Regular Verbs
Affirmative:
The regular verbs in past simple form are as follows:
- Base Form: play, walk, study
- Past Form: played, walked, studied
In affirmative sentences, the regular verbs are used in past form.
Example:
- I played football yesterday.
Irregular Verbs
Negative:
The negative form of regular verbs in past simple is constructed using the auxiliary verb "did" and "not" followed by the base form of the verb.
Example:
- I didn't play football yesterday.
Interrogative (Yes/No Quest.):
In interrogative sentences, the regular verbs in past simple form are used with the auxiliary verb "did" at the beginning of the sentence.
Example:
- Did you play football yesterday?
Interrogative (Wh-Quest.):
Interrogative sentences with "wh-" words are constructed using the regular verbs in past simple form and positioned after the interrogative word.
Examples:
- What did you play yesterday?
- Where did you play football?
Past Simple Regular Verbs
In past simple exercises, the regular verbs are used in their past simple form. For example:
- Base Form: walk, play, go
- Past Form: walk, played, went
Affirmative sentences are constructed with the subject followed by the past form of the verb.
Example:
- I walked to the cinema last night.
Past Simple Regular Verbs Exercises
Write the past simple form of the verbs below in the correct column:
- repeat
- worry
- finish
- start
- phone
- call
- miss
- enjoy
- visit
- marry
- listen
- cry
- play
- hate
- wash
- climb
- live
- arrive
- talk
- look
- stay
- ask
- clean
- travel
Write Sentences in Past Simple
- Affirmative:
- My sister tidied her room yesterday morning.
- Negative:
- We didn't visit cousins last week.
- Interrogative (Yes/No):
- Did you watch a film on TV?
Complete the Sentences with Past Simple
- She cleaned her bedroom yesterday.
- We played on the computer last night.
- I travelled to Paris 2 days ago.
Write the Sentences in Negative
- John didn't stay at his granny's house last summer.
- My family didn't arrive in 1995.
- The film didn't end very late yesterday.
Ask Questions About the Previous Activities
- Did you brush your teeth?
- Did you help at home?
- Did you watch a film on TV?
- Did you study English?
- Did you listen to music?
- Did you phone a friend?
- Did you use the computer?
- Did you play tennis?
Use "And" or "But" to Join the Actions
- I enjoyed the party very much, but I didn't listen to his favorite CD yesterday.
- I stayed at his granny's house last summer and enjoyed the party very much.
Past Simple (Irregular Verbs) Exercises
Write the past simple form of the given irregular verbs:
- make
- hear
- drive
- find
- have
- eat
- drink
The past simple form of irregular verbs is used in sentences to indicate completed actions in the past.
Example:
- She drove a car yesterday.
Complete the Sentences
Use the negative form of the underlined verbs to complete the sentences in the past simple.
Yesterday…
- Joe didn't find her keys.
- He didn't have breakfast.
- Ana didn't eat any pastries.
Match the Pictures with the Actions
The actions depicted in the pictures are matched with the past simple form of the verbs.
Example:
- He wrote a letter.
Write Questions About Alex and Answer Them
- Did Alex play computer games? No, he didn't.
- Did Alex read the newspaper? Yes, he did.
Complete the Text About Mary's Holiday
Last summer holiday Mary traveled by car with her family to Miami. They read the newspaper, swam in the pool, and visited many places.
Example:
- The family stayed at a hotel in Miami.
By learning past simple exercises and practicing regular and irregular verbs, students can enhance their English language skills and fluency. Practice exercises and worksheets such as "past simple ejercicios y soluciones" provide a comprehensive understanding of the past simple tense, making it easier for learners to grasp and apply the concept effectively.
