Past Tense Exercise

 Past Indefinite Tense

50 Past Tense Sentences

Affirmative Sentences

  • He passed away at the age of 38.
  • The thief was caught by the police.
  • I forgot my keys at home this morning. 
  • President took the oath last Monday.
  • She made an appointment before leaving the house.
  • They played cricket on Sunday.
  • They lived here for so long.
  • He was absent when the meeting was held.
  • Deena did the house chores and then left for the parlor.
  • They caught the fish and then grilled them.

Negative Sentences

  • She did not come home last night.
  • He did not find a job for three months.

  • John didn’t make any decision yet.

  • You didn’t know about history before reading this book.

  • They didn’t buy this house last year.

Interrogative Sentences


  • Did they study hard?

  • Did they pass the exams?
  • Did he apply for the visa?
  • Did it cost too expensive?
  • Did you complain about their services?

 

Past Continuous Tense

Affirmative Sentences


  • Samie was sleeping when the guests arrived.

  • Alex was typing the email.

  • They were playing well but couldn’t win.
  • We were planning for shopping when the rain comes.
  • It was snowing last night.
  • The children were celebrating their birthday.

Negative Sentences


  • They were playing in the stadium yesterday.
  • He was shouting for help after the accident.
  • She was making tea when I call her.
  • The audience was enjoying his performance last night.
  • I was not learning English last year


Interrogative Sentences


  • Was he playing for his country?
  • Were you typing the letter when he visited?
  •  Were they searching for a job last month?
  • Were we singing well at yesterday's show?
  • Was she good at studying in higher school?

Past Perfect Tense


Affirmative Sentences


  • She had cleaned her face before she went to bed. 
  • He had finished his work before we entered the room.
  • It had already broken into pieces.
  • They had lived in the village before they moved to the city.
  • By the time we entered the library, they had already wound up.

Negative Sentences


  • She hadn't sung sad songs.
  • He hadn't applied for a visa till last week.
  • I hadn't learned English before I met you.
  • They hadn't taken the meal.
  • It hadn't started working before we called mechanic.

Interrogative Sentences


  • Had he gotten an email from head office?
  • Had she forgotten to prepare the assignment?
  • Had they planned for a UK trip?
  • Had you heard the sad news before you left?
  • Had it rained while they arrive?
















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