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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. I (tell) you that it's not a good idea, but you didn't want to listen my advice.2. He (pass) his driving test only two weeks ago and yesterday he had a crash.3. She (not like) football some years ago but now she watches all the games in TV.4. Unfortunately, you (fail) the entrance exam.5. My dad (come) home very late yesterday.6. He (ask) me to help with the washing-up.7. While Kate was playing in her room, her cat (jump) out of the window.8. The Radiohead's concert (be) a really great event.9. I (meet) my English teacher some days ago, but she didn't recognise me.10. At first I (not want) to buy a dog, but now I'm glad we have such a nice puppy.11. Have you heard that? She (say) she like me.12. I (see) you when I was going home.13. She (thank) me for the present and invited me for a party.14. When I (leave) the house, it started raining.15. My grandfather (die) at the age of 80.16. I (stop) smoking about two years ago.17. Yesterday I (finish) my classes 2 hours earlier than usual.18. Have you seen this film? Yes, I (watch) it yesterday.19. Paul (break) the window during a football match.20. I (try) to give up smoking some week ago, but I can't live without cigarettes.