Writing a short story in simple past tense involves focusing on past events. Begin by deciding on a plot that occurred in the past. Use past tense words like 'was', 'were', 'did', and make sure the timeline is clear. Avoid slipping into present or future tenses unless it's for a specific effect.
Once upon a time, a little girl walked in the forest. She saw a beautiful bird. She followed the bird. Then she found a small cottage. She knocked on the door, but no one answered. So she went back home. It was an interesting adventure for her.
Just focus on describing events that will happen in the future. Use the correct verb forms like 'will + verb' to show future actions. It's not too hard once you get the hang of it.
The tokens of the present perfect, past tense, and simple present tense in English are as follows:
1 present perfect tense:- have/has + past tense
For example:I have been to China
She has a PhD
2 The past perfect:- had + the past tense
For example:I had studied English for six years before I started university
She had worked in a factory for five years before she decided to leave
3 simple present tense:- am/is/are + infinitive/present tense
For example:I am a student
She is a teacher
Note: The use of the above markers depends on the specific tenses and sentence structure.
The present simple is great for giving background information or setting the scene. Like, 'The sun rises in the east.' It makes the story feel more stable and timeless. Also, it's good for character habits, like 'He always drinks coffee in the morning.'
Yes. I went on a journey last month. I drove my car to the mountains. Along the way, I stopped at a small town. I met some friendly people there. I continued my journey after that. When I reached the mountains, the view was amazing.
Once upon a time, Mary had visited Paris before she decided to move there. She had always dreamed of living in the city of lights. When she finally arrived, she felt as if she had already known every corner. The cafes she visited were the same ones she had seen in pictures. It was a strange yet wonderful feeling of familiarity.