Simple past Tense amd the usage

past tense

 Generally, the simple past tense is used to express the following events or situation.1)      Events in the past that are finished or happened at a specific time in the past2)      Situation in the past3)      Sries of actions in the past happening one after another

Now, let’s look at some example of the above usages for the simple past tense

1)     Events in the past that are finished or happened at a specific time in the past

Examples

Steve came to my house last week.

I went to college 3 years ago.

He ate the dinner 1 hour ago.

I slept well last night.

2)  Situation in the past

Examples:

I lived in Kolkata for  10 years (I don’t live there anymore).

3)  A series of actions in the past happening one after another

Examples:

· Rama came and smiled at the guests

I lived in Kolkata  for 10 years (I don’t live there anymore).

 3)  A series of actions in the past happening one after another

 Examples:

 John entered the hall, lit a cigarette and smiled at the us.