Simple Past Tense

A concrete action that began and ended in the past.

Regular Verbs

When the verb end in "e", we add "d".

Example: change -> changed

If the verb ends in a short vowel and a consonant, we double the final consonant.

Example: commit -> committed

When the verb end in "y", the "y" is changed to "ied".

Example: Study -> studied

Irregular Verbs

Example: be -> was, were

drink -> drank

Structure

Affirmative Sentences

Subject + Verb in Past tense + Complement

Maria studied with me the last year.

Negative Sentences

Subject + didn't + verb in base form + complement

Juan didn't see the stars in his life

Yes/No Questions

Did + subject + verb in base form + complement

Did Pedro visit EEUU?

Was/Were + subject + complement

Were we in Londres?

Used the verb form in "Simple Past"