is the past simple form of “put.”
• The simple past tense is sometimes used in  conditional sentences  to express a hypothetical situation that is unlikely or impossible. For example, “If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake.”
• In  reported speech , the simple past tense is often used to report a past action or event. For example, “She said she saw the movie yesterday.” Here, the original statement might have been “I saw the movie yesterday,” but in the reported speech, the simple past tense “saw” is changed to “said she saw.”

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Past simple – regular verbs

Alfie took his driving test for the second time this morning. Did he pass?

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As you watch the video, look at the examples of regular past simple verbs. They are in red in the subtitles. Then read the conversation below to learn more. Finally, do the grammar exercises to check you understand, and can use, regular past simple verbs correctly.

Oliver: So, how did it go? Did you pass? Alfie: No, I failed ... again! Oliver: I don’t believe it! How did you fail again? What happened this time? Alfie: You won’t believe it! Oliver: No? No way, Alfie, not the same as last time? Alfie: Yep. Oliver: No way! Not another cat? Alfie: I know! I’m in shock! I love cats! Oliver: So, what happened?  Alfie: Well, I stopped at a zebra crossing to let an old man cross the road. No problem there. He walked across the road so I started to drive. Just then a cat appeared from nowhere! Oliver: Did you hit it? Alfie: I did. It was impossible to stop. Oliver: I don’t believe you, Alfie. You’re joking, aren’t you? You didn’t fail, did you? Nobody can kill two cats on two driving tests!  Alfie: What can I say? I know - it’s totally crazy. The owner of the cat arrived ...  Oliver: Oh no ... and? Alfie: Well, he said it wasn’t my fault, the cat escaped from the garden ... the driving instructor agreed too. So, we carried on with the test, but I was too nervous and I crossed a red traffic light. Oliver:  Poor you, mate! Do you want to come over? Alfie: Yeah, OK. See you in five minutes.

The past simple is the most common way of talking about past events or states which have finished. It is often used with past time references (e.g. yesterday, two years ago).

Please explain past events or states!

A past event could be one thing that happened in the past, or a repeated thing.

I stopped at a zebra crossing. We carried on with the test. We played tennis every day in August.

A state is a situation without an action happening.

We stayed at my grandparents' house last summer.

How do you form the past simple?

Regular past simple forms are formed by adding - ed to the infinitive of the verb.

start → start ed kill → kill ed jump → jump ed

That seems easy!  

Yes, but there are some spelling rules. If a verb ends in - e , you add - d .

agree → agree d like → like d escape → escape d

If a verb ends in a vowel and a consonant, the consonant is usually doubled before - ed .

stop → sto pp ed plan → pla nn ed

If a verb ends in consonant and - y , you take off the y and add - ied .

try → tr ied carry → carr ied          

But if the word ends in a vowel and - y , you add - ed .

play → play ed enjoy → enjoy ed

OK, not quite so easy! But the past simple form doesn't change at all for I, you, he, she, we and they , does it?

No, the form doesn't change. See, it is easy!

What about the pronunciation of the - ed ending?

There are three kinds of pronunciation: /d/, /t/ and /ɪd/. Look at the table below.

Aaagh! How do I know how to pronounce each one?

Good question. Well, really all you need to know is that /d/ is easier to say after arrive , and /t/ is easier to say after ask . For /ɪd/, the infinitive ends in a /d/ or a /t/ sound already so you must add an extra syllable for these verbs.

All right, that makes sense, but how do you form questions and negatives?

With the verb did (do in the past ) + the infinitive.

Did y ou pass? You didn't fail , did you? Yes, I did. / No, I didn't.

Right, thanks, I've got it now!

Good. But you also need to learn the irregular past simple forms.

You mean there are verbs that don't end in - ed in the past?

Yes, they don't all end in - ed . Have a look at the past simple irregular verbs too.

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