What are the best books to study Simple past tense?

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Here is a list of some books that students can consider to cover the topic of simple past tense extensively and effectively.

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Author

Past Tense

Lee Child

Basic Grammar Practice Handbook On Tense

Dr. M. Vijaya

The Big Book of English Grammar for ESL and English Learners

Thomas Celentano

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