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Past simple

The preterite is used to talk about a finished action in the past. That is to say, when the action is clearly defined in the past and there isn't a link with the present. Often, there is a date or demarcation of time such as 'yesterday', 'last week', 'two years ago', etc. but not always!

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1. We (spend) a lot of money last night.

2. I (see) him two weeks ago, I swear it!

3. Yesterday, he (lose) his wallet on his way from work.

4. I came back inside when I (feel) better.

5. Were you all right yesterday night? You (look) worried.

6. They (leave) the country in 1998.

7. The damsel in distress (give) me a kiss to thank me after I saved her.

8. He was really scared when the dog (chase) him,

9. She (go) to Paris last year.

10. They (dance) all night long last Friday.

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