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
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 fresh 10. We had a great time and we …
fruit to eat for lunch yesterday. lots 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 11. Why … you finish your math
there 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 13. I wanted to …, but I couldn’t. I had to
behind 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
(B) Yes, I was. yesterday afternoon?
a) Did a) Were
b) Were b) Did
c) Was c) Was
7. When did they … back to 15. She didn’t answer the phone
their 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 16. (A) … they tired after the long trip?
last 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!

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