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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Talking past tense

Many of my students ask why and when to use the word "did" and the word "was". What is the difference??
  

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Use 'was' for the past of 'be'-- including the formation of progressive aspect and passive voice. Use 'did' for all other past verbs or verb forms.

— Mister Micawber

  • Use 'was' for the past of 'be'-- including the formation of progressive aspect and passive voice.
  • Use 'did' for all other past verbs or verb forms.
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Use 'was' for the past of 'be'-- including the formation of progressive aspect and passive voice.
Use 'did' for all other past verbs or verb forms.
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