Past Indefinite Tense- Structures and Examples
Past Indefinite Tense – Structures and Examples
Structure of Past Indefinite Tense:
The past indefinite tense, also known as the simple past tense, is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific point in the past. Here is the basic structure for affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in the past indefinite tense:
1. Affirmative Sentences
Structure:** Subject + Past form of the verb + Object/Complement
**Examples:**
– She **visited** her grandparents.
– They **played** soccer in the park.
– He **watched** a movie.
2. Negative Sentences
Structure:** Subject + Did not (didn’t) + Base form of the verb + Object/Complement
**Examples:**
– She **did not visit** her grandparents.
– They **did not play** soccer in the park.
– He **did not watch** a movie.
3. Interrogative Sentences
Structure:** Did + Subject + Base form of the verb + Object/Complement?
**Examples:**
– **Did she visit** her grandparents?
– **Did they play** soccer in the park?
– **Did he watch** a movie?
Examples in Different Forms
**Affirmative:**
– She **completed** her homework.
– They **attended** the concert.
**Negative:**
– She **did not complete** her homework.
– They **did not attend** the concert.
**Interrogative:**
– **Did she complete** her homework?
– **Did they attend** the concert?
Understanding these structures will help you correctly form sentences in the past indefinite tense.