Write past simple questions and short answers

1. Write sentences with the affirmative (V), negative (X) or question (?) form of “was/ were”.

1. The tour was expensive. (?)

2. My answers weren't right. (V)

3. I was cold in the tunnel. (X)

4. The tourists were interested in the old town. (?)

5. The visit to the museum wasn't exciting. (V)

6. You were on the school trip last week. (X)

7. Liam was at school yesterday. (?)

8. We weren't happy with our guide. (V)

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2. Complete the sentences with the affirmative or negative form of “there was, there were”.

1. The weather on our holiday was warm and dry. … any rain at all.

2. … a shop at the museum and I bought some great things for my family.

3. I wasn't scared in the tunnel because … any ghosts.

4. The science museum was amazing. … hundreds of different things to see.

5. … a new boy in our class last week.

6. … any good films on TV yesterday and I went to bed early.

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3. Complete the email using the past simple form of the verbs.

explore, feel, give, go, meet, stay, take, travel

Hi Helen. 

Thanks for your email. Yes, my summer holidays were great! I was in Italy with my older cousins. They live in Rome because my aunt and uncle work there.

I travelled to Rome by plane and my aunt (1) ... me at the airport. I (2) ... at their house for ten days. They were very friendly so I (3) ... happy at their home. I cant speak Italian, but they (4) ... me a phrase book. 

I (5) ... Rome with my cousins and we (6) ... into the tunnels under the city.

It was very scary down there. I (7) ... some photos - I cant wait to show you them!

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4. Complete the sentences with the past simple negative form of the verbs.

1. Emrah and Kemal played football on Friday, but they … basketball.

2. Holly lost her camera, but she … her phone.

3. You met Lily today, but you … Dan.

4. I helped with the house work, but I …, with the cooking.

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