Chapter 21 — Speaking About Past Experiences | Unnati Classes
Chapter 21

Speaking About Past Experiences (Simple Past Tense)

21.1 Introduction

We use the Simple Past Tense to talk about actions or experiences that happened in the past and are finished now.

Words like yesterday, last night, last year, ago, and in 2022 are often used with the simple past tense.

21.2 Rules of Simple Past Tense

  • Regular verbs → verb + ed (play → played)
  • Irregular verbs → special forms (go → went)
  • Negative → did not + base verb
  • Question → Did + subject + base verb?

21.3 50 Example Sentences (Past Experiences)

  1. 1. I visited my grandparents yesterday.
  2. 2. She played cricket last evening.
  3. 3. We watched a movie last night.
  4. 4. He went to school late.
  5. 5. They ate lunch together.
  6. 6. I met my old friend.
  7. 7. She finished her homework.
  8. 8. We traveled by train.
  9. 9. He bought a new bag.
  10. 10. I learned English basics.
  11. 11. She woke up early.
  12. 12. We cleaned the classroom.
  13. 13. He lost his keys.
  14. 14. They won the match.
  15. 15. I felt happy.
  16. 16. She studied for the exam.
  17. 17. We played in the park.
  18. 18. He called me yesterday.
  19. 19. I read a story.
  20. 20. They helped their parents.
  21. 21. She cooked dinner.
  22. 22. We visited a temple.
  23. 23. He ran fast.
  24. 24. I forgot my notebook.
  25. 25. They enjoyed the trip.
  26. 26. She danced well.
  27. 27. We listened to music.
  28. 28. He told the truth.
  29. 29. I finished my work early.
  30. 30. They arrived on time.
  31. 31. She spoke politely.
  32. 32. We saw a rainbow.
  33. 33. He drank water.
  34. 34. I wrote a letter.
  35. 35. They closed the shop.
  36. 36. She helped her sister.
  37. 37. We started early.
  38. 38. He understood the lesson.
  39. 39. I enjoyed the class.
  40. 40. They returned home.
  41. 41. She learned a new skill.
  42. 42. We practiced English.
  43. 43. He missed the bus.
  44. 44. I felt tired.
  45. 45. They celebrated the festival.
  46. 46. She asked a question.
  47. 47. We answered correctly.
  48. 48. He smiled happily.
  49. 49. I remembered everything.
  50. 50. They learned from experience.

21.4 Worksheet — Practice Simple Past Tense

Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks

  1. I ______ (go) to school yesterday.
  2. She ______ (play) tennis.
  3. We ______ (watch) TV.
  4. He ______ (eat) lunch.
  1. went
  2. played
  3. watched
  4. ate

Section 2 — Change to Past Tense

  1. I play cricket.
  2. She goes home.
  3. They eat food.
  1. I played cricket.
  2. She went home.
  3. They ate food.

Section 3 — Make Negative Sentences

  1. I went to school.
  2. She played well.
  3. They finished early.
  1. I did not go to school.
  2. She did not play well.
  3. They did not finish early.

Section 4 — True or False

  1. Simple past talks about finished actions. (True / False)
  2. Did + verb is used in questions. (True / False)
  3. Went is the past of go. (True / False)
  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
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