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Category: English tenses

Past simple.

Put each verb in brackets into the past simple.

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Please use short forms e.g. haven't instead of have not in negative statements and use long forms in positive statements e.g. I am instead of I'm.

1. My grandfather (die) at the age of 80.2. He (pass) his driving test only two weeks ago and yesterday he had a crash.3. When I (leave) the house, it started raining.4. I (try) to give up smoking some week ago, but I can't live without cigarettes.5. I (meet) my English teacher some days ago, but she didn't recognise me.6. Paul (break) the window during a football match.7. She (thank) me for the present and invited me for a party.8. At first I (not want) to buy a dog, but now I'm glad we have such a nice puppy.9. While Kate was playing in her room, her cat (jump) out of the window.10. Have you heard that? She (say) she like me.11. I (see) you when I was going home.12. Have you seen this film? Yes, I (watch) it yesterday.13. I (tell) you that it's not a good idea, but you didn't want to listen my advice.14. She (not like) football some years ago but now she watches all the games in TV.15. My dad (come) home very late yesterday.16. The Radiohead's concert (be) a really great event.17. He (ask) me to help with the washing-up.18. Yesterday I (finish) my classes 2 hours earlier than usual.19. Unfortunately, you (fail) the entrance exam.20. I (stop) smoking about two years ago.