Vergangenheit im Englischen: Past Simple Übungen und Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following are exceptions to the '-ed' ending rule for regular verbs in the Past Simple tense?

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Verbs ending in '-y' preceded by a consonant change '-y' to '-ied' (e.g., study - studied).

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Verbs ending in '-e' drop the '-e' before adding '-d' (e.g., live - lived).

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Verbs ending in '-c' add '-k' instead of '-ed' (e.g., picnic - picnicked).

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All regular verbs follow the '-ed' ending rule without exception.

Question 2

What is the past perfect tense? Explain its usage and provide examples to illustrate its application.

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The past perfect tense describes an action or state that was completed before another action or event in the past. It's formed using 'had' followed by the past participle of the main verb.

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The past perfect tense describes an ongoing action or state in the present.

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The past perfect tense describes an action or event that will occur in the future.

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The past perfect tense is formed using 'has' followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Question 3

Which two rules are exceptions to the regular '-ed' ending for regular verbs in the Past Simple tense?

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Verbs ending in '-e' drop the 'e' before adding '-d'.

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Verbs ending in a consonant + 'y' change the 'y' to 'i' before adding '-ed'.

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Verbs ending in 'x' add '-ed' without any changes.

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Verbs ending in a vowel + 'w' add '-ed' without any changes.

Question 4

How do adverbs in the Past Simple tense enhance the clarity and accuracy of past actions or events?

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Adverbs provide details about the time, place, or manner of an action or event.

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Adverbs assist in forming the Past Simple tense of verbs.

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Adverbs link ideas and clauses within a sentence.

Question 5

How can the cultural and linguistic background of a language influence how it uses the Past Simple tense?

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Cultural factors, like a language's emphasis on punctuality or its perception of time

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Linguistic features, like the availability of other tenses or grammatical constructions

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The Past Simple tense is used identically in all languages

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The usage of the Past Simple tense is unrelated to a language's cultural or linguistic background

Question 6

Which song uses the Past Simple tense to create a feeling of nostalgia and a steady rhythm?

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(b) Yesterday by The Beatles

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(a) Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars

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(c) Roar by Katy Perry

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(d) Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

Question 7

In scientific writing, what is the primary reason for using the Past Simple tense?

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To present a series of completed actions in the order they happened

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To share opinions and personal judgments

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To describe ongoing actions that took place in the past

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To create a sense of urgency or immediacy

Question 8

Which sentence is in the Past Simple Tense?

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B. I ate pizza yesterday.

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A. I eat pizza every Friday.

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C. I will eat pizza tomorrow.

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D. I have eaten pizza before.

Question 9

Which sentence is in the past simple tense?

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I ate breakfast.

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I was eating breakfast.

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I will eat breakfast.

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I have eaten breakfast.

Question 10

The irregular verb 'go' changes to _____ in the past simple tense.

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went

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goed

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gone

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go

Question 11

The irregular verb 'be' changes to _____ in the past simple tense.

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was/were

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been

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is/are

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will be

Question 12

The sentence 'I had already finished my homework by the time you arrived.' is in the:

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Past perfect simple

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Past perfect continuous

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Present perfect simple

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Present perfect continuous

Question 13

How does the Past Simple Tense help writers describe past events clearly and accurately in written texts?

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It tells events in the order they happened, giving a clear timeline.

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It shows that an action started in the past and is still happening now.

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It describes actions that happened regularly in the past.

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It expresses imaginary situations or things that didn't really happen.

Question 14

Which sentence uses the Past Simple Tense correctly?

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Yesterday, I walked to the park.

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Right now, I walk to school.

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Tomorrow, I will go to the cinema.

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Since 2020, I have been learning English.

Question 15

Which literary genre often uses the Past Simple Tense to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past?

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Historical fiction

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Contemporary fiction

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Science fiction

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Fantasy

Question 16

How can teachers effectively teach the Past Simple Tense to students with diverse learning needs?

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Adapt teaching methods to meet different learning styles.

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Focus on memorizing grammar rules only.

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Ignore the variety of learning styles and teach to the majority.

Question 17

Which sentence uses the Past Simple Tense correctly?

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I went to the cinema yesterday.

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I am going to the cinema yesterday.

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I have gone to the cinema yesterday.

Question 18

Which sentence uses the Past Simple Tense to express urgency or the need for immediate action?

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Call an ambulance! My father has collapsed!

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The train left on time at 9:00 AM.

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I saw my childhood best friend last week.

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The plane departed 30 minutes ago.

Question 19

How does the Past Simple Tense help authors tell stories?

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Shows events in order

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Makes readers feel excited

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Describes feelings and thoughts

Question 20

How can using real-life examples and original texts help students learn the Past Simple Tense?

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They make learning more interesting and help students remember better by giving them a real-world context.

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Textbooks are enough to teach grammar, so real-life examples are not needed.

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Only advanced students can use real-life examples, not beginners.

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Real-life examples don't help students learn the Past Simple Tense.

Question 21

Which method is most effective for teaching the Past Simple to students with diverse learning needs?

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Providing extra support in small groups for students with learning difficulties.

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Teaching all students the same way.

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Giving more challenging tasks to students with higher abilities.

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Using only digital teaching materials.

Question 22

How does the Past Simple Tense enhance the expression of emotions and experiences in a personal narrative?

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It allows for vivid descriptions of past events, creating emotional connections with readers.

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It focuses on the chronological order of events, without conveying emotions.

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It is mainly used to present factual information in a neutral and unemotional way.

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It requires the use of specific emotional vocabulary that may not always match the writer's intended message.

Question 23

Which of the following is the past simple form of the verb 'play'?

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Played

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Plays

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Playing

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Have played

Question 24

How do adverbs enhance the vividness of past events described in the Past Simple Tense?

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Adverbs provide details about how, when, where, or how often past actions occurred.

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Adverbs only indicate the time of past events.

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Adverbs do not affect the clarity or descriptiveness of the Past Simple Tense.

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Adverbs are only used in negative sentences in the Past Simple Tense.

Question 25

Which of the following verbs is in the past simple tense?

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ate

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eat

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will eat

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have eaten

Question 26

What is the past simple form of the verb "go"?

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went

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goed

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gone

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gowed

Question 27

Which adverb of time is used to indicate an action that happened yesterday?

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yesterday

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today

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tomorrow

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last week

Question 28

What is the past simple form of the verb "see"?

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saw

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seed

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seen

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seening

Question 29

Which sentence is in the past simple tense?

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I went to the store.

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I will go to the store.

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I have gone to the store.

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I am going to the store.

Question 30

What is the past simple form of the verb "write"?

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wrote

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writed

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written

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write

Question 31

Which adverb of time is used to indicate an action that happened last year?

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last year

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this morning

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yesterday

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last night

Question 32

Which sentence is NOT in the past simple tense?

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We will go to the park tomorrow.

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The students studied for the test.

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I ate breakfast this morning.

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She bought a new car last week.

Question 33

What is the past simple form of the verb "have"?

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had

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have

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has

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having

Question 34

Which sentence is in the Past Simple tense?

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Yesterday, I went to the cinema.

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I go to school every day.

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I will go to the party tomorrow.

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I have been studying English for five years.

Question 35

Analyze the use of the Past Simple Tense in historical documents. How does its consistent use contribute to the establishment of a cohesive and chronological narrative of past events?

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It emphasizes the sequence and progression of events, providing a clear timeline.

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It conveys a sense of immediacy, making events feel more vivid and engaging.

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It adds variety to the writing style, preventing monotony.

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It allows historians to express their opinions and interpretations of events.

Question 36

Which of the following verbs is in the past simple tense?

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We called.

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We calling.

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We will call.

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We call.

Question 37

Complete the sentence with the correct past simple form of the verb 'go': Yesterday, I ______ to the park.

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went

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will go

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gone

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go

Question 38

Which of the following adverbs of time is used to indicate an action that happened yesterday?

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yesterday

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last week

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tomorrow

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next week

Question 39

Identify the irregular past simple form of the verb 'eat':

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ate

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eated

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eating

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eaten

Question 40

Which of the following sentences is in the past simple tense?

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The children played in the garden.

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The children have played in the garden.

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The children are playing in the garden.

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The children will play in the garden.

Question 41

Complete the sentence with the correct past simple form of the verb 'have': We ______ a great time at the party.

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had

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has

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will have

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have

Question 42

Which of the following sentences uses the past simple tense correctly?

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I went to the store yesterday.

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I will go to the store yesterday.

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I have gone to the store yesterday.

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I go to the store yesterday.

Question 43

Identify the past simple form of the verb 'make':

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made

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making

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will make

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maked

Question 44

Complete the sentence with the correct past simple form of the verb 'be': When I was young, I ______ very shy.

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was

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am

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be

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were

Question 45

Which sentence is in the past simple tense?

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I went to the store yesterday.

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I have been going to the store every day.

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I will go to the store tomorrow.

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I go to the store on weekends.

Question 46

Which verb is irregular in the past simple tense?

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ate

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walked

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jumped

Question 47

Which adverb of time is used with the past simple tense?

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yesterday

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tomorrow

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never

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always

Question 48

Which sentence is in the negative form of the past simple tense?

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I did not go to school yesterday.

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I go to school every day.

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I am not going to school tomorrow.

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I have not been to school this week.

Question 49

Which sentence is in the interrogative form of the past simple tense?

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Did you go to the park yesterday?

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You are going to the park tomorrow.

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You have been to the park many times.

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You went to the park yesterday, right?

Question 50

Which sentence uses the past simple tense to describe a past habit?

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I used to play soccer every day when I was a child.

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I am going to play soccer tomorrow.

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I played soccer yesterday.

Question 51

Which sentence uses the past simple tense to describe a completed action in the past?

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I finished my homework last night.

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I have finished my homework many times.

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I am finishing my homework now.

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I will finish my homework later.

Question 52

Which sentence uses the past simple tense to describe a series of past events?

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I woke up, got dressed, and ate breakfast this morning.

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I have woken up, gotten dressed, and eaten breakfast.

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I am waking up, getting dressed, and eating breakfast.

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I will wake up, get dressed, and eat breakfast.

Question 53

Which sentence uses the past simple tense correctly?

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I saw my friend at the store yesterday.

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I see my friend at the store every day.

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I have seen my friend at the store many times.

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I will see my friend at the store tomorrow.

Question 54

Which of the following sentences is in the Past Simple tense?

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I went to the park yesterday.

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I usually go to the park.

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I will go to the park tomorrow.

Question 55

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'eat'?

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ate

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eats

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eating

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eaten

Question 56

Which of the following adverbs of time is used to indicate an action that happened in the past?

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yesterday

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tomorrow

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today

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always

Question 57

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct in Past Simple?

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They played football in the park last Sunday.

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They played football in the park last Sundays.

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They have played football in the park last Sunday.

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They play football in the park last Sunday.

Question 58

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'do'?

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did

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done

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doing

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does

Question 59

What is the Past Simple form of the verb 'be'?

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was/were

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being

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been

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is/are

Question 60

Which of the following sentences is in the Passive Voice in Past Simple?

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The car was washed by John.

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John washed the car.

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The car will be washed by John.

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The car has been washed by John.

Question 61

What is the Past Simple form of the modal verb 'can'?

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could

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can

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could have

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be able to

Question 62

Which of the following sentences uses Past Simple correctly to describe a habitual action in the past?

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I used to go to the gym every day.

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I have been going to the gym every day.

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I went to the gym every day.

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I will go to the gym every day.

Question 63

Which sentence is in the past simple tense?

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I visited the museum last week.

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I will visit the museum next week.

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I have visited the museum many times.

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I am visiting the museum now.

Question 64

What is the past simple form of the verb 'write'?

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wrote

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writes

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written

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writing