Past tenses
Name the tense: “They were swimming in the pool.
Past Continuous
What is the difference between “used to” and “would”?
“Used to” can describe past states and habits, while “would” describes only past habits.
Complete: “The concert was very ____ (excite).”
Exciting
What does “keep up with” mean?
To move at the same speed or cope with changes
Name a type of TV show popular with teenagers.
Sitcoms, talent shows, dramas.
“We reached the hotel at 11:30 yesterday morning.”
Past Simple
Complete: “I ___ (play) football every day as a child.”
Used to play.
Correct: “Going to the theatre is less better than concerts.”
“Going to the theatre is less enjoyable than concerts.”,
Use “keep off” in a sentence.
“Keep off the grass in the park.”
Match the program: “Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals” = ____.
Cookery program.
“I saw Aidar while I waited for the bus.” rewrite
“I saw Aidar while I was waiting for the bus.
Explain: Can “would” describe a past state?
No, “would” is used for repeated actions, not states.
Compare: “Listening to live music is ___ (interesting) than CDs.”
“More interesting.”
Explain “keep away” in your own words.
To stay at a distance to avoid something or someone.
Give an example of a documentary.
A film about nature, history, or science.
Create a sentence using both the past simple and past continuous
“I was studying when my friend called.”,
What would you use to describe repeated past actions: “used to” or “would”?
Both can be used for repeated past actions.
Fix: “London is more bigger than Semey.”
“London is bigger than Semey.”
Complete: “To stay safe online, you must __ from dangerous sites.”
Keep away
Name two genres of TV shows from the guide.
Documentary and sports program.
Explain the difference between past continuous and past simple
Past continuous describes an action in progress at a specific time, while past simple describes a completed action
Describe a habit you no longer do using “used to.”
“I used to play basketball every weekend
Compare these: “The Royal Albert Hall is ____ (big) than Barbican Hall.”
“Bigger.”,
Write a sentence with “keep on.”
“She keeps on practicing every day to improve.”
Create a question asking about a friend’s TV preferences.
“What kind of TV shows do you like to watch?”