English Exercises: Simple past 1

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PAST SIMPLE TENSE
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MULTIPLE CHOICE - FOUR TENSES 1
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PAST CONTINUOUS AND PAST SIMPLE
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�� SIMPLE PAST: REGULAR VERBS:�AFFIRMATIVE AND NEGATIVE SENTENCES

1. Write the Simple Past of these verbs.

Remember: Subject + (verb + -ed)

�� close ---> closed�� open ---> opened

WASH��	DANCE��	STOP��	CLEAN��	START��
HELP��	WATCH��	PLAY��	LISTEN��	RAIN��

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2. Complete the sentences with the Simple Past of the verbs in brackets.

a)�� The people (enjoy) �the party last weekend.

b)�� The children (phone) their grandparents two days ago.

c)�� We (plan) �a trip to England last year.

d)�� The family (stay) �at home yesterday.

e)�� Mum (fry) �fish and chips for our lunch on Sunday.

f)�� The teacher (arrive) �an hour ago.

g)�� The student (organise) �a picnic last week.

h)�� The children (close) �their books after the lesson.

i)�� John (invite) �his neighbours to a party.

j)�� Walter and Catherine (visit) the circus last month.

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3.Affirmative to negative

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Remember: Subject + didn't + verb

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�� I played football -> I didn't play football

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�� a)�� He played basketball.

c)�� She danced at the party.

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d)�� We visited our family.

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e)��They watched TV.�

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f)�� You lived in Paris.

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