Write the correct verb forms by putting the verbs into the past simple. Then, match the questions to the answers

Verb forms in the past simple: In the past simple tense, verbs are used to talk about actions that happened in the past. To form the past simple tense, regular verbs add «-ed» to the base form of the verb. For irregular verbs, the past simple form is unique and does not follow a specific pattern.

1) When did Tom start playing the piano?
Answer: Tom started playing the piano at 8:30.
Explanation: To form the past simple tense of the verb «start,» we add «-ed» to the base form. However, «start» is an irregular verb, and its past simple form remains the same.

2) When did he finish university?
Answer: He finished university in 1999.
Explanation: To form the past simple tense of the verb «finish,» we add «-ed» to the base form. «Finish» is a regular verb, so we add «-ed» to the base form to make it past tense.

3) Why did Sam eat this apple?
Answer: Sam ate this apple on business.
Explanation: To form the past simple tense of the verb «eat,» we add «-ed» to the base form. However, «eat» is an irregular verb, and its past simple form is «ate.»

Упражнение: Rewrite the following sentences in the past simple tense.
1) She (read) the book last night.
2) They (go) to the park yesterday.
3) I (see) my friend at the mall.

Совет: To practice forming the past simple tense, it is helpful to review the rules for regular and irregular verbs. Regular verbs follow a pattern of adding «-ed» to the base form, while irregular verbs have unique past tense forms that should be memorized. Additionally, reading storybooks or watching movies in English can expose you to the use of past tense verbs in context.

Упражнение: Match the sentences with their correct past tense forms.
1) When did Sarah arrive?
2) What did you eat for dinner?
3) How many books did she buy?
4) Was it raining yesterday?

Answers:
a) She arrived at 9 pm.
b) I ate pasta for dinner.
c) She bought five books.
d) Yes, it was raining yesterday.

Match the correct answers to the sentences by writing the corresponding numbers (a, b, c, d) next to the sentence numbers.