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Danil Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Question about verb "to be" in Past simple tense

Hello everyone!
Can I say: "They are explored Mars in Utah".
I mean, If I want to say in past simple tense, should I write verb "are" in this occur? I know, we should added "ed" when we use Past simple in this case, but should I add "are" or another verbs (is, am, are)?
Kind regards.
  

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i think you should write " they explored Mars in Utah"

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i think you should write " they explored Mars in Utah"
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you should cut down "are" . i think it is unnecessary verb

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DanilI mean, If I want to say in past simple tense, should I write verb "are"
No. Forms of be (am, is, are, was, were) are not used in forming the simple past of other verbs.

Present: They explore Mars.
Past: They explored Mars.

But those forms of be can be used in other ways. The simple past of be is wa
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CalifJimYou can't explore Mars while you are in Utah, though. That's like visiting Moscow while you are in London.
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Danilwhy you doin't use be in the present simple?
Then it wouldn't be "simple". The simple forms don't use be. The continuous forms use be and -ing on the verb.

Present (simple): They explore.
Present continuous: They are exploring.

Past (simple): They explored.
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Mr CJ, thank you very much! I have known this, but I am confused again.

What is the difference between: "They explore."

AND

She is an author.
California is in America.
Windows are made of glass.

We use present simple in this 3 sentences. But, why? Because this is true or fact?
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DanilWhat is the difference between: "They explore." and "She is an author"
The main verb is "explore" in "They explore". It's an action verb. It tells what action they do.
The main verb is "be" in "She is an author". It's not an action verb. It tells who she is.

Other than that, I don't understand your problem. I'll check on this tomorrow.
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CalifJimThe main verb is "explore" in "They explore". It's an action verb.
I think, I have understood. When I use action verbs I must write them only in the present simple?

Action verbs don't use with the continuous tenses? Only in the present tenses?
Kind regards.
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Let me advise Danil to study about verbs,being the most important part of speech from a basic grammar book, then ask questions
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DanilWhen I use action verbs I must write them only in the present simple?Action verbs don't use with the continuous tenses? Only in the present tenses?
You need to get a grammar book and study the tenses.

You can also use Google. Search English grammar tenses

Here's a good website that will help you.

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