Past Continuous and Past Simple
Past Simple and Past Perfect; used to
Phrasal Verbs
Accommodation
Transport and travel
100

He were run when he saw a car crash. (3)

He was running when he saw a car crash.

100

It used to / would be very expensive to fly in the past.

It used to be very expensive to fly in the past.

100

We arrived at the airport and checked ___ out bags.

We arrived at the airport and checked in out bags.

100

A hotel near a big road, for travellers: 

motel

100

What does "a return ticket" mean?

A ticket from one place to another and back

200

We __________ our homework yesterday.

We __________ our homework yesterday at 3:30. 

(do)

We did our homework yesterday.

We were doing our homework yesterday at 3:30. 

200

I used to win/ won a competion once.

I won a competion once.

200

What time does your train get __?

What time does your train get in?

200

A small hotel that offers a room and a morning meal

bed and breakfast

200

What does it mean to "cancel a flight"?

To decide that the flight will not happen

300

I (read) a book while my mum (cook) dinner.


I was reading a book while my mum was cooking dinner.

300

When he (finish) using the computer. He (switch) it off.

When he had finished using the computer he switched it off.

300

The bus broke __ so he walked.

The bus broke down so he walked.

300

A vehicle that you can live in 

caravan

300

What does the word "delay" mean?

to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected

400

We (travel) fast when the train (stop).

We were travelling fast when the train stopped.

400

After they (come) to the cinema, they (buy) their tickets.

After they had come to the cinema, they bought their tickets.

400

Let's get __ from the city this weekend.

Let's get away from the city this weekend.

400

A place where lots of people put up tents

campsite

400

What does the word "fare" mean?

the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train

500

He were run when he sees a car crash. (3)

He was running when he saw a car crash.

500

They left. She arrived at their house.

By the time _______________

By the time she came, they had (already) left. 

500
It was a long journey so he set __ early.

It was a long journey so he set off early.

500

A cheap place where young people can stay

hostel

500

What does the word "ferry" mean?

a boat or ship for taking passengers and often vehicles across an area of water, especially as a regular service