Past Simple: Regular & Irregular Forms

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Last weekend, I (visit) my grandparents in the countryside.

Correct answer: visited

Regular verb that adds -ed to form the past simple.

We (go) to the cinema on Friday evening.

Correct answer: went

Irregular past simple form of the verb “go” (went).

She (not / like) the soup because it was too salty.

Correct answer: didn't like

Negative past simple is formed with “didn't” + infinitive.

you (see) that beautiful bird in the garden?

Correct answer: Did / see

Questions in the past simple are formed with “Did” + subject + infinitive.

They (study) very hard for their English test last night.

Correct answer: studied

Regular verb ending in consonant + y changes -y to -i and adds -ed (studied).

My father (buy) a new car two weeks ago.

Correct answer: bought

Irregular past simple form of the verb “buy” (bought).

We (not / have) enough time to finish the game.

Correct answer: didn't have

Negative past simple form using the auxiliary “didn't” + infinitive.

Sarah (take) your umbrella by mistake?

Correct answer: Did / take

Question form in the past simple with the auxiliary “Did” + infinitive.

He (arrive) late for the meeting this morning.

Correct answer: arrived

Regular verb ending in -e simply adds -d (arrived).

I (see) a very interesting documentary about space yesterday.

Correct answer: saw

Irregular past simple form of the verb “see” (saw).

They (not / go) to the party because they were tired.

Correct answer: didn't go

Negative form in the past simple using “didn't” + infinitive.

your parents (enjoy) their holiday in Italy?

Correct answer: Did / enjoy

Question form in the past simple for a regular verb using “Did” + infinitive.

The company (plan) a big event for its tenth anniversary.

Correct answer: planned

Regular verb with a short vowel and single consonant (CVC) doubles the consonant before adding -ed (planned).

She (eat) a large piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

Correct answer: ate

Irregular past simple form of the verb “eat” (ate).

you (do) your homework before you went out?

Correct answer: Did / do

Question form using “Did” and the main verb “do” in its infinitive form.

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