The Past Tense

The Past Tense in English is used to describe actions, events, or situations that happened and were completed in the past. It allows us to talk about experiences, tell stories, and explain what occurred before now. There are several forms of the past tense — including Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect, and Past Perfect Continuous — each with its own specific use. Understanding how to use these forms correctly helps express time and sequence clearly when speaking or writing in English.