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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. The Radiohead's concert (be) a really great event.2. At first I (not want) to buy a dog, but now I'm glad we have such a nice puppy.3. Have you heard that? She (say) she like me.4. I (try) to give up smoking some week ago, but I can't live without cigarettes.5. I (tell) you that it's not a good idea, but you didn't want to listen my advice.6. Unfortunately, you (fail) the entrance exam.7. She (thank) me for the present and invited me for a party.8. When I (leave) the house, it started raining.9. My grandfather (die) at the age of 80.10. While Kate was playing in her room, her cat (jump) out of the window.11. My dad (come) home very late yesterday.12. He (ask) me to help with the washing-up.13. Paul (break) the window during a football match.14. He (pass) his driving test only two weeks ago and yesterday he had a crash.15. She (not like) football some years ago but now she watches all the games in TV.16. I (stop) smoking about two years ago.17. I (meet) my English teacher some days ago, but she didn't recognise me.18. I (see) you when I was going home.19. Have you seen this film? Yes, I (watch) it yesterday.20. Yesterday I (finish) my classes 2 hours earlier than usual.