Lesson Theme
Past TensesPast Simple
Past Continuous
Past Perfect
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Past Continuos Formula
To be + Vingto be
Singular
(I, he, she, it)
Plural (You, we, they)
was + Ving were + Ving
UsageAction in progress in the past
a) When something happens suddenly
I was playing computer,
when my mum came in.
b) When something happens at precise momentI was walking my
dogyesterday at 5 o’clock.
Usage
I was playing computer,
when my mum came in.
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Past PerfectFormula
Had + V3
Or Ved
UsageAction that was completed in the past
a) Before another action took place
b) Before a very precise moment
She arrived after we had played cards
It had started to snow
by 10 a.m. yesterday
Usage
Past
We had played cardsbefore she arrived
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Past SimpleFormula
V2
Or Ved
UsageCompleted action in past
I went to Poland last week.A series of completed action in past
I finished work, walked to the beach, and found a nice place to swim.Habits in the pastHe played the violin.Past factsHe didn't like tomatoes before.
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