Past Simple Tense Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using the past simple tense.
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Past Simple Tense Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities.
Yesterday at the Park
Yesterday, my family and I went to the park. The sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze blew. My little brother, Max, immediately ran to the swings. He pushed himself higher and higher, laughing with joy. My sister, Lily, brought her new book and sat under a big oak tree. She read quietly for an hour. I decided to explore the walking trails. I saw a squirrel bury its nuts and a colorful bird sing a beautiful song. Later, we all ate a picnic lunch. We packed sandwiches, apples, and juice boxes. After lunch, we played a game of tag. Max tripped once, but he quickly got up and continued to play. We had a wonderful time together.
Read the passage "Yesterday at the Park". Choose the past simple tense verb that correctly completes each sentence.
1. The sun brightly.
shine
shines
shone
shining
2. My little brother, Max, to the swings.
run
runs
running
ran
Complete the sentences by writing the past simple tense of the verb in parentheses.
1. Last night, I (watch) a movie with my family.
2. We (eat) pizza for dinner.
3. My mom (bake) cookies for dessert.
4. I (go) to bed late.
Read each sentence. If the verb is in the past simple tense, circle 'T' for True. If it is not, circle 'F' for False.
1. She sings a beautiful song.
True
False
2. They played soccer yesterday.
True
False
Write three sentences about what you did last weekend. Make sure to use past simple tense verbs.