Past Simple (Preterite)

English Grammar | Past Simple (Preterite) | Main use: past action (dated and definite)
-- REGULAR VERBS --
Did they play football yesterday?
>> Yes, they played football yesterday.
= Yes, they did.
>> No, they didn't play football.
= No, they didn't.
-- IRREGULAR VERBS --
Did they win yesterday?
>> Yes, they won.
= Yes, they did.
No, they didn't win yesterday.
= No, they didn't.

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