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Past simple postcard
Worksheet with two exercises: First students write the given verbs in the past simple and put them in the right column. Second they have to fill in the blanks with a suitable verb form exercise 1 in the past simple
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Last summer... in Spain!
A reading comprehension and grammar practice on the past simple of to be and regular verbs. Hope it is useful.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
household chores
I use this topic to practise past simple of regular verbs. The worksheet contains vocabulary, grammar & speaking and reading sections. Altogether there are eight different tasks. Here you�ll also find a file for pairwork and the keys.Enjoy it:o)
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
PAST SIMPLE - (B&W included)
A crossword puzzle to revise simple past tense. Hope to be useful. (It�s editable/correctable )
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SIMPLE PAST TENSE
A REVISION ON SIMPLE PAST TENSE
Level: elementary
Age: 6-9
Type: worksheet

 


 
What did you do last...? (B&W INCLUDED)
This worksheet has 4 different tasks. Sts will practice simple past tense. I hopw you can use it. Modify if necessary. Have a nice week. Thanks for your comments.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
WHO BROKE TOM�S WINDOW?
THE STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO FILL IN THE SPACES WITH THE PAST SIMPLE TENSE OF THE GIVEN VERBS THEN TO HELP TOM TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY AND TO KNOW WHO BROKE HIS WINDOW:0)
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past simple Regular verbs
word search
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple Tense*** fully editable *** with key
Fill in the sentences with the correct form (past simple) of the appropriate verb, and then match the sentences to the pictures. These two tasks help the ss to practice this grammar. Hope you find it useful. Have a great Thursday. Hugs, Zsuzsapszi
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple (5/5) - Revision
Last part of my wss practising Past Simple � revision of both regular and irregular verbs, affirmative, interrogative and negative structures. Four exercises: Create sentences in past simple, choose between ir/regular verbs, choose the correct verb to finish a sentence and match questions and anwewrs. BW version at page2.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple or Continuous Flintstones
Put the verbs in brackets in past simple or continuous. Have a wonderful week :)
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
simple past.irregular verbs
editable and answer key is included
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past simple with the Simpsons (irregular verbs)
second part of the document that I�ve updated yesterdat, look at the pictures and put the verbs in past tense. Hope it�s useful :)
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
Present Simple or Past Simple? (2)
This is the 2nd quiz of a new grammar set - Grammar Quiz + KEY, in which the students have to solve a multiple choice exercise, choosing the right verb tense according to the context. Wish you all a wonderful Wednesday! Enjoy the holidays. Hugs, mena :)))
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple (2/5) - Irregular Verbs
A worksheet meant to be the next part of the one I made on Past Simple Regular Affirmative. Brief explanation + 3 exercises: add the past form, fill-in and create sentences. Pupils learn about the past forms of the basic irregular verbs.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet

 

 


past simple quiz
past simple team quiz
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


MY LAST VACATIONS
Practice the Simple Past using the Summer Vacations as context. This ppt reviews questions and typical irregular verbs.
Level: elementary
Age: 3-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


TENSES: PAST SIMPLE REGULAR VERBS PRESENTATION
This is a simple presentation of the Past Simple of Regular Verbs.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


St Patrick�s Day 3
St Patrick�s Day
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


ODYSSEY; A GREAT ADVENTURE
It is a wonderful ppt telling the story of Ulysses after the war of troy,when his crew and he came back home. It is a summary of the epic "Odyssey" written by Homer. There are many animations and the story may be very profitful to be discussed in a History class. Besides, you may practice the simple past tense a lot. Have fun!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


past simple/movie-like/ad venturer part 1
an adventurer jumps out of a helicopter and tries to survive in Cappadocia. I used real pictures.I hope u will love it!
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Simple Interactive Boardgame
This is an interactive board game which is aimed for teaching or revising the past simple. Students are asked to spin the wheel, count the number of spaces in the game and make a correct sentence by using the simple past of the verbs given.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Simple Past Regular Verbs - Spelling and Pronunciation
PPT to teach Spelling and Pronunciation of Regular Verbs in the Simple Past
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


HOLIDAYS AND FREE TIME
This is mainly a vocabulary power point about holidays, free time and accommodation. Hope it is useful. Before showing the words you can ask the students to guess them.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Marie Curie�s biography. PPT
This is an appealing power point presentation about Marie Curie, a successful Polish Physicist and Scientist, and her amazing achievements in the field of Science. Hope you find it interesting! Vane.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


simple past
Very good powerpoint which explains the formation and uses of the past tense. It has some exercises as well for practise.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE 2/5
PAST SIMPLE CONTINUED. 2/5
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


simple past game
a good way to review simple past
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Simple Past of to be- The Beatles 1
To review the simple past of to be. Learn more about the Beatles.
Level: elementary
Age: 4-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


past simple : lesson and activities
A pwp to teach past simple with regular verbs. In the first slides you�ll see a lesson (pronounciation of "ed", affirmative, interrogative and negative sentences as well as short answers). Then the pupils must choose the correct verb to fill in blanks in sentences. 22 slides. Totally editable! Happy new year :)))
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


PAST SIMPLE
Write the Past Simple of the verbs in brackets
Level: elementary
Age: 8-11

 


irregular past tense search
Wordsearch containing some common irregular verbs in the simple past
Level: elementary
Age: 5-100

 


TOM�S LIKES AND DISLIKES
Hello, This exercise is based on a video of a young English boy talking about his likes and dislikes. It is quite fun watching. The aim of the lesson is to be able to speak of Likes and Dislikes of course, but also to use the Present Simple and talk about Sports and Hobbies. The first exercice is based on yes-no questions, the second is a word-sear...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14

 


past tense
what we add to the verb when we want to talk about some thing in the past
Level: elementary
Age: 6-12

 


simple past of verb to be
this is an excercise to practice the form of verb to be in simple past.
Level: elementary
Age: 3-10

 


past simple gap fill
simple gap fill exercise for the past simple - designed specifically for one exercise I did with my students but useful practice for all.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100

 


practising simple past tense
use the simple past tense
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100

 


Past tense
past tense
Level: elementary
Age: 8-11

 


Past Simple Tense
Please choose the correct past simple verb to complete the sentence. Thank you
Level: elementary
Age: 8-10

 


SIMPLE PAST
cHOOSE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE SIMPLE PAST
Level: elementary
Age: 5-100

 


What did you do yesterday?
Use the pictures to make questions about what your friend did yesterday. Start with..Did you + ( verb) +yesterday?
Level: elementary
Age: 8-11

 


test simple past - did
test
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14

 


Test 1 past simple
Small test for small children.
Level: elementary
Age: 5-8

 


Simple past tense game
Have fun and practice simple past tense verbs, cut, match, paste and play.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12

 


past tense
Thinking in past
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 

 

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