PAST INDEFINITE TENSE / SIMPLE PAST TENSE// INTERROGATIVE // INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE SENTENCES скачать в хорошем качестве

PAST INDEFINITE TENSE / SIMPLE PAST TENSE// INTERROGATIVE // INTERROGATIVE NEGATIVE SENTENCES

In the world of grammar, the Past Indefinite Tense (also known as the Simple Past) is your go-to for actions that started and finished in the past. When we turn these into interrogative sentences, we're simply asking whether that specific action took place. Think of it as playing detective: you're looking for a "yes" or "no" regarding a completed event. 1. The Basic Structure To form a question in the Past Indefinite, we use the auxiliary verb "Did." The most important rule to remember is that once you use "Did," the main verb reverts to its base form (present tense). You don't need the past tense version of the verb (like walked or ate) because "Did" already carries the past tense weight for the whole sentence. The Formula: Did + Subject + Base Form of Verb (V1) + Object + ? Statement (Affirmative) Interrogative (Question) He went to the store. Did he go to the store? They watched the movie. Did they watch the movie? It rained yesterday. Did it rain yesterday? 2. Types of Interrogative Sentences A. Yes/No Questions These are simple inquiries that start with "Did." Example: "Did you finish your homework?" Response: "Yes, I did" or "No, I didn't." B. Wh- Questions (Information Questions) If you need more than a "yes" or "no," you place a question word (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How) before "Did." Formula: Wh- word + did + subject + base verb + ? Example: "Where did you go last night?" Example: "Why did she call you?" C. Negative Interrogative Used when you are surprised or looking for confirmation. Formula: Did + subject + not + base verb + ? (OR) Didn't + subject + base verb + ? Example: "Did you not see the sign?" Example: "Didn't they arrive on time?"