Past tense is the form of a verb that shows something already happened. We use it to talk about actions or events that occurred before now.
Past tense tells us about something that already happened. Look for clue words like yesterday, last week, or ago.
Most verbs are regular. To make them past tense, simply add -ed at the end of the word.
Be careful with spelling! Some verbs need changes before adding -ed (for example: try → tried).
Some verbs are irregular. They do not follow the -ed rule. Their past tense form is different and must be memorized.
Irregular verbs are tricky. Practice them often so you remember their past tense forms.
We use past tense verbs in sentences to describe what already happened. This makes our writing clear and accurate.
Always check: does the verb show something that already happened? If yes, use past tense.
Certain words often tell us that we need to use past tense verbs. These words signal that the action already happened.
When you see clue words, make sure your verbs match by being in past tense.