Past Tenses 1
So, did Max start a business after he __________________ his job (lose)
had lost
We arrived really late, and everyone __________________ for us. (wait)
was waiting
We use this word to describe an old person.
elderly
I get on well with the students and I’m making friends here, too. So I really think I’m starting to __________________ everyone.
fit in with
A very young child who is just learning to walk
toddler
Sorry, what did you say? I __________________ to you. (listen)
wasn't listening
I __________________ chocolate, but now I love it. (like)
didn't use to like
Worried about someone or something.
concerned
Don’t ______________ on me when I’m speaking to you – it’s very rude.
walk out
The act of saying negative things about someone.
criticism
Sally __________________ to school every morning, but now she cycles. (walk)
used to walk
Josh didn’t eat much at the party because he __________________ dinner earlier. (have)
had had
When you can’t forgive someone or forget something bad. (emotion)
bitter
Ted promised to do a bungee jump with us, but he’s really scared about it. He’ll never _____________ with it.
go through
To admire, respect, think very highly of someone.
look up to
After Ryan and Katie __________________ some money, they bought a house. (inherit)
had inherited
When Rachel and Carlos got married, they __________________ engaged for very long – only a few weeks. (be)
had been
This phrase means ‘to die’.
pass away
You said, ‘I’ll help you to organise the party,’ so don’t ____________ on your promise.
go back
Feeling sad that things in the past have changed.
nostalgic
Mick and Yasmina became good friends while they __________________ in the same company. (work)
were working
Megan has forgotten her German now, but she __________________ it really well. (speak)
used to speak
This person is one hundred years old.
centenarian
Can you ______________ this word in the dictionary for me? I don’t understand what it means.
look up
Someone in their fifties.
middle-aged