Past Simple Exercises

Past Simple exercises covering the verb 'be' (was/were), regular verbs with -ed endings, irregular verbs, negatives with didn't, questions with did, time expressions, and comparison with Present Perfect. 9 exercise sets with 180 questions (A1 - B2 Level).

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Start with Multiple Choice to build confidence with Past Simple exercises, or try Worksheet to practice all questions on one page.

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A1Beginner
1

Verb "Be": Was & Were

Past Simple Exercises

A1·20 questions·12 min
2

Regular Verbs: -ed Endings

Past Simple Exercises

A1·20 questions·12 min
3

Irregular Verbs: Common Forms

Past Simple Exercises

A1·20 questions·12 min
A2Elementary
4

Irregular Verbs: Extended List

Past Simple Exercises

A2·20 questions·12 min
5

Negatives with Didn't

Past Simple Exercises

A2·20 questions·12 min
6

Questions with Did

Past Simple Exercises

A2·20 questions·12 min
7

Mixed Practice: All Forms

Past Simple Exercises

A2·20 questions·12 min
B1Intermediate
8

Time Expressions & Context

Past Simple Exercises

B1·20 questions·12 min
B2Upper Intermediate
9

Past Simple vs Present Perfect

Past Simple Exercises

B2·20 questions·15 min

Why practice Past Simple exercises?

These Past Simple exercises build your confidence from the ground up. Start with was/were, then master regular verbs (-ed endings and spelling rules) and common irregular verbs. You'll learn to form negatives with didn't and questions with did, practice with time expressions like yesterday, last week, and ago, and finally tackle the tricky distinction between Past Simple and Present Perfect.