Past simple: finished actions
Use the past simple for actions that already finished, often with a time like yesterday or last week. Watch the verb: regular verbs add -ed (worked, visited), irregular ones change (went, broke, read).
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1I worked at that shop for three years.
- 2We visited Tokyo with my brother last summer.
- 3He went to Jeju with his family last summer.
- 4The class finished at 2 pm yesterday.
- 5We watched a movie at home last night.
- 6I studied for the math test all night.
- 7I cleaned the kitchen before going out.
- 8He broke his phone while skating.
- 9He hurt his ankle while playing soccer.
- 10I read a short story last week and liked it.
- 11She passed the interview on the first try.
- 12The class started late because of traffic.
- 13It rained a lot on Tuesday.
- 14The wedding took place in Busan last May.
- 15The festival was held in Seoul last winter.
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