Simple Past Tense Definition and Examples
www.thoughtco.com › past-tense-simple-past-1691596Jan 28, 2020 · An example of a simple past tense verb used in a sentence would be: "I went to the park." The speaker completed their action of going to the park, so you use the verb "go" in the simple past tense. Note how this example uses an irregular verb but in the past simple, which can be a bit confusing until you understand the rules for using these verbs.