PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

4. This book is mine. That one (a)   to Pierre.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

5. Shhh! The baby (a)   . We don’t want to wake him up.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

6. A: Juan! What’s the matter with your hand? It (a)   .

B: I just cut it when I was using a knife It’s not serious. I’ll wash it and put a bandage on it.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

7. A: My marks in school are terrible this term. I (a)   three of my courses.

B: Maybe you can improve your grades before the end of the term if you start studying harder.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

8. That sweater won’t fit you if you wash it in hot water. Wool (a)   in hot water.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

9. Look at Joan. She (a)   her fingernail. She must be nervous.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

10. The children can’t get their kite high up in the air because the wind (not) (a)   hard enough today.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

11. My two children don’t get along. It seems they (always) (a)   about something. Is that typical of siblings?

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

12. You can hear Tommy all over the house. Why (he) (a)   ? I’d better see what’s wrong.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

13. “Singular” (a)   “one”.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

14. Alice and John! Why (you) (a)   to each other? If you have something important to say, say it aloud to all of us.

PRACTICE 1: Complete the sentences by using either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in the list. Include any words given in parentheses. Use each verb only once.

15. Kareem has his tape recorder on his desk. He (a)   the professor’s lecture today.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

3. The box (weigh) (a)   a lot. It’s too heavy for me to lift.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

4. I just handed the box to the postal worker. Right now she (weigh) __________ it to see how much postage it (need) ____________.

(a)  

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

5. I (do) _____________ this practice at the moment. It (consist) ___________ of both nonprogressive and progressive verbs.

(a)  

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

6. I (think) ___________ about the verbs in this grammar practice right now. I (think) __________ all of my answers are correct, but I’ll use the answer key to check them when I finish, just to make sure.

(a)  

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

7. Mrs. Edwards is at the market. Right now she (look) _____ at the apples. They (look) ____ fresh.

(a)  

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

8. My cousin is an actor. She (appear, currently) (a)   in the popular TV series called “Doctors of Mystery”. Have you seen that show?

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

9. Jack (appear) (a)   happy this morning. He’s smiling.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

10. A: This tooth is killing me!

B: It’s a good thing you (see) (a)   a dentist today.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

11. Susan is looking at some people across the street, but she (see, not) (a)   anyone she knows.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

12. A: What are you thinking about? You have such a pleasant expression on your face.

B: I (imagine) (a)   what it would be like to be on a tropical beach right now.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

13. A: Why isn’t Richard here?

B: I (imagine) (a)   he’ll be here soon. Don’t worry about him.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

14. A: Bye, Alex.

B: Wait! (you, forget, not) (a)   something?

A: What do you mean?

B: Isn’t this your backpack?

A: Gosh. Yes. How could I forget that? Thanks.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

15. A: When is Jessica’s birthday?

B: I (forget) (a)   when her birthday is. Sometime in November, isn’t it?

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

16. A: Are you happy with the school you decided to send your daughter to?

B: Yes, indeed. But it’s pretty expensive. It (cost) (a)   us an arm and a leg to send her there, but we think it’s worth it. And it won’t last forever.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

17. A: What’s the price on that lamp? I really like it.

B: Let me see. Well, no wonder. It (cost) (a)   three times as much as the other one. You certainly have expensive tastes.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

18. A: What are you doing?

B: I (smell) ____________________ the scent of this candle. It (smell) __________________ good.

(a)  

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

19. A: Watch out, Tommy! Those scissors are sharp. (you, be) (a)   careful? Don’t cut yourself.

B: It’s okay. I won’t hurt myself.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

20. A: Do you let Tommy use scissors? He’s very young.

B: It’s not a problem. He (be) (a)   very careful when he cuts something with scissors. He knows how to use scissors carefully.

PRACTICE 2: Use either the simple present or the present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

21. A: That’s a big stack of bills on your desk, Sam. Haven’t you paid your bills this month?

B: No. Nor last month. I know I (be) _________________ irresponsible about paying my bills right now, but I’ve been really busy. I’ll take care of them soon. Generally, I (be, not) ________________ an irresponsible person.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

2. Janet (take) _________________ the bus to work every day. She (wait, usually) ________________ for the bus at the corner of 5^th and Pine.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

3. This morning it (rain) ________________________. I can see Janet from my window. She (stand) ______________________ at the corner of 5^th and Pine. She (hold) __________________ her umbrella over her head. She (wait) ___________________ for the bus.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

4. Mike (take) ___________ three classes this semester. Every morning he (study) ___________ for two hours before he goes to school. He (have) ___________ French class at 9 o’clock. He (take, also) ___________ chemistry and accounting. He (like) __________chemistry best of all, but he (have) ____________ better grades in accounting and French.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

5. MOTHER: Susie! Get your fingers out of the desert! What (you, do) _________________?

SUSIE: I (taste) ________________ the cake. It (taste) ________________ good.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

6. JANICE: What (you, write) __________________ in the notebook?

DIANE: I (make) ____________________ notes about the questions I want to ask the teacher.

JANICE: (you, prepare, always)____________ so thoroughly for every class?

DIANE: I (try, always) ___________________ to.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

7. LARRY: Why (the children, be) _________ so good today? They (clean) ____________ their rooms and (pick) __________ up all their toys and clothes from the rest of the house.

CAROL: I promised to take them to the water slide this afternoon if they did all their chores first.

(a)  

PRACTICE 3: Use either the simple present progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

8. ALFONSO: What’s that?

NURSE: A needle. I (prepare) _______________ to give you a shot.

ALFONSO: I (need, not) ___________________ a shot!

NURSE: Just relax and breathe deeply. Everything will be fine.

ALFONSO: Ouch!

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

Example 1A: begin - began - begun

drink - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

ring - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

shrink - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

sing - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

sink - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

spring - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

stink - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

swim - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

Example 1B: blow - blew - blown

draw - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

grow - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

know - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

throw - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

fly - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

break - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

choose - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

drive - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

freeze - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

ride - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

rise - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

speak - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

steal - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

swear - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

tear - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

wear - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

weave - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

write - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

get - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

forget - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

mistake - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

shake - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

take - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

bite - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

hide - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

be - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

eat - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

fall - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

forgive - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

give - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

lie - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

see - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

do - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 1: ALL THREE FORMS ARE DIFFERENT

go - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

Example 2A: sell - sold - sold

tell - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

flee - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

bleed - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

breed - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

feed - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

lead - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

read - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

speed - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

lay - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

pay - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

say - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

find - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

grind - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

wind - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

have - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the

forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

hear - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

Example 2B: creep - crept - crept

deal - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

feel - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

keep - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

kneel - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

leave - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

mean - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

meet - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

sleep - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

sweep - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

weep - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

lose - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

bring - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

buy - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

catch - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

fight - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

seek - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

teach - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

think - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

bend - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

build - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review

of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

lend - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

send - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

spend - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

Example 2C: cling - clung - clung

dig - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

hang - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

spin - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

sting - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

sting - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

strike - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

swing - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

hold - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

shoot - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

sit - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

stand - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

understand - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

win - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

Example 2D: become - became - become

come - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 2: TWO FORMS ARE THE SAME: THE

SIMPLE PAST AND THE PAST PARTICIPLE

run - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

Example 3: bet - bet - bet

bid - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

broadcast - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

burst - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

cost - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

cut - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

hit - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

hurt - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

let - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

put - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

quit - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

shed - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

shut - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

slit - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

split - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

spread - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 5: The following is a review of the forms of irregular verbs. The simple form is given. You are to provide the simple past and the past participle.

GROUP 3: ALL THREE FORMS ARE THE SAME

upset - ?

(a)  

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

Example: 1. All of the witness swore to tell the truth in the court of law.

2. Mike was so cold that his whole body (a)   .

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

3. Using only pen with blue ink, Sue (a)   a beautiful picture of a bird.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

4. When a balloon (a)   , everyone was startled by the sudden noise.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

5. Paul (a)   his money because he was afraid of it would get stolen while he was away.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

6. Emily accidentally (a)   her finger with her needle while was sewing.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

7. Janice (a)   the top of envelop with a knife instead of ripping it open.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

8. I lost control of my car, and it (a)   across the ice.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

9. Mary (a)   butter all over her piece of toast with her knife.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

11. The small animal (a)   a hole in the ground to make her nest.

PRACTICE 6: Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

12. When Fred went shopping yesterday, he (a)   some car wax and a garden hose.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

1. I broke a tooth when I (a)   into a piece of hard candy.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

2. The little boy (a)   to his mother's hand as they walked toward the school bus.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

3. Maria promised to help us. I hope she (a)   what she said.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

4. Arthur (a)   out all of the candles on his birthday cake.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

5. We both (a)   smoking 3 months ago, and we already feel much better.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

6. Douglas (a)   the outside of his pocket to make sure his wallet was still here.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

7. A bee (a)   me on the hand while I was working in the garden.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

8. Matthew Webb was the first person who (a)   across the English Channel.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

9. Paul (a)   much more his bike than I spent for mine.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

10. Rita threw the ball high in the air. Daniel (a)   it when it came down.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

11. Each year as the snake grew larger it formed a new skin and (a)   its old skin.

Practice 7. Complete the sentences with the irregular verbs in the list. Pay the special attention to spelling. Use each verb only one.

12. Every in Ali's family has a special skill. His sister (a)   that beautiful carpet.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

1. Dr. Perez (a)   ten hours in the operating room performing delicate surgery.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

2. On my first at the university, Sally (a)   the way to our classroom. I followed.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

3. We made a friendly wager on the game. I (a)   a dollar on my team.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

4. I (a)   when I heard the tragic news. Everyone else cried too.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

5. As the stood, she (a)   the table, and everything on top of it fell to the floor.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

6. Paul wanted to make a fire, but the logs were too big. So he (a)   them with his axe.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

7. When I threw a piece of wood from the shore, it floated on the top of the water. When I threw a rock, it (a)   immediately to the bottom of the lake.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

8. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh (a)   from New York to Paris in 33 hours and 30 minutes. How long does it take today on a SST? (SST = supersonic transport)

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

9. When the children (a)   around and around, they became dizzy.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

10. The telephone (a)   several times and then stopped before I could answer it.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

11. William had trouble deciding which one he liked best, but he finally (a)   the blue sweater.

PRACTICE 8: Complete the sentences with the simple past of the irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

12. When my cat heard a noise in the bushes, she (a)   in her tracks (i.e., stopped moving completely) and listened intently.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

1. Ron had a small accident. He (a)   to the floor when his foot got caught in the rug.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

2. The car that Barb was driving went out of control and (a)   a stop sign. That’s the first time Barb ever hit anything with her car.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

3. All of the radio and TV stations (a)   the news of the peace plan yesterday.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

4. When Mrs. Grant was having trouble, she __________­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­__ help from her neighbors. She asked them for their support and advices.

(a)  

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

5. When we played cards, Jane (a)   five cards to each player.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

6. When we played cards, Jane (a)   five cards to each player.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

7. Sue (a)   the knife in her right hand and the folk in her left hand.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

8. The hunter slowly raised his rifle and (a)   at the deer, but he missed.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

9. Jenny wanted a color TV for apartment, but the least expensive one (a)   too much for her budget, so she decided to wait until she could save enough money.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

10. When I spilled rice on the floor, I got the broom and (a)   it up.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

11. A thief broke into Carlos’s apartment and (a)   his TV and his stereo set.

PRACTICE 9: Complete the sentences with the past simple of irregular verbs in the list. Pay special attention to spelling. Use each verb only once.

12. Tommy wanted to play a little joke on his friend Marcia. He ran up to Marcia’s front door, rang the doorbell, and then (a)   quickly down the street. When Marcia answered the door, no one was there.

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

3. A: Why is Henry in the hospital?

B: He (work, in his garage) ________________ on his car when the gas tank (explode) _______________

A: What (cause) _______________ the explosion?

B: Henry (light) _______________ a cigarette.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

4. A: I’m sorry, Officer. I (see, not) ________________ the stop sign. I (think) _________________ about something else.

B: What (you, think) _______________­­­­______ about? You should have been thinking about your driving.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any

other words in parentheses.

5. Bill asked me to go over to his apartment, but I (want, not) ___________________ to leave the house because I (wait) ____________________ for a phone call.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

6. Amy (hear, not) ____________________ her parents having an argument last night. She (listen, in her room) ______________________ to music.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

7. When Richard (stop) _________________ his car suddenly, the groceries (fall) ______________ out of the bag they were in and (spill) _________________ all over the floor of the car.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

8. When the door-to-door salesperson (come) _____________ yesterday, Claudia (hear, not) _______________ the doorbell because she (dry, in her room) ____________________ her hair with the electric hair dryer.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

9. When I was a child, my mother always (serve) _______________ cookies and milk to my friends and me when we (go) _______________ to my house after school.

(a)  

PRACTICE 11: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses. Include any other words in parentheses.

10. When we (look) _______________ in on the baby last night, he (sleep) ___________________

I think he (dream) ______________________ about something nice because he (smile) ____________________.

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

2. During the study period in the class yesterday, it (be) _____________ hard for me to concentrate because the student next to me (hum) _______________________.

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

3. Last Monday while we (watch, in our living room) _________________________ an exciting game on television, the electricity (go) _______________ out. So we (go) _______________ outside, (get) _________________ into the car, (turn) ___________________ on the radio, and (listen) ____________________ to the rest of the game. The next day the car battery (be) _______________ dead.

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

4. The police (outwit) __________________________ a thief yesterday. They (surround) _____________________ the jewelry store while he (stuff, still inside) __________________­­­­­­­­___ his pockets with diamonds.

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

5. Yesterday we had a house full of children for my son’s sixth birthday party. In the middle of the party, the phone (ring) _____________, so I had to leave the children alone for a moment. When I (come) _______________ back into the room, most of the children (play, still) _____________________ together nicely. But over in the corner, Bobby (pull) __________________ Annie’s hair. I quickly (run) _______________ over and (tell) _______________ Bobby to stop.

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

6. TEACHER: You’re late again. You were supposed to be here ten minutes ago. Where were you? MICHAEL: I (look) _______________ for a place to park.

TEACHER: (you, find) ______________________ one?

MICHAEL: Yes, but it’s at a parking meter that has a 15-minute limit. So every 15 minutes I’ll have to go out and put some more money in the meter.

TEACHER: Maybe you should start taking the bus to school.

MICHAEL: I (take) ___________________ the bus a couple of days ago and ended up miles from school. That’s why I was absent from class.

TEACHER: Oh.

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

7. BOB: My office mate, Jack, really makes me angry!

SUE: why?

BOB: Well for one thing, he (interrupt, always) ________________________ me. I can barely get a sentence out of my mouth.

SUE: Is that all?

BOB: No. He (ask, always) _________________________ me to write his reports for him. I have enough reports of my own without doing his reports too!

(a)  

PRACTICE 12: Fill in the blanks with the simple past or the past progressive of the verbs in parentheses.

8. SUE: So how did you and Jack get along at work today?

BOB: Same old stuff. While I (try) _________________________ to explain something to him, he (interrupt) ___________________ me, not just once but repeatedly. And once again he (ask) ___________________ me to write a report that the boss had asked him to write. I (refuse) ________________.

SUE: Good for you. Jack needs to write his own reports.

(a)  

PRACTICE 13: Complete the sentences with the simple past or the past progressive. Use any verb that seems right to you.

2. Two days ago, Peter ___________________ all of his money out of the bank and ___________________ a new car. Yesterday, while he ___________________ to work, he lost control of his steering and ___________________ another car. He wasn’t hurt, but the accident completely ___________________ his new car.

(a)  

PRACTICE 13: Complete the sentences with the simple past or the past progressive. Use any verb that seems right to you.

3. Last night we suddenly ___________________ up from a sound sleep when we ___________________ a noise about 3:00 A.M. I thought it was a burglar, but it was only a cat that ___________________ along the window.

(a)  

PRACTICE 13: Complete the sentences with the simple past or the past progressive. Use any verb that seems right to you.

4. Two days ago I ___________________ my friends

Ann and Andy at their apartment. They ___________________ the dishes when I ___________________. They ___________________ quickly, and we all

___________________ down and ___________________about old times.

(a)  

PRACTICE 13: Complete the sentences with the simple past or the past progressive. Use any verb that seems right to you.

5. When I ___________________ to/at the airport, Lisa ___________________ for me the baggage claim area. As soon as she ___________________ me, she _________________ her arms and ________________ something I couldn’t hear because the people around me _______________ so much noise.

(a)  

PRACTICE 13: Complete the sentences with the simple past or the past progressive. Use any verb that seems right to you.

6. Mary ___________________ outside ___________________ the flowers when it ___________________ to rain. So of course she ___________________ off the hose and let nature take care of her garden.

(a)