Which sentence correctly uses the Simple Past tense to indicate a past...
The Simple Past tense can be used to describe past habits that are no longer true. Therefore, "They were playing tennis regularly" is the correct sentence. Options A, B, and D describe present or ongoing habits.
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Which sentence correctly uses the Simple Past tense to indicate a past...
Explanation:
Understanding the Simple Past Tense:
The Simple Past tense is used to talk about actions that happened in the past and are now completed. It is used to describe past habits, routines, or actions that occurred at a specific point in time.
Identifying the Correct Sentence:
- Sentence (a) "She usually walks to work" uses the present tense "walks" and "usually," indicating a current habit, not a past one.
- Sentence (b) "He is jogging every morning" uses the present continuous tense "is jogging," indicating a current activity, not a past habit.
- Sentence (c) "They were playing tennis regularly" is the correct answer as it uses the Simple Past tense "were playing" to describe a past habit that is no longer true.
- Sentence (d) "We are studying French last year" is grammatically incorrect as it combines the present tense "are studying" with the past time marker "last year."
Conclusion:
In the context of indicating a past habit that is no longer true, the correct sentence should use the Simple Past tense. Therefore, sentence (c) "They were playing tennis regularly" is the appropriate choice as it accurately portrays a past habit that is no longer ongoing.