Vocabulary
Past Simple vs Past Continuous
Used to
Past Perfect / Past Perfect Continuous
Conversations
100

Nicky got __________ because there were big waves and the boat was moving up and down.
A) biting
B) seasick
C) shared
D) rose

seasick

100

Gary was writing postcards while Laura __________ photos.

was taking

100

In ancient times the actors __________ (wear) brightly-coloured costumes in Chinese opera.

used to wear

100

He __________ for an hour before he reached the station.
A) had been walking
B) had walked
C) walk
D) was walking

had been walking

100

Respond with a full sentence: 

What was the concert like?

e.g. It was great!

200

He got __________ in bad weather when he was travelling.
A) carried
B) lighting
C) audience
D) caught

caught

200

We __________ a film at 8 o’clock yesterday evening.

were watching

200

The ancient Greeks __________ (perform) in outdoor theatres.

used to perform

200

She was tired because she __________ the previous night.
A) hadn't been sleeping
B) hadn’t slept
C) wasn’t sleeping
D) hasn’t slept

hadn't slept

200

Respond with a full sentence:

Do you want to go for a walk later?

Sure. I'll give you a call.

300

Beth really enjoys meeting the __________ when she’s travelling.
A) lighting
B) locals
C) audience
D) shared

locals

300

Susan opened the door and __________ out of the house.

ran

300

Lily __________ (not/live) in the city when she was 5.

didn't use to live

300

Greg __________ for his book for two hours before he found it.
A) looked
B) had looked
C) had been looking
D) looking

had been looking

300

Respond with a full sentence: 

What did you do on Friday?

I watched a movie on TV.

400

The __________ made the whole theatre look red and gold.
A) audience
B) lighting
C) carried
D) seasick

lighting

400

Larry Page and Sergey Brin __________ in 1995.

met

400

Harry __________ (take) long walks in the countryside.

used to take
400

They were lost because they __________ a map with them.
A) didn’t taking
B) hadn’t taken
C) weren’t taking
D) haven’t taken

hadn't taken

400

Respond with a full sentence: 

Did you enjoy the concert?

Yes, I enjoyed it.

500

The singer’s voice __________ over the sound of the crowd.
A) rose
B) caught
C) biting
D) audience 

rose

500

__________ you listening to music when I called?
 

Were

500

Did you ________ (play) guitar?

use to play

500

He __________ since morning on his computer and his eyes were red.
A) worked
B) had worked
C) had been working
D) was working

had been working

500

Respond with a full sentence:

Is your book good?

No, I'm not really enjoying it.