PAST SIMPLE - IRREGULAR VERBS
The Simple Past of the verb LOSE
LOST
Complete the sentence with the verb in Past Simple:
Marvin _______ (decide) to study art at university.
Marvin DECIDED to study art at university.
The adverb of manner of the adjective NICE
NICELY
Complete the sentence using either COULD, COULDNT, CAN or CAN'T:
I _______ drive when I was 17, it was very difficult.
I COULDN'T drive when I was 17, it was very difficult.
Complete with the correct form of USED TO and the verbs in brackets:
I ____ (take) the lift, but now I take the stairs. It's good exercise.
I USED TO TAKE the lift, but now I take the stairs. It's good exercise.
The Simple Past of the verb FALL
FELL
Complete the sentence with the verb in Past Simple:
When _____ Mr Jones _____ (retire)?
When DID Mr Jones RETIRE?
The adverb of manner of the adjective HAPPY
HAPPILY
Complete the sentence using either COULD, COULDNT, CAN or CAN'T:
I _____ ride my bike when I was seven, my father taught.
I COULD ride my bike when I was seven, my father taught.
Complete with the correct form of USED TO and the verbs in brackets:
Brenda ____ (not enjoy) making jewellery when she was seven. But now she loves it.
Brenda DIDN'T USE TO ENJOY making jewellery when she was seven. But now she loves it.
The Simple Past of the verb SEE
SAW
Complete the sentence with the verb in Past Simple:
The children _____ (forget) to take their sandwiches and they ________ (not have) lunch.
The adverb of manner of the adjective TERRIBLE
TERRIBLY
Complete the sentence using either COULD, COULDNT, CAN or CAN'T:
People ______ fly to other places in the 19th century because there were no airplanes, but now they _____.
People COULDN'T fly to other places in the 19th century because there were no airplanes, but now they CAN.
Complete with the correct form of USED TO and the verbs in brackets:
My friends and I _____ (not play) tennis. However, after Coach Evans came we became big fans.
My friends and I DIDN'T USE TO PLAY tennis. However, after Coach Evans came we became big fans.
The Simple Past of the verb BITE
BIT
Complete the sentence with the verb in Past Simple:
I _______ (not come) because I ______ (be) busy.
I DIDN'T COME because I WAS busy.
The adverb of manner of the adjective GOOD
WELL
Complete the sentence using either COULD, COULDNT, CAN or CAN'T:
_____ your dad rollerblade when he was young?
COULD your dad rollerblade when he was young?
Complete with the correct form of USED TO and the verbs in brackets:
____ you ____ (spend) time at the amusement park with your friends when you were a kid?
DID you USE TO SPEND time at the amusement park with your friends when you were a kid?
The Simple Past of the verb THINK
THOUGHT
Complete the sentence with the verb in Past Simple:
We ____ (play) table tennis at Mike's house last week. Where ____ (be) you?
We PLAYED tennis at Mike's house last week. Where WERE you?
The adverb of manner of the adjective EARLY
EARLY
Complete the sentence using either COULD, COULDNT, CAN or CAN'T:
My grandfather ____ run marathons when he was young, but now he is old and he _____.
My grandfather COULD run marathons when he was young, but now he is old and he CAN'T.
Complete with the correct form of USED TO and the verbs in brackets:
___ Cynthia ____ (be) shy when she was six years old?
DID Cynthia USED TO BE shy when she was six years old?