Türkçesi -di’li geçmiş zaman olan tensimiz. Kullanımı oldukça kolay aslında. Simple Past Tense’de biz, fillerin ikinci halini kullanıyoruz ve bunları bilmemiz gerekiyor.
Olumlu cümle yapısı:
I/You/We/They + V2
He/She/It+ V2
Olumsuz cümle yapısı:
I/You/We/They + did not (didn’t) + V1
He/She/It + did not (didn’t) + V1
Soru cümle yapısı:
Did + I/You/We/They + V1
Did + He/She/It + V1
Simple Past Tense’te, was/were ile bir cümle kullanıyorsak, cümle içinde, yardımcı fiil olarak davranabilir. Fakat bu durum, Present Continuous Tense'deki was/were ile karıştırılmamalıdır.
I was a teacher.
Where was he?
My keys were on the table.
I wasn’t at my uncle’s last night.
I was in the army two years ago.
Richard was her father.
He was in England 2 years ago.
They were in Germany.
The sleep wasn’t very nice but at least I am not sleepy anymore.
The weather wasn’t nice yesterday, awful for a picnic.
They were best friends for many years before life took them in different directions.
The house was quiet and empty after the children left for school.
He was surprised to see a familiar face in the crowd.
Dinner was delicious! We all enjoyed the meal.
Bazı durumlarda, olumlu cümlelerde de “did” yardımcı fiili kullanılabilir. Bu şekilde kullanımlar, yapılan eylemin yapıldığını vurgulamak için kullanılır. Bu tarz cümlelerde, olumlu cümlelerde de fiilin birinci hali kullanılır.
I did love you.
I did clean the house.
I did run really fast.
He did fly away!
We did have a wonderful time at the beach!
She did bake the most delicious cookies I’ve ever tasted!
They did manage to finish the project on time.
I did see a shooting star last night!
The band did put on an amazing concert!
They did find a hidden treasure in the attic!
We did learn a lot on our trip to the museum.
The chef did create a masterpiece with that dish!
She did win the race, even though she wasn’t the favorite.
The movie did make me laugh until I cried!
EXAMPLE
He cleaned the house yesterday.
She washed her car in the garage last week.
It ate a banana last month.
I knew the answer a few minutes ago.
Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa.
She went to the theatre last week.
You drank lemonade in the garden yesterday morning.
We played soccer at school the other day.
They danced in the prom in 2020.
We visited China in 2019.
They weren’t in Rio last summer.
We didn’t have any money.
We didn’t have time to visit the Eiffel Tower.
We didn’t do our exercises this morning.
Were they in Iceland last January?
Did you have a bicycle when you were young?
Did you do much climbing in Switzerland?
Sam stayed in Los Angeles for two years.
I learned how to play the guitar five months ago.
My brother waited hours at the railway station.
Ritz talked to his mom for two hours on the phone.
My uncle came to your house last year.
Although the recipe seemed complicated, the baker aced the delicious cake yesterday.
Eager to learn more about history, we visited the museum last weekend.
The children, giggling with delight, played outside until the sun dipped below the horizon.
Filled with news and longing, she wrote a heartfelt letter to her friend.
Having saved for years, they finally achieved their dream of living in a small, coastal town.
After spending hours researching, she finally found the perfect book for her project.
Disappointed by the cancellation, we decided to have a movie night at home instead.
Exhausted from the long journey, they collapsed onto the comfortable bed.
Inspired by the breathtaking scenery, the artist began to sketch the landscape.
Having practiced diligently for weeks, the pianist delivered a flawless performance.
While rummaging through the attic, Sarah unearthed a dusty box filled with childhood treasures.
Alarmed by the sudden drop in temperature, we bundled ourselves up in layers of clothing.
Having meticulously planned the surprise party for weeks, their excitement reached a fever pitch as the guest of honor arrived.
Feeling a pang of nostalgia, he revisited the quaint bookstore where he spent countless hours as a child.
Despite facing numerous challenges, the determined team persevered and ultimately achieved their goal.
As the aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, Lisa’s stomach grumbled impatiently.
Convinced she had left her phone at the cafe, she retraced her steps in a flurry of panic.
Intrigued by the cryptic message, the detective embarked on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth.
Exhausted after conquering the challenging hike, they marveled at the breathtaking panoramic view from the summit.
Having meticulously researched the historical period, the author brought the characters and events to life in her captivating novel.