Past Simple Tense Practice

Past Simple Tense Practice

Read each instruction carefully and complete the activities. This worksheet will help you practice using the past simple tense.

Read the following passage about a trip to the zoo:

Yesterday, my family and I visited the city zoo. It was a beautiful sunny day. We arrived early and saw many animals. First, we watched the monkeys play. They swung from tree to tree and chattered loudly. Next, we walked to the lion enclosure. A huge male lion roared, and it made us jump! Then, we ate lunch near the penguin exhibit. The penguins swam gracefully in the water. After lunch, we bought souvenirs from the gift shop. I chose a small toy elephant. We left the zoo feeling happy and tired.

1. Which verb from the passage is in the past simple tense?

Complete the sentences with the past simple form of the verb in parentheses.

1. She   (walk) to school yesterday.

2. They   (play) soccer last weekend.

3. I   (eat) pizza for dinner.

4. My brother   (study) for his test.

Decide if the following statements about the past simple tense are true or false.

1. The past simple tense is used for actions that happened in the future.

1. Write three sentences describing what you did last summer, using the past simple tense.