Past Tense!

Front

We use the past simple for ___ actions in the past.

Back

completed

Front

We use the past continuous for actions ___ at a time in the past.

Back

in progress

Front

We use the past perfect for actions completed ___ another time or action in the past.

Back

before

Front

PAST PERFECT: Why was your mother scared? NEVER/FLY/BEFORE

Back

She had never flown before.

Front

PAST PERFECT: Why didn't he have any money? SPEND IT/ON SWEETS

Back

He had spent it on sweets.

Front

PAST PERFECT: Why did you buy a new mobile? OLD PHONE/BREAK

Back

My old phone had broken.

Front

PAST PERFECT: Why didn't you read the email? ALREADY/READ IT

Back

I had already read it.

Front

My brother and sister _____ playing tennis at 11am yesterday.

Back

were

Front

_____ you still working at 7pm last night?

Back

Were

Front

At 8.30am today I _____ driving to work.

Back

was