Simple Past Tense Exercise
Simple Past Tense Exercise
Simple Past Tense Exercise
IRREGULAR VERBS
Sophie has just arrived home after a work trip to the United States which turned into a
nightmare.
Watch the video, look at the examples of past simple irregular verbs. They are
in red in the subtitles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPgtdZ_urZk
1) Complete the table with the verbs that appear in the video, write its present and
past form.
REGULAR VERBS
Alfie took his driving test for the second time this morning. Did he pass?
Complete the sentences with the past simple of the verbs in brackets ( ).
1. The young man ___took_______ (take) out his wallet and ____paid _______ (pay) the
bill.
2. When Lucy ______went____ (go) to the interview, she _____wore________ (wear) her
best suit.
3. We ____left_________ (leave) the motorway and _______drove_____ (drive) for an
hour on quiet country roads.
4. I ____tought _________ (think) I ______knew___ (know) my irregular verbs, but now
I'm not so sure!
5. As soon as I ___met_________ (meet) Doris, I __knew__________ (know) she
_____was________ (be) someone special.
Answer your friend on Facebook. Remember to use the past tense in your answer!
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