English-4U. De’s grammar book 2

PAST SIMPLE 2

1. 
   Fill in the past simple tense to tell the story.
   

On Friday, the children (talk) about a day out together in the country. The next morning, they (go) to the country with their two dogs and (play) together. Ben and Dave (have) some kites. Some time later the dogs

(be) not there. So, they (call) them and
(look) for them in the forest. After half an hour the children
(find) them and (take) them back. Charlie
(be) very happy to see them again. At lunch time Nick (go) to the bikes and (fetch) the basket with some meat sandwiches. Then they
(play) football. Nick and Dave (win). In the evening they
(ride) home.

2. 
   Fill in the correct simple past forms into the text.
   

The pupils of class 8B (do) a project last week. First the pupils
(choose) what they wanted to do. Then they (get) information from books and brochures, and they (talk) to a lot of people. They
(find) some interesting photos in the library. Their teacher (help) them when they (ask) her. Then they (make) a poster and a video, and (tell) the other groups about their project.

3. 
   A project about Cornwall. Fill in the correct word in the past simple.
   

arrange • bring • choose • decide • find • get • go • say • start
Last month Jenny, Nick and Ben to do a project together. They
Cornwall. First Jenny to a travel agency and
some brochures. Nick and Ben some interesting books in the library. Then they working. A week later they all their material to school and it on a poster.” Your presentation is interesting PAST SIMPLE NEGATION 1

Use the first verb and write down the past simple negation.

1. 
   Paula wrote back. Paula back.
   

2. 
   We arrived late. We late.
   

3. 
   He played football. He football.
   

4. 
   I forgot her birthday. I her birthday.
   

5. 
   He washed the car. He the car.
   

6. 
   She hurt her leg. She her leg.
   

7. 
   Sam was tired. Sam tired.
   

8. 
   I found the keys. I the keys.
   

9. 
   She tidied her room. She her room.
   

10. 
    He jumped high. He high.
    

11. 
    He drove very fast. He very fast.
    

12. 
    Nicole found her ring. Nicole her ring.
    

13. 
    They watched TV. They TV.
    

14. 
    We met Sally, but we Frank.
    

15. 
    He was in town. He in town.
    

16. 
    She made breakfast, but she lunch.
    

17. 
    He bought jeans, but he any T-shirts.
    

18. 
    She liked Chris, but she Robert.
    

19. 
    She talked to us, but she to Mr Brown.
    

20. 
    They played tennis, but they football.