Question

Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets, using the Past Simple or the Past Perfect Simple. Don’t use contractions.

1. I ___ (go) to the shop to buy the shirt, I (see) the day before.

2. The test _____ (be) difficult because I ____ (not study).

3. When Mr. Smith _____ (retire), he _____ (run) the company for over forty years.

4. When I last ____ (speak) to her, she still (not finished) her assignment.

5. I _____ (not go) to bed until the film (finish).

Answer 1

1 went, saw

2 was, didn't study

3 retired, ran

4 spoke, didn't finish

5 Didn't go, finished