Past Simple practice

1- Complete the dialogue using the verbs in the past form:

- James! Long time no see! How are you?

- Oh, Matt! It’s great to see you. I’m fine and you?
- Well, I_________________ (have) better times.
- Why? Tell me more.
- Six months ago I___________________ (crash) my car and ___________________(hurt) my
shoulder pretty bad.
- Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. How__________________ (be) the accident?
- I______________________(hit) the car onto a tree while I___________________(be) backing up.
- Wow, I imagine you_____________________(be) in pain.
- Yes, I__________________(be). But now I feel so much better.
- Good to hear that, man!

2- Change the sentences from affirmative to negative:

a) My family traveled to Spain last vacation.
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b) Shelley and Kate were in the meeting this morning.
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c) The company invested in training for all employees.
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d) Our manager sent an important email two hours ago, please check it out.
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e) Professor Smith went on vacation last week.
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f) We saw Ellen and Bob cheating on the math test.
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g) The kids were outside in the yard with their toys.
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h) Matt was the manager before Patrick.
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