Match the sentences with the correct missing verbs.

• failed

• I _ _ _ my bus this morning so I was late for my first class.

• missed

• I was really upset when I _ _ _ my Maths exam. I only got 28%.

• studying

• Peter is _ _ _ English literature at university and he’s really enjoying it.

• taught

• My Dad _ _ _ me how to swim when I was five years old.

Match the sentences with the correct missing verbs.

• learn

• Maria usually _ _ _ something every time she goes out. Last time it was her keys!

• took

• Mum bought me a new phone because _ _ _ all my exams last month.

• loses

• David _ _ _ his English exam three times before he was successful..

• passed

• I want to _ _ _ how to play the guitar because I want to be in a band.

Match the sentences with the correct words:

• make

• I ___ a lot of time chatting to my friends online every evening.

• have

• It’s important to ___ fun when you can while you are young.

• spend

• Please ___ your time. We have one hour before the train leaves so there’s no need to hurry

• take

• Paul is very shy so he doesn’t find it easy to ___ friends.

Match the sentences with the correct words:

• lost

• Martin is very happy that he ___ his English exam.

• passed

• I can’t believe you’ve ___ the train timetable again ... We’ll miss the concert!

• missed

• Laura works part-time at our local café so she doesn’t ___ a very good wage.

• earn

• I’m so sorry I ___ your graduation ceremony. Let’s go out and celebrate now! 8

Choose to complete the sentences with these verbs.

2.1. Please ​ (a)   your time. We have one hour before the train leaves so there’s no need to hurry. ​

• take
• make
• have
• spend
• earn

Write the past simple form of the verb:

study

Write the past simple form of the verb:

travel

Write the past simple form of the verb:

start   

Write the past simple form of the verb:

know

 

Write the past simple form of the verb:

break