:::warning # PAST SIMPLE ::: | Pronoun | Verb | | ----------------------------------- | --------- | | I / You / We / They / He / She / It | V2 / V-ed | The **Past Simple** is used to speak about: - **completed** actions that happened in the past - a **series (a list) of completed actions** - a **duration of time** in the past - **habits** in the past - past **facts** or **generalizations** **Examples:** - I went to the library yesterday. (It's a action that is completed and that happened in the past) - I read books, looked at a magazine, and wrote. (It's a series [a list] of past actions) - The library was open from 10 am to 9 pm. (It's a duration of time in the past) - I went to the library frequently as a child. (It's a habit that happened in the past) - I loved looking through all the children's books. (It's a past fact) - I **swam** in the river last summer. - My friends **invited** me to the party yesterday. - He **ate** strawberry last week. - Her sister **walked** in the park three days ago.