Past Simple Tense

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Imagine you are continuing Ginger's letter. Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense to describe finding a lost item?

  • Yesterday, I find a beautiful seashell on the beach.
  • Yesterday, I founded a beautiful seashell on the beach.
  • Yesterday, I found a beautiful seashell on the beach. (correct)
  • Yesterday, I am finding a beautiful seashell on the beach.

Choose the sentence below that correctly uses the past simple tense to describe a completed action.

  • Last night, the stars shone brightly. (correct)
  • Last night, the stars are shining brightly.
  • Last night, the stars shine brightly.
  • Last night, the stars shined brightly.

Select the sentence that accurately uses the past simple form of the verb 'to drive'.

  • We driven to the seaside last weekend.
  • We drived to the seaside last weekend.
  • We drove to the seaside last weekend. (correct)
  • We drive to the seaside last weekend.

Which of the following sentences uses the past simple tense correctly to describe a choice made?

<p>I chose the blue dress yesterday. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence using the correct past simple form: 'They __________ (build) a sandcastle on the beach.'

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If Ginger wanted to say they didn't see any other animals at the park, which sentence should she use?

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past simple of 'think'.

<p>I thought about you yesterday. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the past simple tense of the verb 'to catch'?

<p>I caught the ball. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Ginger wanted to describe a song she heard, which sentence is correct?

<p>I heard a beautiful song on the radio. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence with the correct past simple form of 'swim'.

<p>Yesterday, I swam in the pool. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences properly uses the past simple tense of the verb 'to write'?

<p>She wrote a letter to her friend. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence with the correct past simple form of the verb 'to fly': 'The bird __________ (fly) over the house.'

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Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past simple form of the verb 'to know'.

<p>I knew the answer yesterday. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct past simple form of 'speak' to complete the sentence: 'He __________ (speak) to the manager yesterday.'

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Which sentence correctly uses the past simple form of the verb 'to give'?

<p>She gave me a present. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete the sentence: 'We __________ (leave) the party early because it was too crowded.'

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Choose the sentence that uses the past simple form of 'take' correctly.

<p>I took the bus to work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence correctly using the past simple of 'come'.

<p>They came to the party late. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Ginger wanted to describe a past event where she lost something, which sentence is correct?

<p>I lost my keys yesterday. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence that accurately uses the past simple form of 'keep'.

<p>She kept the secret. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Went

The past simple of 'go'.

Was

Past simple of 'is'. Used for singular subjects.

Woke

Past simple of 'wake'. Means to have awakened.

Read (Past Simple)

Past simple of 'read'. Pronounced "red."

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Drank

Past simple of 'drink'.

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Made

Past simple of 'make'. Means to have created.

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Ate

Past simple of 'eat'. Means to have consumed.

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Were

Past simple of 'be'. Used for plural subjects.

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Sat

Past simple of 'sit'. Means to have taken a seat.

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Wanted

Past simple of 'want'. Means to have desired.

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Broke

Past simple of 'break'. Means to have shattered.

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Fell

Past simple of 'fall'. Means to have plummeted.

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Saw

Past simple of 'see'. Means to have witnessed.

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Didn't + Base Form

Base form after 'didn't'.

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Study Notes

  • The following are sentences converted to past simple tense

Usage of the Past Simple Tense

  • Went is the past simple form of go
  • Was is the past simple form of be when referring to a singular noun or pronoun (I, he, she, it)
  • Woke is the past simple form of wake
  • Read (pronounced "red") is the past simple form of read
  • Drank is the past simple form of drink
  • Made is the past simple form of make
  • Ate is the past simple form of eat
  • Were is the past simple form of be when referring to a plural noun or pronoun (we, you, they)
  • Sat is the past simple form of sit
  • Wanted is the past simple form of want
  • Broke is the past simple form of break
  • Fell is the past simple form of fall
  • Saw is the past simple form of see
  • Got is the past simple form of get
  • After "didn't," use the base form of the verb (e.g., didn't surf)

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