Why is the simple past used in the sentence: "I ...

[ Present Perfect and Past Tenses ]

Why is the simple past used in the sentence: “I visited my grandparents last summer”?

A. It indicates a completed action at a specific time.

B. It describes an ongoing action.

C. It refers to a future event.

D. It emphasizes the duration of the visit.

Select your answer:
A B C D E

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