Verbul - Trecutul Simplu
Trecutul Simplu (Past Tense Simple)
Desemneaza un eveniment definit care a avut loc pe axa trecutului (evenimentul este amintit in momentul prezent).
Exprima o actiune care a avut loc la un moment dat in trecut iar perioada de timp s-a incheiat.
Se formeaza astfel:
- verb la infinitiv + (-ed) (la verbele regulate)
- forma a doua a verbului (la verbele neregulate)
Verbe regulate | Verbe neregulate | |
Afirmativ
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I played tennis
You played tennis
He/she played tennis
We played tennis
You played tennis
They played tennis
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I was |
Interogativ
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Did I play tennis?
Did you play tennis?
Did he/she play tennis?
Did we play tennis?
Did you play tennis?
Did they play tennis?
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Was I? |
Negativ
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I did not (didn’t) play tennis.
You did not play tennis.
He/she did not play tennis.
We did not play tennis.
You did not play tennis.
They did not play tennis.
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I was not (wasn't) .... We were not (weren't) |
Timpul trecut se foloseste pentru a exprima actiuni incheiate in trecut.
Se foloseste de obicei cu : yesterday(ieri),last week(saptamana trecuta),four days ago(acum 4 zile).
Exemple:
- I was at home yesterday.
- She visited Romania last month.
- They didn't go to Ben's party last weekend.
- Where did you go on vacation last summer?