Past Simple
There .... a mouse in the kitchen.
was
Everyone ... outside for the car to arrive. (wait)
was waiting
Emergency workers pulled three people from the wreckage. They ... under the wreckage for four days.
had survived
I work in a bank.
He said that he worked in a bank.
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
... you at school yesterday?
Were
We ... dinner when you called. (have)
were having
When I got home, the children had already ... to bed.
gone
I am working today.
She said she was working today.
What is the human body’s largest organ?
Skin
The rain ... a couple minutes ago. (stop)
stopped
I found my toy when I ... my room. (clean)
was cleaning
When I turned on the television, my favourite program ... (nearly/finish)
had nearly finished.
I was at the doctor all morning.
He said he had been at the doctors all morning.
Which band member famously left One Direction?
Zayn Malik
What did you think of the book?
I ... it was terrible. (think)
thought
Ryan and I ... soccer when he twisted his ankle.
were playing
We ... been out long when it started to rain. (not)
hadn't
I will lend you the money.
He told me he would lend me the money.
What is the only NFL team with a plant for a logo?
The New Orleans Saints
I ... her a birthday gift. (not/buy)
didn't buy
What ... when the storm started? (you/do)
were you doing
We finally arrived at the hotel. It ... a long journey and we were very tired. (be)
had been
I have been sick for a couple of weeks.
He told me he had been sick for a couple of weeks.
What is the name of the town where Miss Nadia is from?
Pitiquito