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SIMPLE PAST TENSE (2 PAGES)
READ THE TALE "THE FROG PRINCE" AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
PAST SIMPLE SET! - LET�S REVISE PAST SIMPLE (FOR TEENS AND ADULTS) -GRAMMAR-GUIDE + 6 EXERCISES TO REVISE AND PRACTISE PAST SIMPLE (3 pages)
This is a PAST SIMPLE set which is aimed to revise and practise this tense. It is for upper-elementary and lower-intermediate students. Can be used for adults! Includes grammar-guide (forms, use, time phrases, spelling rules) and 6 different exercises. 3 pages. I gave a link to the exercise (one exercise) which had been taken from the net.Hope it w...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
PAST SIMPLE - EXTRA PRACTICE (B&W VERSION AND KEY INCLUDED)
Students look at the pictures and fill in the blanks with the past simple of one of the verbs in the notepad.THE KEY IS INCLUDED. I hope you like it and find it useful. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Hugs!
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
The Past of Regular Verbs
It�s a worksheet with a short grammar explanation on the formation of the regular past and some activities to practice the verbs in context. It also includes a spiral of regular verbs in the past.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Simple Past
Grammar guide and practice on Simple Past Tense.The first page can be used as a classroom poster as well.Two exercises:put the verbs into the Simple Past Tense-both regular and irregular verbs- and supply the affirmative, interrogative or negative form of the sentences.BW version and Key included.You can also use the following:1)http://w ww.eslprin...
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12
Type: worksheet

 


 
MIXED TENSES PRACTICE (B&W + KEY)
It�s a maching exercise to revise different tenses. First the students complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs (Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Future Simple, Be going to). Then they have to match the sentences to the pictures. B&W version and KEY included. Hope U find it useful.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple / Negative-Question
An easy ws to practice on negatives and questions in Past Simple.I used it foe mey pre-a students. Hope it helps.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
WAS/WERE vs DID
A worksheet to practise differences in the past tense of the verb TO BE and the other word.Hope to find it useful!*
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SIMPLE PAST REGULAR VERBS 3/3
1 - complete the interview; 2 - make yes/no questions; 3 write wh-questions; 4 - complete the diary HAVE A NICE WEEK!
Level: elementary
Age: 9-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
past simple and continuous ( editable, with key)
1 - complete sentences with verbs in past simple and continuous; 2 - write sentences. Use of the tenses explained in the other printable uploaded today. Hope it�s useful! Have a nice day! HUGS :)))
Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
PAST SIMPLE THROUGH READING --CINDERELLA--
A reading comprehension activity with TRUE-FALSE ACTIVITY and ANSWERING QUESTIONS. Past Simple activity : filling the gaps. Past simple quesions - answers.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Simple Past - Crossword Puzzle
Students are supposed to complete the crossword puzzle with the verbs in the past and then complete the sentences using these verbs. There is an answer key included. Hope it�s useful!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple - Irregular Verbs (with a complete list of irregular past and participle)
Exercises to practice and a complete list with past and participle of irregular verbs. Hope you find it useful!
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
PAST SIMPLE - IRREGULAR VERBS 1-2 (B&W VERSION INCLUDED)
First worksheet in a set of two on irregular verbs. Students fill in the blanks with the past simple of the verbs in brackets and then match the sentences to the pictures. I hope you like it and find it useful. Have a wonderful week. Hugs!
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
Type: worksheet

 


 
Past Simple Tense
Oral exercises to practise affirmatives, negatives and questions in the past simple tense.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card

 

 


PAST SIMPLE - pronunciation of ED - with sound
25 slides showing the rules for the pronunciation of the final ED on regular past simple verbs and an exercise. On the last page they will hear the words before preparing their own sentences using some of them. You could put them in pairs for the final exercise.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IRREGULAR VERBS # 3
IRREGULAR VERBS ARE FUN TO LEARN.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Simple - boardgame (1/3) *KEY included*
A boardgame I�ve prepared to revise Past Simple with my students. Because of the size I had to split it into three parts. Sorry for the inconvenience. Have a nice weekend, mada :)
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Save the princess (past simple) - part 1
It is a fully animated fairy-tale to practice "Past Simple". Help a prince to save a princes by choosing correct answers. part 2 http://www.eslprinta bles.com/powerpoint. asp?id=23638#thetop part 3 http://www.eslprinta bles.com/powerpoint. asp?id=23640#thetop part 4 http://www.eslprinta bles.com/powerpoint. asp?id=23699#thetop
Level: elementary
Age: 5-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Save the sheep- For,since,ago game
When you click on the wrong sheep (which is the wrong answer),it is attacked by the wolf and it disappears but if you choose the right option, some unfortunate and funny things happen to the wolf:)Have a nice day and thanks a lot for your nice comments!
Level: elementary
Age: 6-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PAST SIMPLE 2/3
THIS IS THE SECOND PART OF MY POWERPOINTS ON PAST SIMPLE. THIS TIME IS ABOUT NEGATIVE AND INTERROGATIVE PAST. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THE ANIMATIONS AS MY STUDENTS DID.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE irregular verbs 2/7 ( ALL ANIMATED)
THE IRREGULAR VERBS IN THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE 2/7. (FILLED WITH ANIMATED PICTURES)
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past simple 2/2: negative, interrrogative & mixed forms (28 slides)
This is the 2nd part of a ppt to teach/revise the past simple of regular & irregular verbs in the negative & interrogative (short answers included) forms: some grammar, lots of practice including the affirmative form, too & 2 extra activities. Thanks Phillip Martin for clipart. Hope it�s useful! Nice Monday! Gloria
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


PAST OF THE VERB - TO BE - GAME (1)
Hope you like it.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Simple Past Affirmative
A simple multiple choice exercise to practise the Past Simple of regular and irregular verbs. Vocabulary mostly related to freetime. Clipart Philip Martin. Next part comes tomorrow.
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Let�s Learn the Simple Past Tense
A clear and simple explanation about the Past Simple Tense, with exercises.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past simple 1/2: affirmative (21 slides)
This is the 1st part of a ppt to teach/revise the past simple of regular & irregular verbs in the affirmative form: some grammar, lots of practice & extra activity. Thanks Phillip Martin for clipart. Hope it�s useful! Nice Monday! Gloria
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


What did you do yesterday? intro 1
A simple yet effective introduction to the past tense. Combine with the 2 accompanying PPTs.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


BE IN THE PAST There was There were
A Power Point to practise BE in the PAST : THERE WAS, THERE WERE. Students watch a picture with a great number of objects then they have to remember what there was or were. At the end there are the correct answers.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


INVENTORS AND EXPLORERS
A useful powerpoint presentation about explorers and inventors (The Simple Past tense).
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


past simple text
Fill in the gaps exercise on the past simple.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


Past Simple
Three excercises using the Past Simple. 1) Wordsearch exercise; 2) complete the sentences; 3) a matching exercise. Hope it�s useful!
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100

 


Simple past tense
It is an exercise about simple past tense.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-14

 


Because you loved me
Students watch a video and choose the correct past simple.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


Brad Pitt BIOGRAPHY Past simple or Present perfect?
Read, put the verbs in the right form and choose the correct answer, complete IRREGULAR VERBS LIST and answer the questions! Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100

 


3 Exercises
This material is meant for beginners who do their first steps in English Grammar.
Level: elementary
Age: 5-100

 


3 exercises in Past Simple
This material consists of 3 exercises (Past Simple/irregular verbs)
Level: elementary
Age: 5-100

 


Coca Cola Commercial Super Bowl 2010
The commercial was first shown during Super Bowl XLIV. Super Bowl commercials are a big hit in the USA. A sleeping man rises and goes on a sleepwalking safari across the African savanna. Students will watch the commercial and then put sentences in the correct order. They will also have to complete with the correct form of the verb in the simple pas...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100

 


Simple Past
Ss will review simple past.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-12

 


simple past
mini quiz
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12

 


My summer holidays - past simple gap filling
Students have to complete a text with the past simple of the verbs in brackets. Suitable for elementary to pre-intermediate learners.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-14

 


3 exercises (30 sentences) Past Simple regular verbs only
Past simple for beginners. 3 exercises using only regular verbs. Practice drill.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100

 


PAST SIMPLE - find past forms and finish little story
First find the correct irregular past forms, next finish sentences, finally finish a little story (Olivia�s birthday present) by clicking the correct 2nd forms. Basic vocabulary, easy exercise. :)
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


Past tense excercise
Students rewrite the sentences in the simple past tense.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12

 


PAST SIMPLE - IRREGULAR VERBS
Fill in the verbs in the past in the Beatle�s song - No Reply. Then spell correctly 100+ of the most common irregular verbs. Really a good exercise!
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 

 

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