一般过去时由动词的过去式表示,动词be有was,were两个过去式,was用于第一、三人称单数,were用于其它情况。在构成否定及疑问句时,一般都借助助动词did,动词be有其独特的疑问及否定形式(基本上和一般现在时一致)。
用法:
表示在过去一段时间内,经常性或习惯性的动作。
When I was a child,I often played football in the street。
Whenever the Browns went during their visit,they were given a warm welcome。
肯定形式
主语+动词过去式+其它
例句:She came to help us in those days。
否定形态
主语+didn't +谓语动词原形+其它
在行为动词前加didn't,同时还原行为动词
例句:I didn't know you like coffee。