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Grammar Explanation of the BE Verb and Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense

Watch this in-depth explanation contrasting the structure of the BE Verb and Regular Verbs in the Simple Past. The video gives examples of statements, Yes/No questions, short answers, WH questions, and negatives for both the Be Verb and Regular Verbs.

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Lesson Outcome
Students will be able to correctly form statements, questions, short answers and negatives with both the BE Verb and Regular Verbs.

Course Overview

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Grammar Explanation of the BE Verb and Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense
Watch this in-depth explanation contrasting the structure of the BE Verb and Regular Verbs in the Simple Past. The video gives examples of statements, Yes/No questions, short answers, WH questions, and negatives for both the Be Verb and Regular Verbs.
Current Lesson
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Grammar Explanation of the BE Verb and Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense
Watch this in-depth explanation contrasting the structure of the BE Verb and Regular Verbs in the Simple Past. The video gives examples of statements, Yes/No questions, short answers, WH questions, and negatives for both the Be Verb and Regular Verbs.
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Simple Past Usage Rules
Watch this short video on how to use the Simple Past with the Be Verb, Regular and Irregular Verbs. This video includes different situations that show when to use the Simple Past. A copy of the explanation is just below the video.
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Simple Past Usage Rules
Watch this short video on how to use the Simple Past with the Be Verb, Regular and Irregular Verbs. This video includes different situations that show when to use the Simple Past. A copy of the explanation is just below the video.
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BE Statements in the Simple Past
Practice using the BE Verb in the Simple Past with both first and third person subjects, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
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BE Statements in the Simple Past
Practice using the BE Verb in the Simple Past with both first and third person subjects, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
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The BE Verb in the Negative in the Simple Past
Practice the BE Verb in the Simple Past using the negative structures of wasn't and weren't.
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The BE Verb in the Negative in the Simple Past
Practice the BE Verb in the Simple Past using the negative structures of wasn't and weren't.
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Yes/No Questions with the BE Verb in the Simple Past
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with Was and Were in the Simple Past Tense.
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Yes/No Questions with the BE Verb in the Simple Past
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with Was and Were in the Simple Past Tense.
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Short Answers with the BE Verb in the Simple Past
Practice answering Yes/No questions with the BE Verb in the Simple Past Tense.
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Short Answers with the BE Verb in the Simple Past
Practice answering Yes/No questions with the BE Verb in the Simple Past Tense.
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WH Questions with the BE Verb in the Simple Past Tense
Practice asking WH Questions including who, what, why, when, where, and how with the BE Verb in the Simple Past Tense.
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WH Questions with the BE Verb in the Simple Past Tense
Practice asking WH Questions including who, what, why, when, where, and how with the BE Verb in the Simple Past Tense.
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The Negative - Regular and Irregular Verbs in the Past
Practice forming the negative with both regular and irregular verbs.
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The Negative - Regular and Irregular Verbs in the Past
Practice forming the negative with both regular and irregular verbs.
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Yes/No Questions with Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense.
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with regular verbs in the Simple Past Tense.
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Yes/No Questions with Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense.
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with regular verbs in the Simple Past Tense.
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Yes/No Questions with Irregular Verbs in the Simple Past
Practice Yes/No Questions with Irregular verbs, such as buy, catch, bring, etc. in the Simple Past.
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Yes/No Questions with Irregular Verbs in the Simple Past
Practice Yes/No Questions with Irregular verbs, such as buy, catch, bring, etc. in the Simple Past.
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Short Answers with Regular and Irregular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense
Practice answering Yes/No Questions in the Simple Past with both Regular and Irregular Verbs.
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Short Answers with Regular and Irregular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense
Practice answering Yes/No Questions in the Simple Past with both Regular and Irregular Verbs.
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Mixed Yes/No Questions in the Simple Past
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with the BE Verb, Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs.
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Mixed Yes/No Questions in the Simple Past
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with the BE Verb, Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs.
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Mixed Short Answers in the Simple Past Tense
In this challenging drill, practice answering Yes/No Questions with the BE Verb, Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs.
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Mixed Short Answers in the Simple Past Tense
In this challenging drill, practice answering Yes/No Questions with the BE Verb, Regular Verbs and Irregular Verbs.
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Wh Questions with Regular Verbs in the Simple Past
Practice asking WH Questions with Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense.
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Wh Questions with Regular Verbs in the Simple Past
Practice asking WH Questions with Regular Verbs in the Simple Past Tense.
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WH Questions with Irregular Verbs in the Simple Past
Practice WH Questions: Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How in the Simple Past.
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WH Questions with Irregular Verbs in the Simple Past
Practice WH Questions: Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How in the Simple Past.
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Last, Yesterday, and Ago
Practice the past tense markers Last, Yesterday, and Ago with the corresponding time words.
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Last, Yesterday, and Ago
Practice the past tense markers Last, Yesterday, and Ago with the corresponding time words.
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The Past Progressive Grammar Explanation
Watch this video for a brief summary of the Simple Past tense before moving on to an in-depth explanation of the Past Progressive.
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The Past Progressive Grammar Explanation
Watch this video for a brief summary of the Simple Past tense before moving on to an in-depth explanation of the Past Progressive.
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Statements in the Past Progressive
Practice forming affirmative and negative statements in the Past Progressive.
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Statements in the Past Progressive
Practice forming affirmative and negative statements in the Past Progressive.
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Yes/No Questions with the Past Progressive
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with the Past Progressive
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Yes/No Questions with the Past Progressive
Practice asking Yes/No Questions with the Past Progressive
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WH Questions in the Past Progressive
Practice asking WH Questions in the Past Progressive.
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WH Questions in the Past Progressive
Practice asking WH Questions in the Past Progressive.
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Time Clauses with the Simple Past and Past Progressive
Practice the Simple Past and Past Progressive with the adverbials of time: Before, After, When, As soon As, and While.
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Time Clauses with the Simple Past and Past Progressive
Practice the Simple Past and Past Progressive with the adverbials of time: Before, After, When, As soon As, and While.
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Used to vs. Would Part Grammar Video Explanation Part 1
Watch this video for a complete explanation of the differences between Used to and Would in their usage as well as their structure. Be sure to review the attached list of non-action verbs just below this presentation before viewing the video. Non-action verbs are used only with Used to - not Would. (English Workouts apologizes; the first video presentation was cut off at the end. It is continued in the second video.)
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Used to vs. Would Part Grammar Video Explanation Part 1
Watch this video for a complete explanation of the differences between Used to and Would in their usage as well as their structure. Be sure to review the attached list of non-action verbs just below this presentation before viewing the video. Non-action verbs are used only with Used to - not Would. (English Workouts apologizes; the first video presentation was cut off at the end. It is continued in the second video.)
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Used to vs. Would Part Grammar Video Explanation Part II
This video completes Used to vs. Would Part I.
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Used to vs. Would Part Grammar Video Explanation Part II
This video completes Used to vs. Would Part I.
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Used to vs. Would
Practice Used to & Would with action and non-action verbs in various situations.
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Used to vs. Would
Practice Used to & Would with action and non-action verbs in various situations.

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