The past

Question 1

The past simple

Answer 1

Base form + ed
Actions in the past, we know when it happened
Ex: played, held, ate, Walked

Question 2

The past continuous

Answer 2

Was/were + ing
Action that was interrupted by another one, for description
Examples: i was eating ice cream and the i died.
The flowers were blooming, the birds were singing and the friends were laughing.

Question 3

The past perfect

Answer 3

Had + past participle ( walked )

For an action that happened before the time of narration.