English Grammar
Past Simple
Subject + past verb (regular: -ed / irregular: went, saw, said…)
The backbone of storytelling in English. Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past — the tense you'll hear most in everyday conversation and narrative.
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"I went to the beach here, which was really nice."
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How it works
Formula
Subject + past verb (regular: -ed / irregular: went, saw, said…)
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