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Yesterday I go shopping vs Yesterday I went shopping

The correct phrase is "yesterday I went shopping." The verb "went" should be used in the past tense to match the time reference "yesterday." "Go" is the incorrect verb form for this context.
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Last updated: August 13, 2024

Yesterday I go shopping

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "go" should be in the past tense to match the time reference "yesterday."

The correct form is "yesterday I went shopping." Use the past tense of the verb to indicate an action that occurred in the past.

Alternatives:

  • Yesterday I went shopping.
  • I went shopping yesterday.
  • Yesterday, I went to the store.
  • I did some shopping yesterday.
  • Yesterday, I went out shopping.

Yesterday I went shopping

This phrase is correct. The verb "went" is in the past tense, which is appropriate for the time reference "yesterday."

Use this phrase to describe an action that took place in the past, specifically on the day before today.

Alternatives:

  • Yesterday I went shopping.
  • I went shopping yesterday.
  • Yesterday, I went to the store.
  • I did some shopping yesterday.
  • Yesterday, I went out shopping.

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