📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn
📖 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Word count: ~900 words
❌ Past Simple Negative: Didn't + Verb - Easy Guide
Level: A1-A2 | Focus: Negative sentences in Past Simple
GrammarTensespast simplenegativedidn't
📌 Formula: Subject + didn't + base verb
• I didn't go to school yesterday.
• She didn't eat breakfast.
• He didn't call me.
• We didn't watch TV.
• They didn't come to the party.
⚠️ Important: After "didn't", the verb is always in BASE FORM (no -ed)!
📌 More Examples
• I didn't like the movie.
• She didn't understand the question.
• He didn't finish his homework.
• We didn't have enough time.
• They didn't believe me.
• I didn't sleep well last night.
• She didn't enjoy the concert.
• He didn't pass the test.
• We didn't receive the package.
• They didn't know the address.
💡 Memory Trick:
• DIDN'T = DID + NOT (past of DO)
• After DIDN'T, use the BASE VERB (present form)