ENG simple past (regular verbs)

(try) They tried to find the right street, but they couldn't.

(stop) The train stopped at many stations before it arrived in Lincoln.

(want) He wanted to tell the truth but was scared.

(smile) They all smiled when the photographer asked them to say cheese.

(play) John played the guitar when he was younger.

(close) They closed the shop when they went on holiday to Scotland.

(rain) Last summer it rained nearly every day.

(pay) He payed cash because his credit card was full.

(help) Teresa helped me learn Spanish before I went to Madrid.

(wash) Ann's sister washed the car last night.

(study) They all studied har last term.

(paint) Last summer, we painted our fence.

(cry) The baby cried all night.

(plan) We planned the trip carefully.

(argue) The neighbours argued so loudly, we had to call the police.

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