Before moving on, ask yourself:
1. Is مَا before the past verb?
2. Is the original subject still clear?
3. Is the object or complement still in its proper place?
4. Does the meaning naturally say that the past action did not happen?
If all four answers are yes, the sentence is ready.
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Negating Past-Tense Sentences with مَا
Before moving on, ask yourself:
1. Is مَا before the past verb?
2. Is the original subject still clear?
3. Is the object or complement still in its proper place?
4. Does the meaning naturally say that the past action did not happen?
If all four answers are yes, the sentence is ready.