... SIMPLE PAST TENSE We use it when the action in the PAST is DEFINITE DEFINITE Last Monday, I had a difficult test When I was a child, I studied at that school PRESENT PERFECT TENSE ... _ to California DIDN’T TRAVEL last year because he to PREFERRED stay home (not/travel) (prefer) HAS TRIED • Bianca to memorize the alphabet, but it’s too difficult for her (try) ... too difficult for her (try) • Bea us some chocolate BOUGHT for Easter last class (buy) • Poli _ over 20 hours for STUDIED her Midterm exam last week (study) • “ skydiving...