The simple past tense

When does David use the Simple Past Tense?

• to talk about a finished action in the past

• to talk about an ongoing action in the past

• to talk about an action that started in the past and is still continuing now

• to talk about actions happening now

Answer explanation

The Simple Past Tense is used to talk about a finished action in the past, making it the correct choice.

What time indicators can be used to talk about an action that happened in the past?

Select the sentence which is an example of irregular verb in the past tense?

• He put the book in his bag yesterday.

• The boy ran after his cat.

• The dog slept comfortably on its owner's bed.

• The police chased the thief.

Which sentence below correctly describes Samuel's adventure yesterday?

• He got to the store early yesterday.

• He swam in the pool.

• He walked to the store yesterday.

• He ate lunch at noon.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'She walked to the store yesterday' because it is an example of a regular verb in past tense, where 'walked' is the past tense form of the verb 'walk'.

Arjun was in a dilemma, but finally, he _______ (to decide) to leave his house.

While playing in the park, Daniel and Emma ______ (to fall) and ______ (to hurt) themselves.

David, Oliver, and Aiden _____ (to read) the book last summer.

• readed

• rode

• read

• readen

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'read' because the sentence is in the past tense, and the correct past tense form of 'read' is 'read' without adding any suffixes.

Rewrite the following passage of text in the past tense.

"You run across the road, but a car comes by and nearly knocks you down. You race to the corner of the street, then leap over a small, green hedge. You see your friend, Billy. He darts towards you, then you both run towards me. I join in, and I tear along the road next to you. All three of us reach Billy’s house and speed up the path to his front door. We arrive at the door, then ring the doorbell. Billy’s mum answers, then lets us in for a drink of orange squash."

Imagine Anika, Grace, and Isla went on a thrilling adventure during their last holiday! Write a story of about 200-250 words titled "Our Unforgettable Vacation."

What did Lily's discovery of the key and the hidden door lead to?

• A thrilling mystery in the garden

• A boring day at home

• A trip to the grocery store

• A visit to the library

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