Past Tense Worksheet Fix

GRAMMAR GAME (STORY ORDER)
PAST TENSE
 What happened to Sue? Have your students put the 11 events below in order.

On Monday, I bought a lottery ticket at a shopping mall.
I put the ticket in the pocket of my jacket, and went home.
After I got home, I went to bed and forgot about the ticket.
On Tuesday morning, I got into my car and drove to work.
On the way to work I turned on the radio.
A man on the radio said my lottery ticket number.
After he said my number, I put my hand into my jacket

pocket.
Oh no! The ticket wasn’t in my pocket!
Next, I drove back home and looked for the ticket.
I found the ticket. It was on a table.
Finally, I looked at the ticket. Oh no! It was the wrong

number!
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NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET (STORY ORDER)

PAST TENSE
 Complete the paragraph below by filling in the missing words – be sure to
change the verbs to Past Tense!
forget buy is drive

go say find put
look for isn’t turn on look at
Something terrible happened to me last week. On Monday, I (1)____________ a
lottery ticket at a shopping mall near my home. I (2)____________ the ticket in
the pocket of my jacket, and (3)____________ home. After I got home, I went to
bed and (4)____________ about the ticket. On Tuesday morning, I got into my
car and (5)____________ to work. On the way to work, I (6)____________ the
radio and a man on the radio said my lottery ticket number. After he
(7)____________ my number, I put my hand into my jacket pocket. Oh no! The
ticket (8)____________ in my pocket, so I drove back home and
(9)____________ the ticket. I (10)____________ the ticket. It was on a table.
Finally, I (11)____________ the ticket very carefully. Oh no! I couldn’t believe
my eyes because it (12)____________ the wrong number! Next time I will be
more careful, and maybe next time I won’t buy a lottery ticket.
(155 words)

GRAMMAR GAME & WORKSHEET ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past Tense

Level Intermediate
ACTIVITY NOTES PARAGRAPH

Before class, cut the story along the ANSWER KEY
dotted lines into 11 sentence strips.
Don’t worry … For a class of less than 11 1. bought
students, some students will get an extra 2. put
strip. For a class of more than 11
3. went
students, some students will double up
with a partner. 4. forgot
5. drove
Distribute the sentence strips randomly,
and have your students memorize their 6. turned on
sentences. (Give them a 2 or 3 minutes 7. said
for this.)
8. wasn’t
Then, have them return the sentence 9. looked for
strips to you, and then stand up. They
10. found
should walk around the classroom and
say their sentences to their classmates 11. looked at
and try to figure out the order of the 12. was
sentences. Have them write their
sentences on the board – don’t insist on
100% grammatical accuracy at this point.
Monitor the activity and offer some help

if your students have difficulty.
My Notes
For a lower level class, start the activity
by writing the first sentence (“On Monday,
I bought …) before distributing the strips;
consider also letting your students keep
the strips.
Wrap-up by correcting any grammatical,

capitalization or spelling mistakes that
you want to focus on.
For larger classes, consider making this

into a competitive activity with two or
three sets of sentence strip, and having
two or three groups (teams) of students.
Remember to erase the sentences on the

board before moving on to the paragraph
worksheet!

N A M E : ________________________________ DATE: ____________________
GRAMMAR LESSON: PAST SIMPLE

Question: Do you like to travel by plane? Why? / Why not?
 Complete the paragraph on the right with the PAST TENSE forms of verbs on the left.
My Flight to London
Dear Sylvia,
Last month was my first time to fly by myself. I was a little
nervous, but it was exciting! First, I (1)_____________ a taxi
to the international airport terminal. Then, I (2)_____________
at the check-in counter and (3)_____________ to the
departure lounge at Gate 64. I was early, so I didn’t have to
wait a long time to go through immigration and security. I
(4)_____________ in the departure lounge for about 25 minutes
and then I showed my passport and boarding pass before I
(5)_____________ the plane. After I boarded the plane, I
walked along the aisle and (6)_____________ my seat, and then
I (7)_____________ down and (8)_____________ my seat

B board v.
belt. I was lucky because my seat was a window seat, so I
C check-in v.
could look outside as the plane (9)_____________. After a
F fasten v.
few hours, the flight attendants (10)_____________ us dinner,
find v.
and then I talked to the passenger sitting next to me. His name
L land v.
was Leonardo, and I was surprised to find out that he was also
S serve v.
traveling to London to study English for the summer. Finally,
sit v.
I (11)_____________ an action movie, and then our plane
T take v. (12)_____________ soon after that. It was a great experience,

take-off v. and I made a lot of friends during my six weeks in England. I’ll
W wait v. e-mail you again after I fly back to Italy next Saturday. See you
walk v. soon!
watch v. Love, Adrianna 

(about 225 words)

N A M E : ________________________________ DATE: ____________________

My Flight to London
Vocabulary Practice
 Match the words on the left with the meanings on the right.
1. airport terminal A. a place where passengers wait to get on a plane
2. aisle B. the building where air passengers arrive
3. check-in C. someone who travels by plane, train (etc.); not the

pilot or driver
4. departure lounge D. place between a row of seats where you can walk
5. gate E. place to check passengers for guns, illegal things
6. immigration F. the place where passengers get on or off a plane
7. passenger G. place where your passport or visa is checked

8. security H. the action of showing your passport and flight
information at an airport counter or desk
How Much Do You Understand?

 Write ‘T’ (True) or ‘F’ (False) next to each statement.
1. The paragraph is all about Adrianna’s summer in London.
2. Adrianna went to Gate 64 and then checked-in at the check-in counter.
3. She waited for almost half an hour in the departure lounge.
4. She sat down in an aisle seat.
5. She watched an action movie after she ate dinner.
6. She wants to fly back to England next Saturday.
Discuss
 Ask and answer the following questions with your classmates.
1. What are some good things about traveling by air?

2. What are some bad things about traveling by air?
3. Do you prefer an ‘aisle seat’ or a ‘window seat’? Why?
4. When was the last time you traveled by air? Did you enjoy your flight?
N A M E : ________________________________ DATE: ____________________

My Flight to London
Grammar-in-Context
 Complete the paragraph by circling the correct words.
Last month was my first time to fly by myself. I was a little nervous, but it was
exciting! First, I (1)_______ a taxi to the international airport terminal. Then, I
checked-in at the check-in counter and (2)_______ to the departure lounge at
Gate 64. I (3)_______, so I (4)_______ have to wait a long time to go through
immigration and security. I waited in the departure lounge (5)_______ about
25 minutes and then I showed my passport and boarding pass before I boarded
the plane. (6)_______ I boarded the plane, I walked along the aisle and found
my seat, and then I sat down and fastened (7)_______ seat belt. I was lucky
because my seat was a window seat, (8)_______ I could look outside as the
plane took off. After (9)_______ hours, the flight attendants served
(10)_______ dinner, and then I talked to the passenger sitting (11)_______ to
me. His name was Leonardo, and I was surprised to find out that he was also
traveling to London to study English for the summer. Finally, I watched an
action movie, and then our plane landed soon after that. It was a great
experience, and I (12)_______ a lot of friends during my six weeks in England.
I’ll e-mail you again after I fly back to Italy next Saturday. See you soon!
1. 5. 9.
(A) took (A) for (A) a little
(B) taked (B) at (B) few
(C) was take (C) in (C) little
(D) was took (D) to (D) a few
2. 6. 10.
(A) was walk (A) Before (A) your
(B) walk (B) After (B) we
(C) walked (C) Finally (C) us
(D) was walked (D) First (D) ours
3. 7. 11.
(A) early (A) mine (A) next
(B) will be early (B) me (B) behind
(C) am early (C) my (C) in front
(D) was early (D) your (D) above
4. 8. 12.
(A) no (A) but (A) make
(B) was not (B) so (B) made
(C) not (C) however (C) makes
(D) didn’t (D) for example (D) was made
N A M E : ________________________________ DATE: ____________________

My Flight to London
Writing Practice 1
 Listen to your teacher and complete the paragraph.
Last month was my first time to fly by myself. I was a little _______,
but it was exciting! First, I _______ a taxi to the international
_______ _______. Then, I checked-in at the check-in counter and
_______ to the departure lounge at Gate 64. I _______ _______, so
I _______ have to wait _______ _______ _______ to go through
immigration and security. I waited in the _______ lounge _______
about 25 minutes and then I showed my _______ and boarding pass
before I _______ the plane. _______ I boarded the plane, I _______
along the _______ and _______ my _______, and then I _______
down and fastened _______ seat belt. I _______ _______ _______
my seat _______ a window seat, _______ I _______ _______
outside as the plane _______ _______. After _______ _______
hours, the flight attendants _______ _______ dinner, and then I
_______ _______ the passenger sitting _______ to me. His name
_______ Leonardo, and I _______ _______ to find out that he
_______ also traveling to London _______ _______ _______ for the
summer. _______, I _______ an action movie, and _______ our
plane _______ soon _______ _______. It _______ _______ a great
experience, and I _______ a lot of _______ during my _______
_______ _______ _______. I’ll e-mail you again after I fly back to
Italy _______ _______. See you _______!

N A M E : ________________________________ DATE: ____________________

My Flight to London
Writing Practice 2
 Don’t look at the paragraph. In your own words, write what you can remember about
Adrianna’s flight to London. Use the back of this paper if you need more space.
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AIRPORT ARRIVALS TERMINAL A
 Ask your partner where these places are.
Airport Bus Tourist Info Service Lost and Found
Bank Public Phones Your Classmate
CAR INFORMATION RESTAURANT

RENTAL DESK
AGENCY
X
BANK
TOUR
TO SECOND FLOOR
MACHINE
GUIDE
ESCALATORS
ENTRANCE
TAXI STAND
COFFEE SHOPS & WAITING AREA
ELEVATORS
BAGGAGE
EXIT
PICK-UP
AREA
FREE
BUS
TICKET
RESTROOMS
INTERNET
DESK
X BANK
MACHINE
YOU
AR E
HERE CUSTOMS

AIRPORT ARRIVALS TERMINAL B
 Ask your partner where these places are.
Taxi Stand Bank Machines Elevators
Restaurant Bus Ticket Desk Tour Guide
AIRPORT BUS
TOURIST CAR INFORMATION

INFORMATION RENTAL DESK
SERVICE AGENCY
TO SECOND FLOOR
ESCALATORS
CLASSMATE
ENTRANCE
COFFEE SHOPS & WAITING AREA
X
PUBLIC
PHONES
BAGGAGE
EXIT
PICK-UP
AREA
FOUND
LOST
AND
FREE
RESTROOMS
INTERNET
X BANK
YOU
AR E
HERE CUSTOMS

N A M E : ________________________________ DATE: ____________________

Writing Practice 3
 NARRATIVE writing: Write a short narrative paragraph about a real (or imagined) flight
that you took. Remember to use PAST TENSE grammar in your writing. Use some of
the words in the box below to help you.
AIRPORTS and AIR TRAVEL Vocabulary
airport check-in counter land

board flight passenger
boarding pass flight attendant take-off
check-in gate window seat
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GRAMMAR LESSON ALL THINGS GRAMMAR
Grammar Focus Past Tense / Prepositions of Location

Level Intermediate
Time Approximately 120 – 180 minutes
ANSWER KEY  Grammar-in-Context

1. A 5. A 9. D
 Complete the Paragraph
2. C 6. B 10. C
1. take  took 3. D 7. C 11. A
2. check-in  checked-in 4. D 8. B 12. B
3. walk  walked
4. wait  waited
5. board  boarded
6. find  found AIRPORT ARRIVALS
7. sit  sat TERMINAL
8. fasten  fastened
9. take-off  took off For this info-gap activity, have your
10. serve  served students (if possible) seated facing each
11. watch  watched other.
12. land  landed
Make sure your learners have practiced
 Vocabulary Practice the following vocabulary (and perhaps
write it on the board as a reminder for
1. B 5. F them to use it):
2. D 6. G  The bank is across from the….
3. H 7. C  The bank is next to / beside
4. A 8. E the….
 The bank is between the…and
 How Much Do You Understand? the….
 The bank is near the….
1. F (It’s about her flight.)  The … is in front of the ….
2. F (She first checked-in.)  …is in the corner of the building.
3. T
4. F (She sat down in a window seat.)  Homework Idea
5. T
6. F (She will fly back to Italy.) Write a narrative paragraph about a
real or imagined flight you took (see
attached worksheet). In the next class,
get into a small group and read aloud
your paragraph.
EXPLORE on-line:
http://esl-lab.com/plane1/pln1.htm
http://listenaminute.com/a/airports.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airports
http://www.heathrowairport.com/

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR CROSSWORD
PAST SIMPLE (IRREGULAR VERBS)
 Read the clues and fill in the missing words.
Yesterday, I …
1 2
ACROSS
B R O U G H T
1. ___ my lunch to work.
4. ___ to do my homework.
3 4 5 6. ___ the answer to a question.
9. ___ an e-mail to my friend.
6
11. ___ at a bus stop for 10 minutes.
7 12. ___ my favorite magazine.
15. ___ a mistake on a test.
8
17. ___ a picture of a tree.
19. ___ the pen. I still have it.
9
23. ___ ten dollars at a store.
10 24. ___ a ball at the park.
26. ___ in an airplane.
11 12 13
28. was late, but they ___ on time.
14
29. ___ my car to a park.
DOWN
1. ___ an egg on the floor.
15 16 17 18 2. ___ about a difficult problem.
3. ___ to the library to read a book.
5. ___ my little brother to a cinema.
19 20
7. ___ the blue pen, not the red one.
8. ___ a baby in my arms.
21 10. ___ a sock under my bed.
11. ___ in a swimming pool.
22 23
12. ___ my bicycle to school.
24 25 13. ___ a glass of orange juice.
14. ___ my homework.
16. didn’t ___ breakfast.
18. ___ a story about a princess.
26 27 28
20. ___ my key. I couldn’t find it.
21. ___ my brother’s cookie.
22. ___ to class late.
29 25. ___ a strange sound at midnight.
27. ___ very happy.

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR CROSSWORD
PAST SIMPLE (IRREGULAR VERBS)
 ANSWERS
Yesterday, I …
1 2
ACROSS
B R O U G H T
1. ___ my lunch to work.
R H 4. ___ to do my homework.
3 4 5 6. ___ the answer to a question.
O W F O R G O T 9. ___ an e-mail to my friend.
6
11. ___ at a bus stop for 10 minutes.
K N E W U O
7 12. ___ my favorite magazine.
E N G C O 15. ___ a mistake on a test.
8
17. ___ a picture of a tree.
T H H H K 19. ___ the pen. I still have it.
9
23. ___ ten dollars at a store.
S E N T O
10 24. ___ a ball at the park.
F L S 26. ___ in an airplane.
11 12 13
28. was late, but they ___ on time.
S T O O D R E A D 29. ___ my car to a park.
14
W U D O R DOWN
A N I D A 1. ___ an egg on the floor.
15 16 17 18 2. ___ about a difficult problem.
M A D E D R E W N 3. ___ to the library to read a book.
5. ___ my little brother to a cinema.
A R K 7. ___ the blue pen, not the red one.
19 20
K E P T L O 8. ___ a baby in my arms.

21 10. ___ a sock under my bed.
O T S 11. ___ in a swimming pool.
22 23
12. ___ my bicycle to school.
C S P E N T
24 25 13. ___ a glass of orange juice.
C A U G H T O 14. ___ my homework.
16. didn’t ___ breakfast.
M E L 18. ___ a story about a princess.
26 27 28
20. ___ my key. I couldn’t find it.
F L E W A W E R E
21. ___ my brother’s cookie.
A R 22. ___ to class late.
29 25. ___ a strange sound at midnight.
S D R O V E 27. ___ very happy.

CROSSWORD ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past Simple (Irregular Verbs)
Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Across words: Writing Practice:
Following the crossword, have your
(1) brought students write a story in the past tense
(4) forgot by using as many of the past tense verbs
(6) knew as they can. You might want to stimulate
(9) sent ideas by providing a title (for example: “My
(11) stood Day at the Beach” or “My Last Weekend”,
(12) read etc.).
(15) made
(17) drew Speaking Practice:
(19) kept Alternatively, have your students sit together
(23) spent in small groups; each student takes a turn
(24) caught and uses a past tense verb to make a sentence
(26) flew that, put together with their partners’
(28) were sentences, tells a story.
(29) drove
Down words:
(1) broke My NOTES:

(2) thought
(3) went
(5) took
(7) chose
(8) held
(10) found
(11) swam
(12) rode
(13) drank
(14) did
(16) eat
(18) wrote
(20) lost
(21) stole
(22) came
(25) heard
(27) was

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
PAST SIMPLE: Regular
I I
You You
He He
She played tennis. She didn’t play tennis.
It It
We We
They They
Yes, No,
I I I
you you you
he he he
Did she play tennis? she did. she didn’t.
it it it
we we we
they they they
 Fill in the blanks below to complete the sentences. Study the boxes above.
1. I (wait)___________ ten minutes for the bus.

2. He usually walks to work, but he (not / walk) ________ ________ to work yesterday.
3. I was really (surprise) ___________ when my friend (cook) ___________ dinner.
4. A: ___________ you (order)___________ your food? B: Yes, we ___________.
5. My friends (not / play)__________ __________ tennis last Tuesday.
6. Troy (want)___________ to (study)___________ for the final exam.
7. First, we (boil)___________ the water, and then we (pour) ___________ it into a cup.
8. A: ___________ they (laugh)___________ at your joke? B: No, they ___________.
9. What time (do)___________ you (arrive)___________ at school this morning?
10. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (land)___________ on the moon in July, 1969.
11. What ___________ you (do) ___________ last Saturday?
12. I (work)___________ forty hours last week.
13. A: ___________ you (fix)___________ your bicycle? B: No, I ___________.
14. The bag was very heavy, so I didn’t (carry)___________ it to the truck.
15. How many times (do)___________ you (text)___________ your friend yesterday?
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past Simple: Regular

Level Elementary
ANSWER KEY My Notes
1. waited 9. did / arrive

2. didn’t walk 10. landed
3. surprised / cooked 11. Did / do
4. Did / order / did 12. worked
5. didn’t play 13. Did / fix / didn’t
6. wanted / study 14. carry
7. boiled / poured 15. did / text
8. Did / laugh / didn’t
Grades as
percentages
15 / 15 = 100%
14 / 15 = 93
13 / 15 = 87
12 / 15 = 80
11 / 15 = 73
10 / 15 = 67
9 / 15 = 60
8 / 15 = 53
7 / 15 = 47
6 / 15 = 40
5 / 15 = 33
4 / 15 = 27
3 / 15 = 20
2 / 15 = 13
1 / 15 = 7
0 / 18 = 0%

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR QUIZ
PAST SIMPLE
 Answer these sixteen questions to score your knowledge of PAST SIMPLE grammar.
1. My family and I … in London when 9. Did you … lots of interesting photos
I was young. on your holiday?
a) lived a) took
b) live b) take
c) was live c) takes
2. We … some sandwiches and fresh 10. We had a great time and we … lots
fruit to eat for lunch yesterday. of fun and exciting things.
a) buy a) did
b) buys b) do
c) bought c) was did
3. They wanted to … a movie but there 11. Why … you finish your math
were no more tickets. homework last week?
a) see a) didn’t
b) saw b) wasn’t
c) seeing c) weren’t
4. (A) Did you have a good time? 12. He … see a dentist yesterday
(B) Yes, I …. because he had a toothache.
a) had a) has to
b) did b) have to
c) have c) had to
5. He didn’t … me because I was behind 13. I wanted to …, but I couldn’t. I had to
the tree. stay and help my friend.
a) saw a) went
b) see b) go
c) sees c) going
6. (A) … you a good student in school? 14. … they late or on time yesterday
(B) Yes, I was. afternoon?
a) Did a) Were
b) Were b) Did
c) Was c) Was
7. When did they … back to their 15. She didn’t answer the phone
country? because she … at home.
a) flew a) didn’t
b) flies b) weren’t
c) fly c) wasn’t
8. They … back to their country last 16. (A) … they tired after the long trip?
month. (B) Yes, they ….
a) fly a) Were / were
b) flies b) Was / were
c) flew c) Were / was
15 – 16 = Excellent 13 – 14 = Good 12 or Less = Study More!

GRAMMAR QUIZ ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past simple

Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY My Notes
1. A 9. B
2. C 10. A
3. A 11. A
4. B 12. C
5. B 13. B
6. B 14. A
7. C 15. C
8. C 16. A
Grades as
percentages
16 / 16 = 100%
15 / 16 = 94
14 / 16 = 88
13 / 16 = 81
12 / 16 = 75
11 / 16 = 69
10 / 18 = 63
9 / 16 = 56
8 / 16 = 50
7 / 16 = 44
6 / 16 = 38
5 / 16 = 31
4 / 16 = 25
3 / 16 = 19
2 / 16 = 13
1 / 16 = 6
0 / 16 = 0%

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR QUIZ
PAST SIMPLE (Regular Verbs)
 Answer these sixteen questions to score your knowledge of PAST SIMPLE grammar.
1. My classmate and I … our teacher 9. I had to … dinner last night, so I
a question about the test. couldn’t watch the TV program.
a) ask a) cook
b) asked b) cooking
c) was asking c) cooked
2. John wanted to … work yesterday 10. (A) Did you … the book?
but he was sick. (B) No, I ….
a) go to a) finish / not finish
b) went b) finishing / wasn’t
c) go c) finish / didn’t
3. They … to the park because they 11. Why … you wash the dirty dishes
were very tired. last week?
a) no walk a) didn’t
b) not walk b) not
c) didn’t walk c) weren’t
4. (A) Did you talk to your boss? 12. He … see a dentist yesterday
a) talked a) want
b) did b) wanted to
c) was c) wants to
5. He … twenty minutes for the bus 13. I … at the library very late last
yesterday. night.
a) waits a) did stayed
b) waited b) stayed
c) was wait c) was stayed
6. (A) … they fix their bicycles? 14. Mr. Johnson … for help when he
(B) Yes, they …. fell in the water.
a) Did / did a) was shout
b) Were / did b) shouts
c) Did / fixed c) shouted
7. Where … you go to school when 15. She didn’t answer the phone
you were young? because she … hear it ring.
a) did a) didn’t
b) does b) weren’t
c) were c) wasn’t
8. They … go camping in a park when 16. I ... tennis yesterday because I
they were children. don’t know how to play tennis.
a) didn’t like a) didn’t played
b) liked b) not played
c) liked to c) didn’t play
15 – 16 = Excellent 13 – 14 = Good 12 or Less = Study More!

GRAMMAR QUIZ ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past simple (Regular Verbs)

Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY My Notes
1. B 9. A
2. A 10. C
3. C 11. A
4. B 12. B
5. B 13. B
6. A 14. C
7. A 15. A
8. C 16. C
Grades as
percentages
16 / 16 = 100%
15 / 16 = 94
14 / 16 = 88
13 / 16 = 81
12 / 16 = 75
11 / 16 = 69
10 / 18 = 63
9 / 16 = 56
8 / 16 = 50
7 / 16 = 44
6 / 16 = 38
5 / 16 = 31
4 / 16 = 25
3 / 16 = 19
2 / 16 = 13
1 / 16 = 6
0 / 16 = 0%

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR DICTATION
PAST SIMPLE (Statements)
 Listen and complete the sentences with the past tense
forms of the verbs.
“fly”
1. My friend _____________________ to Canada last month.
2. Mrs. Anderson _____________________ her bag behind the desk.
3. Sam didn’t go to the concert because he _____________________ a cold.
4. My brother _____________________ his job after only three weeks.
5. After work, I _____________________ home and _____________________.
6. Mr. Garcia _____________________ the movie with his family last week.
7. My cousin _____________________ me the good news yesterday.
8. On Monday, the students _____________________ pictures of flowers.
9. I _____________________ my leg when I _____________________ down.
10. Susan _____________________ the test was on Tuesday, not Wednesday.
11. I _____________________ the president last Thursday!
12. Edward _____________________ a strange noise at midnight.
13. They _____________________ their bicycles to the shopping mall.
14. I _____________________ to put the milk back into the fridge last night.
15. Our football team _____________________ the game last week.
16. We _____________________ the answers to all the questions!

GRAMMAR DICTATION ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past Simple (Irregular Verbs / Statements)
Level Intermediate
READ ALOUD My Notes

1. fly 9. hurt / fall
2. find 10. think
3. catch 11. meet
4. quit 12. hear
5. go / sleep 13. ride
6. see 14. forget
7. tell 15. win
8. draw 16. know
ANSWERS
1. My friend flew to Canada last month.

2. Mrs. Anderson found he bag behind the desk.
3. Sam didn’t go to the concert because he caught a cold.
4. My brother quit his job after only three weeks.
5. After work, I went home and slept.
6. Mr. Garcia saw the movie with his family last week.
7. My cousin told me the good news yesterday.
8. On Monday, the students drew pictures of flowers.
9. I hurt my leg when I fell down.
10. Susan thought the test was on Tuesday, not Wednesday.
11. I met the president last Thursday!
12. Edward heard a strange sound at midnight.
13. They rode their bicycles to the shopping mall.
14. I forgot to put the milk back into the fridge last night.
15. Our football team won the game last week.
16. We knew the answers to all the questions!

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
PAST SIMPLE: Irregular
I I
You You
He He
She ate dinner. She didn’t eat dinner.
It It
We We
They They
Yes, No,
I I I
you you you
he he he
Did she eat dinner? she did. she didn’t.
it it it
we we we
they they they
 Fill in the blanks below to complete the sentences. Study the boxes above.
1. I (eat)___________ dinner at six o’clock yesterday.

2. A: ___________ Helen (drive)___________ to work? B: Yes, she ___________.
3. My neighbor (buy)___________ a new car last week.
4. They (go)___________ to Italy on their last summer holiday.
5. A: ___________ they (swim)___________ at the beach? B: No, they __________.
6. My family and I (see)___________ a comedy movie last night.
7. First, we (do)___________ exercise, and then we (drink)___________ some water.
8. Suddenly, the animal jumped and (bite)___________ my hand.
9. What time (do)___________ you (get up)___________ this morning?
10. The Wright brothers (fly)___________ the first airplane in 1903.
11. I think I (hear)___________ a strange sound outside the door one minute ago.
12. When I was ten years old, I (break)___________ my arm. It really (hurt) __________.
13. The police (catch)___________ all three of the bank robbers last week.
14. How many times (do)___________ you (read)___________ that book?
15. Unfortunately, I (forget)___________ to (bring)___________ my money.

GRAMMAR WORKSHEET ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past Simple: Irregular

Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY My Notes
1. ate 9. did / get up

2. Did / drive / did 10. flew
3. bought 11. heard
4. went 12. broke / hurt
5. Did / swim / didn’t 13. caught
6. saw 14. did / read
7. did / drank 15. forgot / bring
8. bit
Grades as
percentages
15 / 15 = 100%
14 / 15 = 93
13 / 15 = 87
12 / 15 = 80
11 / 15 = 73
10 / 15 = 67
9 / 15 = 60
8 / 15 = 53
7 / 15 = 47
6 / 15 = 40
5 / 15 = 33
4 / 15 = 27
3 / 15 = 20
2 / 15 = 13
1 / 15 = 7
0 / 15 = 0%

NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________
 Complete the sentences.
1. My family and I … in London 7. Did you … lots of interesting

when I was young. photos on your holiday?
a) lived a) took
b) live b) take
c) was live c) takes
2. We … some sandwiches and 8. We had a great time and we …

fresh fruit to eat for lunch lots of fun and exciting
yesterday. things.
a) buy a) did
b) buys b) do
c) bought c) was did
3. They wanted to … the new 9. Why … your classmates finish
action movie but there were no their math homework last
more tickets. week?
a) see a) didn’t
b) saw b) wasn’t
c) seeing c) weren’t
4. (A) Did you have a good time? 10. He … see a dentist yesterday
a) had a) has to
b) did b) have to
c) have c) had to
5. He didn’t … me because I was 11. I wanted to …, but I couldn’t. I
behind the tree. had to stay and help my friend.
a) saw a) went
b) see b) go
c) sees c) going
6. (A) … you a good student in 12. … Michael and Steven late or
school? on time for work yesterday
(B) Yes, I was. morning?
a) Did a) Were
b) Were b) Did
c) Was c) Was

GRAMMAR QUIZ (Short Version) ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Past simple

Level Elementary to Pre-Intermediate (A2)
ANSWER KEY
My Notes
1. A 7. B
2. C 8. A
3. A 9. A
4. B 10. C
5. B 11. B
6. B 12. A
Grades as
percentages
12 / 12 = 100%
11 / 12 = 92
10 / 12 = 83
9 / 12 = 75
8 / 12 = 67
7 / 12 = 58
6 / 12 = 50
5 / 12 = 42
4 / 12 = 33
3 / 12 = 25
2 / 12 = 17
1 / 12 = 8
0 / 12 = 0%

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GRAMMAR GAME (STORY ORDER)

I put the ticket in the pocket of my jacket, and went home.

On Tuesday morning, I got into my car and drove to work.

On the way to work I turned on the radio.

A man on the radio said my lottery ticket number.

After he said my number, I put my hand into my jacket

Oh no! The ticket wasn’t in my pocket!

Next, I drove back home and looked for the ticket.

I found the ticket. It was on a table.

Finally, I looked at the ticket. Oh no! It was the wrong

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GRAMMAR WORKSHEET (STORY ORDER)

forget buy is drive

Something terrible happened to me last week. On Monday, I (1)____________ a

lottery ticket at a shopping mall near my home. I (2)____________ the ticket in

car and (5)____________ to work. On the way to work, I (6)____________ the

(7)____________ my number, I put my hand into my jacket pocket. Oh no! The

ticket (8)____________ in my pocket, so I drove back home and

(9)____________ the ticket. I (10)____________ the ticket. It was on a table.

Finally, I (11)____________ the ticket very carefully. Oh no! I couldn’t believe

my eyes because it (12)____________ the wrong number! Next time I will be

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Grammar Focus Past Tense

ACTIVITY NOTES PARAGRAPH

Monitor the activity and offer some help

Wrap-up by correcting any grammatical,

For larger classes, consider making this

Remember to erase the sentences on the

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GRAMMAR LESSON: PAST SIMPLE

Last month was my first time to fly by myself. I was a little

nervous, but it was exciting! First, I (1)_____________ a taxi

to the international airport terminal. Then, I (2)_____________

at the check-in counter and (3)_____________ to the

departure lounge at Gate 64. I was early, so I didn’t have to

wait a long time to go through immigration and security. I

(4)_____________ in the departure lounge for about 25 minutes

and then I showed my passport and boarding pass before I

(5)_____________ the plane. After I boarded the plane, I

walked along the aisle and (6)_____________ my seat, and then

I (7)_____________ down and (8)_____________ my seat

T take v. (12)_____________ soon after that. It was a great experience,

watch v. Love, Adrianna 

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GRAMMAR LESSON: PAST SIMPLE

1. airport terminal A. a place where passengers wait to get on a plane

2. aisle B. the building where air passengers arrive

3. check-in C. someone who travels by plane, train (etc.); not the

5. gate E. place to check passengers for guns, illegal things

6. immigration F. the place where passengers get on or off a plane

7. passenger G. place where your passport or visa is checked

How Much Do You Understand?

1. The paragraph is all about Adrianna’s summer in London.

2. Adrianna went to Gate 64 and then checked-in at the check-in counter.

3. She waited for almost half an hour in the departure lounge.

4. She sat down in an aisle seat.

5. She watched an action movie after she ate dinner.

6. She wants to fly back to England next Saturday.

1. What are some good things about traveling by air?

GRAMMAR LESSON: PAST SIMPLE

GRAMMAR LESSON: PAST SIMPLE

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GRAMMAR LESSON: PAST SIMPLE

car and (5) to work. On the way to work, I (6) the

(9) the ticket. I (10) the ticket. It was on a table.

I (7)_ down and (8)_ my seat

5. After work, I _ home and _.

9. I _ my leg when I _ down.