ESL002: Intermediate English as a Second Language

1.3: Past Tense – Simple and Continuous

• 1.3: Past Tense – Simple and Continuous

  Now, we will look at how we form and use the past. The simple past tense is also one of the most common tenses in English. As we did in the previous lesson, keeping in mind parts of speech, sentence structure, and verb mood can help you form and use tenses correctly.
  

  • Select activity 1.3.1: Past Tense – Let's StudyThese materials inc...

    1.3.1: Past Tense – Let's Study

    These materials include information about forming and using the simple past tense and past continuous tense in Standard English. After you read the explanations and watch the videos to learn about these four past tense aspect combinations, you will have a chance to test your understanding by completing practice activities.
    

  • Select activity Simple and Continuous: Form

    

    Simple and Continuous: Form Book

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    Let's continue by reviewing how to form the simple past tense and the past continuous tense in Standard English. Next, we will look at when to use each to correctly express our thoughts in a sentence.
    

  • Select activity Simple and Continuous: Usage

    

    Simple and Continuous: Usage Book

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    Now that we know how to form the simple past tense and past continuous tense in the affirmative, negative, and interrogative, let's look at how they are different from each other when using them in sentences.
    

  • Select activity 1.3.2: Past Tense – Let's PracticeNow that we know...

    1.3.2: Past Tense – Let's Practice

    Now that we know how to choose between the simple past tense and past continuous tense to share our thoughts in English, let's put our knowledge into practice.
    

  • Select activity Past Tense Practice

    

    Past Tense Practice Book

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    The activities below allow you to find out how well you understand how to form and use the simple past tense and past continuous tense. If you have difficulty forming and using verbs in the past, you may return to review the information above and then try these practice activities again.
    

  • Select activity 1.3.3: Past Tense – Let's ApplyNow that you know m...

    1.3.3: Past Tense – Let's Apply

    Now that you know more about the simple and continuous aspects of past tense, you can use it more confidently to express your ideas in English.
    

  • Select activity Past Tense Discussion

    

    Past Tense Discussion Forum

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