Worksheet for learning the simple past tense with examples and blank spaces for verb conjugation.

Let's solve this Simple Past Tense Worksheet step by step. The goal is to fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of the verbs given in parentheses.

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🔹 Rules for Simple Past Tense:

- Regular verbs: add -ed (e.g., *walk → walked*)
- Irregular verbs: use their irregular past form (e.g., *break → broke*, *write → wrote*)
- For negative or question forms, use did + base verb, and the main verb stays in base form.

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Now let’s go through each sentence:

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1. You ______ my window’s glass. (break)
✔ broke
→ "Break" is irregular. Past tense = broke

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2. He _________ from London sometimes ago. (come)
✔ came
→ "Come" is irregular. Past tense = came

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3. He _________ anyone yet for the mission. (not/choose)
✔ has not chosen
Wait! But this is a simple past tense worksheet, so we need to check if it fits.

However, the word "yet" is typically used in present perfect tense (e.g., "He has not chosen... yet").

But since this is a Simple Past Tense worksheet, and "yet" is used, there might be an error in the prompt.

But if we stick strictly to simple past, we can’t use "yet" with simple past — it's incorrect.

So likely, the intended meaning is present perfect, but since the worksheet says "Simple Past", perhaps it's a mistake.

But let's assume it's meant to be simple past, and maybe "yet" is a typo? Or perhaps it's acceptable in some contexts?

Actually, "yet" cannot be used with simple past — it's for present perfect.

So if we must use simple past, we should remove "yet" or change the structure.

But here, the sentence includes "yet", so the correct form would be present perfect:
→ has not chosen (but that’s not simple past)

So if we are forced to use simple past, then:

✘ "He did not choose anyone for the mission." (no "yet")

But the sentence says "yet", so likely, the intended answer is present perfect, but that contradicts the worksheet title.

Wait — maybe the worksheet allows mixed tenses? Let's look at the context.

Alternatively, perhaps "yet" is misplaced. But assuming it's part of the sentence, we have a problem.

Let’s re-express:
→ "He had not chosen anyone yet for the mission." → past perfect (also not simple past)

So none of these fit simple past.

Therefore, this sentence is grammatically incorrect if using simple past with "yet".

But if we ignore "yet" or assume it's a typo, then:

✔ did not choose

But the sentence says "yet", which implies present perfect.

So probably, the intended answer is:

👉 has not chosen — but that’s not simple past.

Given the confusion, perhaps the worksheet has an error.

But let’s suppose they want simple past, and "yet" is a mistake.

Then:
✔ did not choose

But since the blank is one line, and no auxiliary verb is shown, it may expect:

➡️ didn't choose

But again, "yet" makes it problematic.

So best guess:
✔ did not choose (ignoring "yet" as possibly misplaced)

But actually, in standard grammar, you cannot use "yet" with simple past.

So either:
- Remove "yet"
- Or change to present perfect

Since the worksheet says "Simple Past", and "yet" is included, it's likely a mistake.

But let's move on and come back.

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4. ______ they ________ with the committee? (speak)
✔ Did they speak
→ Question in simple past: use Did + subject + base verb

So: Did they speak with the committee?

✔️ Correct.

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5. He _________ on the table all day. (stand)
✔ stood
→ "Stand" is irregular. Past tense = stood

Note: "all day" suggests duration, but it's still simple past.

So: He stood on the table all day.

✔️ Correct.

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6. The birds _________ away in the sky. (flying)
This is tricky. The verb given is flying — but that’s a present participle.

We need the past tense of "fly".

Past tense of fly is flew

So: The birds flew away in the sky.

✔ flew

Note: "flying" is not correct here — we need the past tense verb.

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7. ______ you _______ with her yesterday? (sleep)
✔ Did you sleep
→ Yes, question in simple past: Did + subject + base verb

So: Did you sleep with her yesterday?

✔️ Correct.

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8. Our soldiers _________ the battle. (win)
✔ won
→ "Win" is irregular. Past tense = won

So: Our soldiers won the battle.

✔️ Correct.

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9. A Farmer _______ suicide after hearing this news. (commit)
✔ committed
→ "Commit" is regular verb → add -ed

So: A farmer committed suicide...

✔️ Correct.

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10. He _________ a letter to the principal. (write)
✔ wrote
→ "Write" is irregular. Past tense = wrote

So: He wrote a letter to the principal.

✔️ Correct.

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Now Revisit Sentence 3:

> 3. He _________ anyone yet for the mission. (not/choose)

As discussed, "yet" is not compatible with simple past. It's used with present perfect.

So the correct form would be:
→ He has not chosen anyone yet for the mission.

But that’s present perfect, not simple past.

If we force simple past, we must say:
→ He did not choose anyone for the mission. (without "yet")

But the sentence includes "yet", so likely, it's a mistake.

Alternatively, perhaps the intended answer is:
→ did not choose

Even though "yet" is there, maybe it's a typo.

But in real English, this is incorrect.

So possible corrections:
- Remove "yet"
- Change to present perfect

But since this is a simple past tense worksheet, and most other sentences are correct, we must assume "yet" is a mistake.

So best answer:
✔ did not choose

But wait — the blank is only one line. So maybe they want just the verb?

But the sentence has two parts: "not/choose" — so likely, it's expecting a negative form.

So possible answers:
- did not choose
- didn't choose

But the blank is underlined once — so maybe only one word?

Wait, look at the layout:

> He ____________ anyone yet for the mission. (not/choose)

It’s one blank. But "not/choose" suggests a negative form.

So likely, they want:
→ did not choose — but that’s two words.

But the blank is one line.

So perhaps it's expected to write:
→ didn't choose — but that’s contracted.

Or maybe:
→ chose not — but that’s archaic.

Best option:
✔ did not choose — even if it takes two words, it’s correct.

But since the blank is single, perhaps it's designed for "didn't choose".

But in formal writing, we write did not choose.

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is:

> He ____________ anyone yet for the mission.

And the blank is for the verb phrase, so did not choose is acceptable.

But let’s see how others are filled.

In #4: "______ they ________" — two blanks.

So for #3: one blank, but needs a full negative verb.

So likely, the intended answer is:

✔ did not choose

Even though it’s two words, it fits the space.

Alternatively, maybe they expect: had not chosen — but that’s past perfect.

No — we’re doing simple past.

So final decision:

✔ did not choose

But with note: "yet" is incorrect here — it should be removed or replaced.

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✔ Final Answers:

| No | Answer |
|----|--------|
| 1 | broke |
| 2 | came |
| 3 | did not choose |
| 4 | Did, speak |
| 5 | stood |
| 6 | flew |
| 7 | Did, sleep |
| 8 | won |
| 9 | committed |
| 10 | wrote |

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🔍 Explanation Summary:

- Use past tense forms: regular (-ed), irregular (e.g., break → broke).
- For questions: use Did + subject + base verb.
- For negatives: use Did not + base verb (or didn't + base verb) in simple past.
- Avoid using "yet" with simple past — it belongs with present perfect.

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⚠️ Important Note about Sentence 3:
The inclusion of "yet" makes this sentence grammatically incorrect if using simple past tense. It should be:

> He has not chosen anyone yet for the mission. → Present Perfect

But since the worksheet is titled Simple Past, the intended answer is likely:

> He did not choose anyone for the mission. (without "yet")

So either the word "yet" is a mistake, or the tense is mislabeled.

But based on the context, we’ll go with:

> did not choose

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✔ Final Answer Sheet:

1. broke
2. came
3. did not choose
4. Did, speak
5. stood
6. flew
7. Did, sleep
8. won
9. committed
10. wrote

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