Unit 2: Past simple, past continuous, used to
Ngữ pháp Past simple, past continuous, used to
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Past simple (Quá khứ đơn)
Hình thức: động từ thêm -ed (regular) hoặc dạng V2 (irregular). Phủ định dùng didn't + V, câu hỏi dùng Did + S + V?
Cách dùng: nói về hành động đã hoàn tất trong quá khứ, thói quen/hành động lặp lại đã qua, và các sự kiện chính trong câu chuyện. Dấu hiệu: yesterday, last week/year, in 2001, ... ago.
Ví dụ: I saw the film yesterday.
Past continuous (Quá khứ tiếp diễn)
Hình thức: was/were + V-ing (I/he/she/it → was; you/we/they → were).
Cách dùng: hành động đang xảy ra tại một thời điểm quá khứ, hai hành động song song, hoặc bối cảnh câu chuyện. Dấu hiệu: at that moment, while. Khi một hành động ngắn xen vào: The phone rang while I was watching TV.
used to
Hình thức: used to + V (nguyên thể); phủ định didn't use to / never used to; câu hỏi Did ... use to ...?
Cách dùng: nói về thói quen hoặc trạng thái trong quá khứ xa mà nay không còn nữa. Ví dụ: When I was four, I used to eat ice cream every day.
Tổng điểm: 0/52
Theory
Past simple
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| statement | I/you/he/she/it/we/they played... |
| negative | I/you/he/she/it/we/they did not (didn't) play... |
| question | Did I/you/he/she/it/we/they play...? |
Use
| Use | Example | Helpful hints |
|---|---|---|
| Completed actions | I saw the new James Bond film yesterday. |
The past simple is often used with the following words and phrases: • yesterday • last week/summer/year/etc • in January/2001/etc • an hour/a week/a year ago |
| Repeated actions in the past | I went to the theatre four times last month. | |
| General truths about the past | Fifty years ago, people didn't spend as much on entertainment as they do today. | |
| Main events in a story | Josh pushed the door open and looked inside the room. |
Past continuous
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| statement |
I/he/she/it was playing... You/we/they were playing... |
| negative |
I/he/she/it was not (wasn't) playing... You/we/they were not (weren't) playing... |
| question |
Was I/he/she/it playing... Were you/we/they playing...? |
Use
| Use | Example | Helpful hints |
|---|---|---|
| Actions happening at a moment in the past | At nine o'clock last night, I was watching TV. |
The past continuous is often used with the following words and phrases: • at that moment • at one/two/etc o'clock • while |
| Two actions in progress at the same time | I was reading a book while you were doing the washing-up. | |
| Background information in a story | It was raining so Wendy decided to go to the cinema. |
Watch out!
• When one action in the past happens in the middle of another, we use the past simple and the past continuous together.
✓ The phone rang while I was watching a DVD.
• We do not use the past continuous for regular or repeated actions in the past.
✗ Last year, I was going to the cinema every weekend.
• When one action in the past happens in the middle of another, we use the past simple and the past continuous together.
✓ The phone rang while I was watching a DVD.
• We do not use the past continuous for regular or repeated actions in the past.
✗ Last year, I was going to the cinema every weekend.
used to
| Form (used to + bare infinitive) | Example |
|---|---|
| statement | I/you/he/she/it/we/they used to... |
| negative | I/you/he/she/it/we/they never used to... / didn't use to... |
| question | Did I/you/he/she/it/we/they use to...? |
Use
| Use | Example |
|---|---|
| Distant past habits and states | When I was four, I used to eat ice cream every day. |
Exercise A
A Score: 0/8
Complete using the correct past simple form of the verbs in the box. You may have to use some negative forms.
come
give
go
have
know
make
send
take
1
I got to the post office just before it closed and __________ the letter.
sent
2
We invited Stephanie to the party, but she __________.
didn't come / did not come
3
Jack lost his job because he __________ too many mistakes.
made
4
Everyone __________ that it was Bill's fault, but nobody said anything.
knew
5
Karen __________ the keys from the kitchen table and ran out the door.
took
6
I was bored, so Mum __________ me some money to go shopping.
gave
7
Do you remember the time we __________ to India on holiday?
went
8
It started raining, but luckily I __________ an umbrella in my bag.
had
Exercise B
B Score: 0/6
Look at the pictures and complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the past simple.
last week
yesterday
two years ago
last night
in June
a week ago
1
I don't want to go and see the film because...
I saw it last week
2
I don't need a football because...
I sold it yesterday
3
I know a lot about Paris because...
I went there two years ago
4
I don't need to worry about my homework because...
I did it last night
5
I haven't got a PlayStation any more because...
I sold it in June
6
Mum is angry with me because...
I broke the window a week ago
Exercise C
C Score: 0/8
Complete using the correct past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1
Ted __________ (play) his guitar at half past seven.
was playing
2
At midnight, I __________ (sleep), but Jane __________ (listen) to music.
was sleeping... was listening
3
Luke __________ (stand) outside the bank when suddenly two robbers ran past him.
was standing
4
I know Doug __________ (work) late at the office because I saw him when I __________ (leave).
was working... was leaving
5
__________ you __________ (have) a shower when the earthquake happened?
Were... having
6
Penny __________ (run) to catch the bus when she slipped and fell.
was running
7
When you saw Eugene __________ he __________ (go) home?
was... going
8
At midnight? Erm... we __________ (watch) a DVD, I think.
were watching
Exercise D
D Score: 0/10
Circle the correct word or phrase.
1
When we were in Canada, we __________ skiing almost every day.
went
2
About four years ago, I __________ to become a chef.
decided
3
Georgia __________ a shower when someone knocked at the door.
was having
4
Holly and I ran from the house to the taxi because it __________ heavily.
was raining
5
Two men __________ outside, so I went to see what was happening.
were arguing
6
Daniel __________ you at one o'clock yesterday, but you were here with me.
called
7
We __________ breakfast when a letter came through the letter box.
were eating
8
As I walked past the window, I saw that Paula __________ a cake.
was making
9
I __________ about my favourite band when the alarm clock went off.
was dreaming
10
While I __________ the trumpet late last night, a neighbour came to complain.
was practising
Exercise E
E Score: 0/14
Complete using the correct past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in the box.
answer
be
continue
get
go
have
open
practise
put
ring
say
shine
sing
wake
Amber's Big Match
One morning, Amber (1) up early. The sun (2) and the birds (3) . Amber (4) very excited because it was the day of the big tennis match.
Amber (5) downstairs and into the kitchen, where her father (6) breakfast.
'Morning, Amber. Today's the day!' he (7) . Amber smiled nervously. 'Don't worry!' he (8) . 'You'll be fine.'
Amber (9) some toast into the toaster and (10) the fridge. Just as she (11) the butter out, the phone (12) . Her father (13) it. After a few minutes, he put the phone down.
'Bad news, I'm afraid. The other player (14) yesterday when she had an accident. The match is off.'
Amber ate her toast slowly. She was surprised she didn't feel disappointed.
1. woke, 2. was shining, 3. were singing, 4. was, 5. went, 6. was making, 7. said, 8. continued, 9. put, 10. opened, 11. was getting, 12. rang, 13. answered, 14. was practising
Exercise F
F Score: 0/6
Complete using the correct form of used to. You may have to use some negative forms.
1
When I was younger, I __________ eat pizza almost every day!
used to
2
__________ there __________ be a supermarket on the corner?
Did... use to
3
Bradley is a teacher, but he __________ want to be a train driver.
used to
4
I __________ like eating cabbage, but now I love it!
didn't use to / never used to
5
__________ Rick __________ have blond hair when he was a little boy?
Did... use to
6
I know Lily __________ cook much, but now I think she makes dinner every day.
didn't use to
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