Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect Tenses

This page provides a detailed breakdown of three important czasy przeszłe - angielski tenses: Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect. Each tense is presented with its structure for affirmative, interrogative, and negative sentences, along with examples to illustrate their usage.

Past Simple

The Past Simple tense is formed using 'was/were' for the verb 'to be' and the second form of the verb (V₂) for other verbs.

Example: I broke my arm when I was playing football.

Affirmative sentences follow the structure: Subject + V₂ Interrogative sentences use: Did + Subject + V₁ Negative sentences are formed as: Subject + didn't + V₁

Highlight: The Past Simple is often used for completed actions in the past with specific time references.

Past Continuous

The Past Continuous tense uses 'was/were' + the -ing form of the verb.

Example: When I was going to school, I found a cute kitten.

Affirmative: Subject + was/were + V-ing Interrogative: Was/Were + Subject + V-ing Negative: Subject + wasn't/weren't + V-ing

Highlight: This tense is used for actions that were ongoing in the past, often interrupted by another event.

Past Perfect

The Past Perfect tense is formed with 'had' + the past participle (V₃).

Example: Before I went to school, I had fed my cat.

Affirmative: Subject + had + V₃ Interrogative: Had + Subject + V₃ Negative: Subject + hadn't + V₃

Highlight: The Past Perfect is used to express an action that occurred before another action in the past.

Vocabulary: V₁ - base form of the verb, V₂ - past simple form, V₃ - past participle

This comprehensive guide provides a clear structure for understanding and using these czasy przeszłe - angielski przykłady, enabling students to construct accurate sentences and improve their narrative skills in English.