PAST SIMPLE

A. Put the verbs in brackets into Past Simple.

1. We _________ (spend) the holidays in the country.
2. There ____________ (be) twenty pupils in the class.
3. I _______________ (walk) in the park an hour ago.
4. The city _______ (have) a lot of tourists in summer.
5. I _____________ (not / be) at the concert yesterday.
6. They ________________ (not / have) a lunch break.
7. She _________ (can) speak English at the age of 10.
8. We __________ (go) to the party last week.
9. I __________ (not / buy) that jacket.
10. They ___________ (not / be) at the zoo yesterday.

B. Give short answers to the questions.

1. Was Kate ill yesterday? – Yes, ______ .
2. Were there two swimming pools in the hotel? – No, ______ .
3. Could Jim count at the age of 5? – Yes, ______ .
4. Did Pompeii have a baker’s? – Yes, ______ .
5. Were the trousers grey? – No, ______ .
6. Did your father drive the car? – Yes, ______ .
7. Did the boys run fast? – No, ______ .

C. Write general questions in your exercise book.

1. They had a big house.
2. There was a hotel in Pompeii.
3. The students were sleepy.
4. Jane could read at the age of four.
5. She made one mistake.
6. Egyptians built pyramids.
7. The children played a board game.
8. The film was amazing.

D. Write special questions in your exercise book.

1. Her boss was angry because she was late again. (Why)
2. The child ate an ice-cream. (What)
3. They flew to Egypt last year. (Where)
4. The guests were hungry. (Who)
5. She drew a red flower. (What colour)
6. He came back at 6 o’clock in the evening. (When)
7. They constructed five buildings. (How many)
8. The teacher took his phone. (Who)