NAME: DATE:

LISTENING QUIZ
PAST SIMPLE
 Listen to the person speaking and then choose the best sentences
to respond.

1. a) We visited our friends. 9. a) I think that was a good idea.

b) Yes, we did. b) What did you do after that?
c) It was last weekend. c) Okay, let’s do it.

2. a) I think I saw him at school. 10. a) No, it didn’t.

b) That’s wonderful. b) Actually, it was a great film.
c) That’s okay. You can use mine. c) We boarded at Gate 15.

3. a) I finished work at 6 o’clock. 11. a) I didn’t know he was sick.

b) By taxi or by bus? b) Was she late for the meeting?
c) How many times did he do that? c) What did she do after that?

4. a) I saw you yesterday. 12. a) That’s wonderful!

b) I was sick at home. b) That’s strange!
c) Yes, they were. c) That’s too bad!

5. a) Where did they fly it? 13. a) She’s away for the weekend.
b) When did he do it? b) I’ll bring you one right away.
c) Did you enjoy your trip to New York? c) Did you like the soup?

6. a) Do you like cooking? 14. a) It’s next to the bank.

b) That’s my favorite TV show. b) Yes, it was.
c) At dinner time. c) Should we go back and get some?

7. a) No, they aren’t. 15. a) I was here this morning.

b) Yes, he was. b) When can you go?
c) No, he didn’t. c) Do you like living here?

8. a) I’m sorry to hear that! 16. a) Yes, I did.

b) Did they take a bus? b) No, I wasn’t.
c) Where did you see him? c) Yes, it was.

15 – 16 = Excellent 13 – 14 = Good 12 or Less = Practice More!

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