Write the verb in present continuous i am doing or present simple i do. We use the simple past to talk about finished actions in the past. At the time of the incident, not many people were shopping in the store. Past simple past continuous 2 past to be, there was there were possessive forms, this that these those present continuous 1 present continuous 2. Burlington books is one of europes most respected publishers of english language teaching materials, with over two million students learning from its books and multimedia programs, which include speech training, career training, elt materials and software. As i was walking in the streets of holland, i met an old friend of mine. Write the words in brackets in past simple or past continuous tense. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 1 grammarbank. Answers to past simple or past continuous exercise 2 1. If you need further practice, try these exercises with the key at the end.
I began to study at nine last night and i was still studying at eleven. When he wake up, his mother already prepare breakfast. Heres another exercise to practise the verb tenses. Lower intermediate intermediate exercises past simple or continuous home. I study for five hours and then i go to sit the exam. The past simple is used for the actions in the story, to tell us what happened next. Complete the sentences with the past simple or the past continuous forms of the verbs in brackets. While i was away on holiday, my sister fall fell ill and i had to come home. Finding the answers you are looking for is a simple task if you follow the chapter headings, unit headings and page references in this answer book. And we use the past simple tense to express a short action that happens in the middle of the long action. Past continuous d past simple b fill the gaps using the verb in brackets in the past continuous and past simple. When jack dropped by to visit me, i was having dinner. Verb tense exercises of past simple and past continuous ii. We use the past continuous tense to express a long action.
Oct 14, 2012 the past perfect tense its difficult to explain the whole tense in 3 minutes using pop songs, but we hope you can use this video to enhance your lessons. Complete the following text with the past simple of the past continuous forms of the verbs in brackets. Simple past and past continuous flashcards quizlet. Tercer semestre direccion general del bachillerato sep. Present simple present continuous past simple interactive. Were you watching watch the football match on tv when i phoned phone. Complex test simple present or present progressivecontinuous. The television suddenly turn off as i was watching it. This answer book may be used in conjunction with the. Estimada, estimado estudiante del telebachillerato comunitario, este libro. The simple past is used to talk about all types of finished actions in the past. Irregular past simple tense verbs do not end in ed. We use the past continuous to talk about an action or situation that was going on at a particular point of time in the past. The past perfect continuous exercise at autoenglish.
I felt sick yesterday morning so i went to the doctor. Recommended for elementary students who are asked to complete the sentences with the past simple or the past continuous of the verbs in brackets. I to eat was eating cornflakes while dad to read was reading the newspaper. We use the past continuous see unit 9 for something around a past time or a past action. This is an easy worksheet contrasting the past simple and past continuous tense. Download past simple or past continuous exercises in pdf. The worksheet is available in both colour and black and white version. Complete the sentences with the past simple form of the verbs in brackets. U p p e r i nt e r m e d i a t e g r a m m a r e x e r c i s e. Heres another interactive exercise about the past simple and past continuous tenses choose the correct tense.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. While i clean my car, someone suddenly knocked at the door. I see my first baseball match while i live in new york. An intermediate grammar worksheet from anna grammarz 2. Past simple and continuous exercises pdf ejercicios ingles online. Present simple present continuous past simple past continuous past perfect simple past simple present perfect. It includes a brief explanation followed by 4 different exercises in which students are asked to look at the picture and write sentences using the verbs given, underline the correct form of the verbs, use the correct adverb to complete sentences and fill in the blank spaces with the correct form. Past simple vs past continuous elementary worksheet ii. When she start to learn english, she already learn french. I to take took a shower, then i to get dressed got dressed and to leave left. The past perfect continuous exercise he had been eating garlic a fill the gaps with the verb in brackets using the past perfect continuous or the past perfect simple. Put the verbs into the correct tense simple past or past perfect simple. As i wait near the restaurant, a creep stole my bag. I n te r m e d i a te g r a m m a r e x e r c i s e.
Past simple and past continuous pdf exercises with answers. Past simple and continuous the past simple is used. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 1 answers. We use the past simple to talk about the past see unit 8. Past simple past continuous past perfect simple answers a 1. Simple past and past continuous exercise 4 english page. He jump into the river and rescue the drowning man. Ejercicios interactivos del pasado simple y del pasado continuo. To talk about a longer background action which was going on when something else happened, we use the past continuous tense. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to practise englis grammar. Sep 23, 2017 fill in the blanks with an appropriate tense form. Oct 04, 20 to talk about a longer background action which was going on when something else happened, we use the past continuous tense. Finally, click here to download this exercise in pdf with answers.
Exercises of past simple and past continuous ii superprof. In this exercise you will practise the past simple and past continuous tenses. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs. We usually use the past simple tense to refer to the shorter action that interrupted the longer background action. They are very useful to manage all the expressions and linking words you can use when writing an opinion essay opinionessayexercises. We were playing volleyball with mary when you called me. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the past simple or past continuous. We go to london because the queen invite us for tea. Past simple past continuous exercises focusenglishschool. U p p e r i nt e r m e d i a t e g r a m m a r e x e r c. Pa s t s i m p l e f o r m the form of the past simple is the same for all persons i, you, he, she, it, we, you, they.
Christine was eating dinner last night when you knocked on the door. We usually use the past simple tense to refer to the shorter action that interrupted the longer background action complete the following sentences using an. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I was going go to work when my car broke down break down. U p p e r i nt e r m e d i a t e g r a m m a r e x e r c i. Worksheet 2 past simple and past continuous 1 complete the sentences with the correct past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
The past perfect tense its difficult to explain the whole tense in 3 minutes using pop songs, but we hope you can use this video to enhance your lessons. Complete the following sentences using an appropriate past simple or past continuous tense. He hear the news, go to the telephone and call a friend. These are exercises to rewrite sentences and make questions for the answers given. When the teacher came in, they were studying english. Exercise on simple past and past perfect ex04 ex04. Past simple, past continuous exercise 1 was doing, i broke was playing, was doing he drank, he ate i was having, i suddenly heard. When i was young, i watched lots of television every day after school. To talk about two simultaneous short actions we use simple tenses. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 2 grammarbank. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 2 answers. Past simple and past progressive tenses grammar exercises online for esl. I dont listen to i not listen the radio very often. Verb tense exercise 4 simple past and past continuous f t p using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the.
Past simple and past continuous cambridge university press. Check the answers to this exercise on past continuous tense write the words in brackets in past simple or past continuous tense. Verb tense exercise 4 simple past and past continuous f t p using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses, then click the check button to check your answers. The teacher was explaining the lesson when the lights went out. Did your parents call you last night while you were watching tv. A 2page worksheet contrasting the past simple and the past continuous.
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