Morriss is a young Australian on holiday in Europe. He decided to travel from London to Prague by bus. Complete his holiday diary with the phrases in the box.
Complete Morriss’s diary with the verbs in the box.
This worksheet is about practicing the simple past tense. Students read and complete the sentences. The paper has an answer key.
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Let’s explore some expressions and sentence structures for discussing the past using simple past tense. Here’s a table with examples:
| Situation | Sentence Structure | Beginner Expressions | Sentence Endings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talking about a Past Event | Subject + Verb (past tense) | – I watched a movie last night. – She visited Paris in 2019. | – It was quite an experience. – I’ll never forget it. |
| Describing Past Habits | Subject + Used To + Base Verb | – I used to play soccer every Saturday. – He used to live in London. | – Those were the days. – Things have changed. |
| Discussing a Specific Past Moment | Subject + Verb (past tense) | – We ate sushi for dinner. – He danced at the party. | – It was fantastic. – I enjoyed it. |
| Sharing Past Memories | Subject + Verb (past tense) | – When I was a child, I visited my grandparents. – Last summer, we swam in the ocean. | – Life was simpler then. – I miss those times. |
| Expressing Regret or Missed Opportunities | Subject + Verb (past tense) | – I missed the train. – She didn’t call me. | – If only I had known. – I wish I’d done things differently. |
Feel free to use these expressions to weave captivating stories of your past adventures! 📖✨
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