NumihanaChange the verb to the simple past. Keep the rest.
The pupil closes the lid.
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ENGLAND YEAR 2 · ENGLISH · Grammar
Choose the past tense.
Complete a sentence about yesterday.
Numihana · England Year 2 · English
Choose the past tense
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Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Complete a sentence about yesterday.
Change the verb to the simple past. Keep the rest.
The pupil folds the paper.
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Use the simple past of check.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ the ticket.
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Use the simple past of close.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ the door.
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Use the simple past of draw.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ a boat.
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Use the simple past of read.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ a recipe.
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Change the verb to the simple past. Keep the rest.
The pupil draws a dragon.
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Use the simple past of take.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ a seat.
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Numihana · England Year 2 · English
Choose the past tense
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Complete a sentence about yesterday.
Change the verb to the simple past. Keep the rest.
The pupil closes the lid.
The pupil closed the lid.
Change the verb to the simple past. Keep the rest.
The pupil folds the paper.
The pupil folded the paper.
Use the simple past of check.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ the ticket.
checked
Use the simple past of close.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ the door.
closed
Use the simple past of draw.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ a boat.
drew
Use the simple past of read.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ a recipe.
read
Change the verb to the simple past. Keep the rest.
The pupil draws a dragon.
The pupil drew a dragon.
Use the simple past of take.
Yesterday, the pupil ___ a seat.
took
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The time word yesterday tells you the event is in the past. Some verbs change irregularly.
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English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation · Year 2 · Consistent present and past tense
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