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Reading for Grammar The Simple Past Worksheet

1 Read the email from Robert to his friend Ian, which contains many examples of the simple past.
As you read it, decide which is correct, a) or b)?
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a) Roberts on holiday in London.
b) Roberts living in London.
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a) esterday Robert !ent to the London "ye.
b) Today Robert !ent to the London "ye.
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a) $fter that he had an %ndian meal& !hi'h he didnt like.
b) $fter that he had an %ndian meal& !hi'h he liked.
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a) %t !as e)pensive to visit the Tate *odern.
b) %t !as free to visit the Tate *odern.
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a) Robert is going to be b,sy over the ne)t fe! days.
b) Robert is going to be sleeping over the ne)t fe! days.
Check your answers in pairs and then in class.
Hi Ian
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How are you?
Were having a great time here in London. Yesterday was
the best day so far. First we went to the London Eye,
where we had a great view of London. Then we had an
Indian meal near Euston Station. It was fantastic! In the
afternoon we went to Tate Modern. Thats an art gallery on
the Thames. It didn't cost anything to go in!
Weve got two days to go and we are going to make the most
of it.
See you soon
Robert
!n the left are some words"phrases from the email. #raw a line between these and their meanin$s
on the ri$ht.
1 so far a pla'e !here yo, 'an see pi't,res
2 fantasti' b ,p till no!
# art gallery ' very ni'e
( make the most of 1something) d try hard to en2oy something
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Reading for Grammar The Simple Past Worksheet
% Ima$ine you are on holiday. &ow sit in a circle. 'ear out a piece of paper. (rite an email to the
student on your left. )ake sure you use the simple past. *ou can look at the email on pa$e to help
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In your email,
Tell him3her abo,t yo,r holiday in general.
Say !hat yo, did yesterday.
$sk him3her !hat he3she did yesterday.
(hen youre ready, pass your paper to the left. 'hen read your email and answer it, usin$
the same piece of paper. -inally, pass it back to the first person. &ote, your teacher will help
you as you write.
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