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=>Back to Grammer ExplanationsSpecial verbs in the Simple Past
Many frequently used verbs are irregular. You find these words in the appendix of a dictionary.
| affirmative sentence | negative sentence | question |
|---|---|---|
| every time regardless the subject (I, he, she, it, we, you, they): | ||
| I had a pen. | I did not have a pen. | Did I have a pen? |
| affirmative sentence | negative sentence | question |
|---|---|---|
| every time regardless the subject (I, he, she, it, we, you, they): | ||
| I was in Zonguldak. | I was not in Zonguldak. | Was I in Zonguldak? |
| affirmative sentence | negative sentence | question |
|---|---|---|
| every time regardless the subject (I, he, she, it, we, you, they): | ||
| I read a boook. |
I did not read a book. | Did I read a book? |