The Past Simple Tense

The tour group _____ home safely yesterday evening. They _____ very tired but happy.

• was arriving, were

• arrived, were

• arrived, had been

• had arrived, were

The students _____ their project before the deadline. They _____ relieved to finish it on time.

• completed, were

• complete, are

• completing, had been

• completes, were

The family _____ to the beach last summer. They _____ a wonderful time together.

• went, had

• go, have

• going, were

• gone, had been

The chef _____ a delicious meal for the guests. They _____ very impressed with the presentation.

• preparing, had been

• prepared, were

• prepare, were

• prepares, are

The team _____ the match last weekend. They _____ very proud of their performance.

• wins, are

• won, were

• went, were

• went, are

The artist _____ a beautiful painting for the exhibition. The visitors _____ amazed by her talent.

• creating, had been

• creates, are

• create, are

• created, were

The children _____ their homework before dinner. They _____ happy to have it done early.

• finishing, had been

• finish, are

• finishes, are

• finished, were

The students _____ for their final exams last month. They _____ relieved to see their hard work pay off.

• studies, were

• studying, had been

• study, are

• studied, were

The author _____ a new book that was released last week. The readers _____ excited to read it.

• written, were

• writes, are

• writing, are

• wrote, were

The players _____ their training sessions every day. They _____ eager to improve their skills.

• attend, are

• attended, were

• attends, are

• attending, had been