I didn't (did not) see him I saw him yesterday. Did you see him? yesterday. Past simple - common mistakes Common mistakes Correct version Why? In positive sentences, a I was work in London. I worked in London. helping verb such as 'was' or 'did' is not used. The helping verb 'did' is used He worked in London? Did he work in London? in past simple questions. The helping verb 'did' is used Worked he in London? Did he work in London? in past simple questions. The main verb is used in the Did he wrote a letter? Did he write a letter? infinitive form in questions and negatives. The main verb is used in the He didn't wrote a letter. He didn't write a letter. infinitive form in questions and negatives.