Past Simple

Past Simple of regular and irregular verbs for talking about holidays and travel

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   Last summer we to Italy.

   gowentgone'Go' is irregular: its past form is 'went'.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   you enjoy your holiday?

   DidDoWerePast Simple questions use 'did' + subject + base verb.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   We didn't a hotel; we stayed with friends.

   bookbookedbookingAfter 'didn't' we use the base form of the verb.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   The flight very long, but it was comfortable.

   werewasdidThe past of 'be' is 'was' with singular subjects like 'the flight'.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   We (visit) three museums in Paris.

   Answer: visitedRegular verbs add -ed in the Past Simple.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   I a lot of photos on the beach.

   taketooktaked'Take' is irregular: its past form is 'took'.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   They (not / have) much time for shopping.

   Answer: didn't haveAlso accepted: did not haveThe negative is 'didn't' + base verb for all persons.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   Where you stay in London last year?

   diddowereWe use 'did' to make questions about the past.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   My brother (fly) to Tokyo last month.

   Answer: flew'Fly' is irregular: its past form is 'flew'.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'We swimmed in the sea every day.'

    Answer: False'Swim' is irregular: the past form is 'swam'.
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'Did you buy any souvenirs?'

    Answer: TrueAfter 'did' in questions we use the base verb 'buy'.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    Tell me about your last holiday. Where did you go and what did you do?

    Sample answer: Last year I went to the seaside with my family. We stayed in a small hotel and swam in the sea every day.