Past Tense Lesson

Past Tense Lesson 1

was/were

worked/got/went etc.

I didn't... / Did you ...? (negative & questions)

What will we do?

• I will present different rules and examples for using past tense verbs.

• Then, you will practice by answering questions or writing short sentences.

was/were

Statements

Open Ended

Write your answer to this question. Use was/were in your answer:

Where were you yesterday at 2:00 pm?

Multiple Choice

Complete the sentence with the correct verb.

Where ____ Angel and Daniel? They _____ right here just a few minutes ago. Now they're gone.

• is / was

• were / are

• are / were

• was / were

Open Ended

Use the following words to write a question in the past tense using was/were:

late / you / why / this morning / ?

Open Ended

Use the following words to write a question in the past tense using was/were:

our homework / due / yesterday / ?

worked / got / went etc.

regular & irregular simple past verbs

I didn't ... / Did you ...?

Simple past negative & questions

Open Ended

Use the words below to write a past tense question using did.

you / read / last night / a book / ?

Open Ended

Use the words below to write a past tense question using did.

this morning / you / what / do / ?

Open Ended

Use the words below to write a past tense question using did.

how / they / English / in yesterday's class / practice / ?

Open Ended

Use the words below to write a negative past tense sentence using did.

not / buy / we / the right book

Open Ended

Use the words below to write a negative past tense sentence using did.

not / win / our team / the game / yesterday

Yay!

We made it to the end! Now it's your turn to continue practicing in your workbook.