NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________

 Complete the sentences.

1. My family and I … in London 7. Did you … lots of interesting

when I was young. photos on your holiday?
a) lived a) took
b) live b) take
c) was live c) takes

2. We … some sandwiches and 8. We had a great time and we …

fresh fruit to eat for lunch lots of fun and exciting
yesterday. things.
a) buy a) did
b) buys b) do
c) bought c) was did
3. They wanted to … the new 9. Why … your classmates finish
action movie but there were no their math homework last
more tickets. week?
a) see a) didn’t
b) saw b) wasn’t
c) seeing c) weren’t
4. (A) Did you have a good time? 10. He … see a dentist yesterday
(B) Yes, I …. because he had a toothache.
a) had a) has to
b) did b) have to
c) have c) had to
5. He didn’t … me because I was 11. I wanted to …, but I couldn’t. I
behind the tree. had to stay and help my friend.
a) saw a) went
b) see b) go
c) sees c) going
6. (A) … you a good student in 12. … Michael and Steven late or
school? on time for work yesterday
(B) Yes, I was. morning?
a) Did a) Were
b) Were b) Did
c) Was c) Was

Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use. © www.allthingsgrammar.com

GRAMMAR QUIZ (Short Version) ALL Things Grammar

Grammar Focus Past simple

Level Elementary to Pre-Intermediate (A2)

ANSWER KEY
My Notes
1. A 7. B
2. C 8. A
3. A 9. A
4. B 10. C
5. B 11. B
6. B 12. A

Grades as
percentages
12 / 12 = 100%
11 / 12 = 92
10 / 12 = 83
9 / 12 = 75
8 / 12 = 67
7 / 12 = 58
6 / 12 = 50
5 / 12 = 42
4 / 12 = 33
3 / 12 = 25
2 / 12 = 17
1 / 12 = 8
0 / 12 = 0%

Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use. © www.allthingsgrammar.com