Past Simple

Used for actions that started and finished at a definite time in the past. The specific time is often mentioned or understood.

Past Present Future

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I finished my homework yesterday.

They went to the park last week.

Used for describing several completed actions that happened one after another in the past, in chronological order.

Past Present Future

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She woke up, had breakfast, and then left for work.

He opened the door, walked inside, and sat down.

Used for actions that happened repeatedly over a period of time in the past but are no longer happening now.

Past Present Future

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When I was a child, I played outside every day.

They visited their grandparents every summer.

Used to describe states or situations that were true for a period of time in the past but are no longer true now.

Past Present Future

She lived in London for five years.

He was shy when he was younger.

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