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Past Simple Practice

Fill in the gaps or drag the words into place, then check your answers.

Exercise 1 · Past simple (positive)

Dear Abby

Complete the letter with the correct past simple form of the verb in brackets.

Dear Abby

How are you? I (see) Ryan yesterday and we (chat) for hours about Zak's party. We both (have) a great time. We really (enjoy) the music and the food (be) good too. Ryan (leave) just before midnight, but I (stay) until 2 a.m.! I (feel) so tired the next day! I hope Ryan's parents (be) OK about the mess. They (go) out for the evening. See you soon!
Ella

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Exercise 2 · Past simple (negative)

Complete the sentences

Drag a verb from the box into the correct gap. Each verb is used once — the app will show you the full negative form.

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Exercise 3 · Past simple of be & can

Complete the dialogue

Use the correct past simple form of be or can (positive, negative or question form).

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Exercise 4 · Question words

Complete the questions

Drag the correct question word into each gap. Each word is used once.

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