Pattern: did-not-base-verb

Structure Overview

Formula: did + not (didn't) + [base verb]
Core Meaning: The standard grammatical structure for negating main verbs in the past simple tense.

💬 Contextual Examples

The committee did not agree on the new proposal.
I didn't hear the alarm go off this morning.

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: Unfortunately, the software update ______ not fix the bug.

Answer: did

Practice 2: They ______ receive the invitation until it was too late.

Answer: didn't

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: did