The simple past form of the verb is used to denote an action that took place in the past. It is usually formed by adding an ‘ed’ or ‘d’ (for words ending in ‘e’) to the end of the root verb.

Examples

• Cheat – Cheated: He cheated in his final exams.
• Jump – Jumped: She jumped over the cliff into the river.
• Complete – Completed: I think she has yet not completed her homework.
• Play – Played: I haven’t played this game since I was ten.

However, some verbs take the same form as the root verb

• Cut – Cut: I cut my finger yesterday.
• Hit – Hit: She hit her head on a rock.
• Hurt – hurt: I fell from the bike and got hurt.