Simple Past Tense

Use the simple past form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the sentence.

Last year, we (spend) the community quarantine at my grandparents' house.

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Use the simple past form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the sentence.

The IATF (negative - close) the restaurants in NCR bubble last enhanced community quarantine.

(a)  

Use the simple past form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the sentence.

We (receive) 2,000 pesos from our Barangay officials during the enhanced community quarantine last week.

(a)  

Use the simple past form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the sentence.

My father (go) to the Barangay Hall to register for the vaccine.

(a)  

Use the simple past form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the sentence.

(Do) the Vice President give free swab tests to the people of Malabon?

(a)  

Which among the following sentences uses the simple past tense correctly?

• The Philippine Government place Cavite under the enhanced community quarantine last week.

• Last month, the IATF restricted people from going in and out of a covered area unless they are authorized to do so.

• In the report yesterday, the government clarify that this community quarantine is different from a lockdown.

• The government did not restricted cargo vehicles and public transportation in the curfew scheme.

Which among the following sentences uses the simple past tense correctly?

• Did they allowed persons above 65 years to do outdoor exercises last community quarantine?

• What time do the press conference of the President start last night?

• Why did they include Cavite in the NCR bubble?

• Did the barangay officials established the system for the distribution of relief goods?

Which among the following sentences did not use the simple past tense correctly?

• A month ago, senior citizens and persons with comorbidities became the greatest group eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

• The IATF approve the vaccinations of the senior citizens and persons with comorbidities in the memorandum release two months ago.

• Epidemiologist Dr. John Wong said in his interview last night with Rappler that most people affected by COVID are the working class.

• More than 480,000 dozes of AstraZeneca vaccines arrived in the Philippines last March 4, 2021.

Which among the following sentences did not use the simple past tense correctly?

• The Philippine health department suspended on Thursday the use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab for people after 60.

• Several European countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca vaccine for younger population two months ago.

• The 2.5 million doses received last night represent a fraction of the shots Manila negotiated with seven manufacturers.

• The European Medicines Agency examine 86 blood clots last week.

Which among the following sentences did not use the simple past tense correctly?

• Where did you have your vaccine?

• Why did you choose Sinovac rather than AstraZeneca?

• We did not registered to get the vaccine.

• They taught the quarantine violators the importance of following the rules.