Simple Past can describe a habit which stopped in the past. It can have the same meaning as "used to." It is often used with: A long time ago, when I was a child, when I was younger, etc.

When clauses begin with the word "when" such as "when I lost my job..." or "when dinner began..." These clauses are called when-clauses, and are often expressed in Past Simple.

Simple Past can describe past facts or generalizations which are no longer true.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past can show a duration of time that starts and stops in the past. Remember "Did" puts the sentence into the "Past" form, followed by the present form of the following verb.

Simple Past can show a duration of time that starts and stops in the past. You can use phrases like: for two years, for five minutes, all day, all year, etc.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past can show a duration of time that starts and stops in the past. Remember "Did" puts the sentence into the "Past" form, followed by the present form of the following verb.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past can show a duration of time that starts and stops in the past. You can use phrases like: for two years, for five minutes, all day, all year, etc.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, a specific time is not actually mentioned, but it is implied.

Simple Past shows an action started and finished at a specific time in the past.