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What are the forms in function of verbs simple past tense?

Let's break down the forms of verbs in the simple past tense:

Regular Verbs

* Form: Verb + -ed

* Examples:

* walk - walked

* play - played

* jump - jumped

Irregular Verbs

* Form: Unique, non-predictable forms

* Examples:

* go - went

* see - saw

* eat - ate

* write - wrote

* have - had

Important Notes:

* Third Person Singular (He, She, It): The simple past tense is the same for all persons in the singular and plural forms (e.g., "I walked," "You walked," "He/She/It walked," "We walked," "They walked").

* Negative Form: Use "did not" (didn't) + base form of the verb:

* I did not walk.

* She didn't play.

* Question Form: Use "did" + base form of the verb:

* Did you walk?

* Did they play?

Let me know if you'd like a list of common irregular verbs!

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