Examples of
Simple Past Tense
The following examples of Simple Past tense will help you understand and use this tense properly and naturally.
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Note: the Simple Past verbs are italics.
And now, let the examples begin!
Simple Past Tense Example Sentences
Actions that happened in the past:
We moved here in 1991.Did you move here in 1991?
When did you move here?
Sophia and I met yesterday.
In the end, Sophia did not show up.
They were very pleased.
They were not pleased at all.
I worked for Microsoft.
Who did you work for?
The above examples are here to help you understand and use this tense properly and naturally.
You should also get familiar with its usage and rules – visit the Simple Past Tense page to help you with that.
For exercises visit the Simple Past Exercises.
Check out the other tenses:
Simple PresentSimple Past
Simple Future
Present Progressive
Past Progressive
Future Progressive
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Future Perfect
Present Perfect Progressive
Past Perfect Progressive
Future Perfect Progressive
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