CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

A. Background
English is the international language. By mastering English well, then we
will be able to communicate with other nations in this world. In addition, we
will also be able to add our insights and knowledge for the progress of our
nation and country, because we will be able to read English literature, listen
to radio broadcasts abroad, and watch films, add insight to science other.
Thus, in the end we can master the knowledge in all fields.
Tenses are important in English education. And also a rule in English. If
someone wants to master English well, then he must be able to master tenses
well. Among other forms of tenses, in this paper we explain the simple past
past tense.

B. Formulation Of The Problem

1. What is the definition of “Simple Past Tense”
2. How to use “Report patient condition, Simple Past Tense?

C. Purpose
The purpose of writing this paper is to be able to understand and apply
tenses in everyday conversation or formal activities that use English as the
main language.
 CHAPTER II
THEORY AND DISCUSSION

A. Definition Of Simple Past Tense

To show that an act of activity occurs in the past and ends at a certain
time in the past and the end time is known. The verb used in this tense must
be the second verb (verb 2). Similar to simple present tense, this form is one
of the most basic tense and is often used when writing or speaking in English.

B. Formula Of Simple Past Tense

Because this formula is simple, the formula is simple. We only need
Verb-2 as an absolute feature of the past tense formula. So the basic formula
of the verbal sentence is: S + Verb-2. As for nominal sentences, we must
make "to be" into verb-2, which is "was and were". This tense is said to be
simple because simple past tense only wants to provide information about a
job that has happened in the past without wanting to show that the work is
being done or has been done.
EXAMPLE OF
SHAPE FORMULA
SENTENCES
VERBA S + Verb-2
+
NOMINAL S + was/were + nominal
VERBA S + did + not + Infinitive
-
NOMINAL S + was/were + not + nominal
VERBA Did + S + Infinitive
?
NOMINAL Was/were + S + nominal?

C. Function Of Simple Past Tense

Simple Past Tense is used for :
a. State an event that happened in the past.
 Example: I did the homework yesterday.
b. State a habit that was practiced in the past.
Example: He usually analyzed the scientific books.
c. State the sequence of events or activities that occurred in the past.
Example: Finishing my work, I walked to the beach, and found a nice
place to swim.
d. To state an event or event that was carried out in the past.
Example: If you came to my home, what would you do?

CAHAPTER III
CONCLUSION
A. CONCLUSION
Simple Past Tense function in verbal sentences Usually used to
express a condition that has been done in the past and finished at that time
or to describe an event that happened at a certain time in the past. Simple
Past Tense function in nomial sentences Usually used to express a habit in
the past but does not take place now.
The time description for Simple Past Tense used is : Yesterday
(last night), last night (last night), last week (last week), yesterday morning
(yesterday morning), an hour ago (an hour ago), two days ago (two days
ago), and so on.

B. SUGGEST
We realize that in making this paper, we still have many mistakes
and shortcomings either in our writing or we say the sentences and words
of English. Because we are not foreign people whose daily language is
English. And we hope that we can improve in terms of writing and
understanding and use of English in everyday life, and useful in the future.