Past Simple & was/were – Units 10–12

10. Complete the sentences. Use one word only.

1. I got up early and had a shower.

2. Tom was tired last night, so he went to bed early.

3. I put the pen on the floor. Is it yours?

4. Kate got married when she was 23.

5. Helen is learning to drive. She had her first lesson yesterday.

6. 'I've got a new job.' 'Yes, I know. David told me.'

7. 'Where did you buy that book?' 'It was a present. Ann gave it to me.'

8. We were hungry, so we had something to eat.

9. 'Did you enjoy the film?' 'Yes, I did. It was very good.'

10. 'Did Mary come to your party?' 'No, we invited her, but she didn't come.'

11. Kevin when he was a child

1. No → He wasn't tall.

2. Yes → He liked school.

3. Yes → He was good at sport.

4. Yes → He played football.

5. No → He didn't work hard at school.

6. No → He didn't have a lot of friends.

7. No → He didn't have a bicycle.

8. Yes → He was a quiet child.

12. Complete the questions.

1. Did you have a nice holiday? → Yes, it was great, thanks.

2. Where did you go? → To Amsterdam.

3. How long were you there? → Five days.

4. Did you like Amsterdam? → Yes, very much.

5. I have friends in Amsterdam, so I stayed with them.

6. Was the weather good? → Yes, it was warm and sunny.

7. When did you get back? → Yesterday.

13. Put the verb in the right form.

1. It was a good party. I enjoyed it.

2. 'Did you do the shopping?' 'No, I didn't have time.'

3. 'Did you phone Alan?' 'No, I'm afraid I forgot.'

4. I like your new watch. Where did you get it?

5. I saw Lucy at the party but I didn't speak to her.

6. A: Did you have a nice weekend?

   B: Yes, I went to stay with some friends of mine.

7. Paul wasn't well yesterday, so he didn't go to work.

8. 'Is Mary here?' 'Yes, she arrived five minutes ago.

9. The restaurant wasn't expensive. The meal didn't cost very much.

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