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Talking About the Past

Yesterday & Last Week

Form the simple past of regular verbs using -ed
Ask and answer questions about past events
Use time expressions: yesterday, last night, last week

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Grammar

Simple past — regular verbs (-ed)

Add -ed to most verbs. If the verb ends in -e, add just -d. If it ends in a single consonant after a vowel, double the consonant before -ed. For negative use: did not (didn't) + base form.

I walked to work yesterday because the metro was closed.

She enjoyed the film but didn't like the ending.

They arrived late and missed the first act.

Did you finish your homework last night?

Exercises · type, then check

1. Write the simple past form of each verb in brackets.

1.We (visit) the museum last Saturday.

2.She (cook) pasta for everyone.

3.I (not finish) the book — it was very long.

4. you (enjoy) the party?

5.He (stay) at his friend's house last night.

2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. She ___ her keys inside the car.

2. We ___ at the restaurant for two hours.

3. ___ they like the food?

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Reading

A Busy Weekend

Last weekend, my friend Tomás and I visited a food market in the city centre. We arrived at eleven and stayed for three hours. I tasted different cheeses and Tomás tried spicy noodles. We walked along the canal afterwards and stopped at a coffee shop. In the evening, we watched a documentary about deep-sea fish. It was a simple but enjoyable day. I always feel better after a weekend like that.

1. Where did Tomás and the writer go on the weekend?

2. What did they do after the market?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1Tell your partner about something you did last weekend. Use at least three past tense verbs.

2Ask your partner: 'Did you cook anything last week?' and 'What did you enjoy most about the weekend?'

Writing

Write a short paragraph (4–6 sentences) about what you did yesterday. Use regular past tense verbs.

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