Past simple tense
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- In this lesson, we will learn how to speak and write about things that have happened in the past. We will look at the past simple tense and practise using it. We will then apply that knowledge in a piece of creative writing.
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5 Questions
Q1.
The past simple is when you say what happened, not what was happening.
False
Q2.
Choose the past simple sentence.
They was washing their car.
They wash their car.
They were washing their car.
Q3.
What is the verb 'bring' in the past simple?
bought
bringed
was bringing
Q4.
Which two sentences are past simple?
It was raining heavily.
Lots of people were swimming in the ocean.
Q5.
Which example is NOT past simple?
The cats licked their bowls clean.
The children played outside all day.
The parents worried about their children.