Simple Present Story 1: Really

Simple Present Story 1, Page 1
Simple Present Story 1

By Really Learn English
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Who is he? Where is he? What does he do?

Hank is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named Ginger. Hank
loves Ginger. He rides Ginger every day. Sometimes they walk slowly, and
sometimes they run fast. They always have a good time.
Ginger is Hanks horse. She is light brown. Her tail and mane are dark
brown. She is three years old. She lives in the stable by the house.
Ginger waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their time together. Often,
Hank gives her apples. After long rides, Hank always washes and brushes
Ginger. He usually brushes her tail. Then he gives her food and fresh water.
Ginger loves Hank.
Copyright 2013 Ola Zur | www.really-learn-english.com
Simple Present Story 1 Exercises

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Simple Present tense.
1. Where does Hank live? What does he do every day?
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2. Who is Ginger? Where does Ginger live?
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3. What does Hank often give Ginger? What does Hank do after long rides?
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B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative sentences, yes/no
questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word or phrase) and tag
questions.
Examples for the sentence Jack sweeps the floor.

Negative: Jack does not sweep the floor.
Yes/No Question: Does Jack sweep the floor?
WH-Question: Who sweeps the floor?
Tag Question: Jack sweeps the floor, doesnt he?

1. Hank loves Ginger.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. She is three years old.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. She enjoys their time together.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. Read the description and write down what it is. Use the words in the
box for help.
cowboy
horse
farm
house
mane
tail
food
stable
apple
morning
1. It is what we eat. What is it? ____________

2. It is a building where we live. What is it? ____________
3. It is a red fruit. What is it? ____________
4. It is a name for a man who rides horses and works with cattle.
Who is he? ____________
5. It is the hair on an animals neck. What is it? ____________
6. It is hair on the back part of an animals body. What is it? ____________
7. It is a four-legged animal that people can ride. What is it? ____________
8. It is an area of land where crops are grown. What is it? ____________
9. It is a building for horses. What is it? ____________
10. It is the first part of the day. What is it? ____________

Who are they? Where are they? What do they do?

Stacy is a singer. She loves to sing. She is in a band. She sings in the band.
She is the lead singer. Sometimes she plays the piano.
Chad is Stacy's boyfriend. He is also in the band. He stands next to Stacy. He
plays the electric guitar. Sometimes Chad sings with Stacy.
Dean is Chad and Stacy's friend. He is also in the band. He stands next to
Chad. He plays bass guitar. Dean does not sing. He does not like to sing.
The band practices three times a week. They mostly perform at nightclubs.
Sometimes they sing at weddings. They are a very good band.

1. What does Stacy do in the band? How does Stacy feel about singing?
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2. Who is Chad? What instrument does Chad play in the band?
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3. Who is Dean? Where does the band mostly perform?
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questions.

Tag Question: Jack sweeps the floor, doesn't he?

1. She sings in the band.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. He stands next to Stacy.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. He plays bass guitar.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. Rewrite the story using contractions.
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Who is he? Where is he? What does he do?

Jim Sullivan likes music. He plays many instruments. He plays the piano,
clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and bagpipes. The bagpipes are his
favorite instrument to play. Not very many people play the bagpipes.
Jim plays the bagpipes for celebrations. He also plays the bagpipes in
parades. The audience listens to the bagpipes. They clap for Jim. They enjoy
the music of the bagpipes.
Jim also teaches people how to play the bagpipes. He gives lessons to
children and adults. He teaches them the history of the bagpipes. He
teaches them how to play music with the bagpipes. Jim is a good teacher.

1. What instruments does Jim Sullivan play? What is his favorite instrument
to play?
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2. Where does Jim play his bagpipes? What does the audience think about
the music of the bagpipes?
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3. What else does Jim do?
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questions.


1. Jim Sullivan likes music.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. The audience listens to the bagpipes.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. Jim is a good teacher.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. Read the description and write down what it is. Use the box below for
help.
saxophone
piano
bagpipes
parade
celebration
instrument
teacher
trumpet
clarinet
music
1. It is a large string instrument with black and white keys.
What is it? ____________

2. It is a procession for a special day with decorated vehicles and floats and
a marching band.
What is it? ____________
3. It is a brass instrument with three valves.
What is it? ____________

4. It is a woodwind instrument that is usually black.
What is it? ____________


5. It is someone who teaches. Who is it? ____________
6. It is sounds that make a melody or song. What is it? ____________
7. It is a wind instrument with a bag and pipes. What is it? ____________
8. It is a metal wind instrument, popular in jazz music.
What is it? ____________

9. It is a time when you show happiness for something.
What is it? ____________
10. It is an object that makes music. What is it? ____________

Who is he? Where does he live? What does he do?

Robert Hughes lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Patricia. They
live with their two children, Sam and Lana. Robert loves his family.
Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta. He likes his job. He is a good
police officer. Robert is a police officer because he likes to help people.
Robert protects the citizens of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches
criminals. He keeps the citizens safe.
Sometimes he visits the schools. He talks to students. The students like
Robert. Officer Robert Hughes is a hero in Atlanta.

1. Where does Robert Hughes live? Whom does he live with?
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2. Why is Robert a police officer? What does Robert do for the citizens of
Atlanta?
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3. What does Robert do when he visits the schools?
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questions.


1. Robert loves his family.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. The students like Robert.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story. Go over it and fill in the blanks with
the right words from the box below.
citizens
likes
lives
with
he
officer
because
hero
good
the
Robert Hughes ___________ in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife,

Patricia. They live ___________ their two children, Sam and Lana. Robert
loves his family.
Robert works as a police ___________ in Atlanta. He ___________ his job.
He is a ___________ police officer. Robert is a police officer ___________
he likes to help people.
Robert protects the ___________ of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches
criminals. He keeps ___________ citizens safe.
Sometimes ___________ visits the schools. He talks to students. The
students like Robert. Officer Robert Hughes is a ___________ in Atlanta.
Present-Progressive-Story-1, Page 1
Present Progressive Story 1

(Present Continuous)
Visit the Present Progressive (Continuous) Section for More Resources
Who are they? Where are they? What are they doing?
Now Janet is in her house. She is sitting on a wooden chair. She is holding a
coat. She is fixing it.
James is Janet's husband. He is sitting in front of her. He is fixing clothes
too.
Elizabeth is sitting next to James. She is Janet's sister. Right now she is
helping Janet and James. They are working together. They are fixing
clothes.
At this moment a man is coming in. He is wearing dark clothes. He is
carrying a pile of clothes. They are all working very hard.
Present Progressive Story 1 Exercises

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Present Progressive tense.
1. Where is Janet sitting now? What is she doing?
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2. Where is James sitting now? What is he doing?
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3. Who is coming in at this moment? What is he carrying?
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questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word) and tag questions.
Examples for the sentence Dan is eating now

Negative: Dan is not eating now.
Yes/No Question: Is Dan eating now?
WH-Question: When is Dan eating?
Tag Question: Dan is eating now, isnt he?
1. She is sitting on a wooden chair.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. She is holding a coat.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. He is wearing dark clothes.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

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Present Progressive Story 2, Page 1

Right now, it is Monday morning. Mike and Tina are at home. They are
sitting at a table. They are eating breakfast.
At this moment, Tina is drinking coffee. She is eating a pastry. She is sitting
across the table from Mike. She is talking to Mike.
Mike is Tinas husband. He is sitting at the table with Tina. He is also
drinking coffee. Mike is listening to Tina.
After breakfast, Mike and Tina are leaving for work. They work in the city.
They are riding the bus to work.

1. Where are Mike and Tina on Monday morning? What are they doing?
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2. Where is Tina sitting now? What is Tina eating?
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3. Where are Mike and Tina going after breakfast? How are they getting
there?
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questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word) and tag questions.
Examples for the sentence Sandy is cooking tonight.

Negative: Sandy is not cooking tonight.
Yes/No Question: Is Sandy cooking tonight?
WH-Question: When is Sandy cooking?
Tag Question: Sandy is cooking tonight, isnt she?

1. They are eating breakfast.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. Mike is listening to Tina.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. They are riding the bus to work.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

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Now the children are at school. Amy is sewing. She is practicing. She is
sitting on a bench. She is sitting near Timmy.
Timmy is at school too. Timmy is studying. He is sitting behind his desk. He
wishes he could play with the other children.
John and Susan are also at school. They are playing outside. They are
picking flowers for their teacher. John is carrying his hat. Susan is wearing a
bonnet.
At this moment, Sarah is walking by the door. She is helping the teacher.
She is carrying textbooks to the shelf.

1. Where is Amy sitting now? What is she doing?
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2. Where are John and Susan playing? What is Susan wearing?
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3. At this moment, where is Sarah? Why is she carrying textbooks?
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questions.
Examples for the sentence Billy is writing a letter.

Negative: Billy is not writing a letter.
Yes/No Question: Is Billy writing a letter?
WH-Question: What is Billy doing?
Tag Question: Billy is writing a letter, isn't he?

1. Amy is sewing.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. He is sitting behind his desk.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. John is carrying his hat.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

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Today, Abby is visiting her grandparents. She loves her grandparents. At
this moment, she is sitting on her grandfather's knee. She is listening to a
story. She is smiling. She loves her grandfather's stories.
Jacob is Abby's grandfather. He loves his granddaughter. Right now, he is
telling her a story. He is holding her on his knee. He is holding her hands.
They are sitting in the living room.
Sarah is Abby's grandmother. At this moment, Sarah is standing in the
kitchen. She is baking cookies for Jacob and Abby. She is also listening to
Jacob's story.

1. Whom is Abby visiting today? At this moment, what is Abby doing?
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2. Right now, what is Jacob doing? Where is he sitting?
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3. At this moment, where is Sarah? What is she doing?
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questions.
Examples for the sentence Billy is writing a letter.

Negative: Billy is not writing a letter.
Yes/No Question: Is Billy writing a letter?
WH-Question: What is Billy doing?
Tag Question: Billy is writing a letter, isn't he?

1. She is smiling.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. He is holding her on his knee.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. She is baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

help.
knee
living room
grandmother
grandfather
story
kitchen
cookies
granddaughter
1. It is the room in a house where someone cooks food.

What is it? ____________
2. It is a joint in the body between the upper leg and lower leg.
What is it? ____________
3. She is the mother of your mother or father. Who is she? ____________
4. They are sweet desserts. What are they? ____________
5. He is the father of your mother or father. Who is he? ____________
6. It is a tale or narrative of events. What is it? ____________
7. It is the room in a house where people relax or entertain guests.
What is it? ____________
8. She is the daughter of your son or daughter. Who is she? ____________
Grammar test Present simple and present

continuous
Do the test then write down your score.
1. Choose the correct sentence!

Read the sentences and underline the correct one.
I doing this grammar test right now!
a. I do this grammar test right now!
_______
Im doing this grammar test right now!

Im not usually reading adventure stories.
b. I dont usually read adventure stories.
_______
Im not usually read adventure stories.

My parents get up very early every day.
c.
My parents are getting up very early every day.
_______
My parents gets up very early every day.

My best friend play at my house after school on Fridays.
d. My best friend plays at my house after school on Fridays.
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My best friend is playing at my house after school on Fridays.

My brother doesnt watching TV right now because he has to do his homework.
e. My brother doesnt watch TV right now because he has to do his homework.
_______
My brother isnt watching TV right now because he has to do his homework.
2. Find the mistake!

Find the mistake, underline it and write the correct sentence.
a. Were make a cake for mums birthday now. ____________________________________
_______
b. Every Sunday Im calling my grandmother. _____________________________________
_______
At the moment my sister doesnt studying English. _______________________________
_______
d. My parents take the dog for a walk right now. ___________________________________
_______
c.
e. My brother is never eating peanuts because hes allergic. __________________________ _______
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Simple Past Story 1, Page 1
Simple Past Story 1

Visit the Simple Past Section for More Resources
Who were they? Where did they go? What happened?

One autumn evening, Charles and Beth went to the theater. They attended
a play. The play started at 7:00. Charles and Beth enjoyed the theater.
After the play, Charles and Beth walked together in the park. They walked
beside the lake. The moon was bright. They talked about their future.
When Charles and Beth went home, their children were not asleep. They
waited for Charles and Beth to return. They were excited to hear about the
theater!
Charles told the children about the play. Then, Beth put the children to bed.
Charles and Beth were very tired. It was a good night!
Copyright 2013 Ola Zur | www-really-learn-english.com
Simple Past Story 1 Exercises

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Simple Past tense.
1. What did Charles and Beth attend? What time did it start?
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2. What did Charles and Beth do after they left the theater? What did they
talk about?
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3. Who waited for Charles and Beth to return home? What did Beth do?
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questions.
Examples for the sentence Amanda washed the dishes.

Negative: Amanda did not wash the dishes.
Yes/No Question: Did Amanda wash the dishes?
WH-Question: Who washed the dishes?
Tag Question: Amanda washed the dishes, didn't she?

1. The moon was bright.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. They talked about their future.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. Charles told the children about the play.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story. Go over it and fill in the blanks with
the right words from the box below.
excited
and
children
about
walked
were
started
not
park
autumn
One ___________ evening, Charles and Beth went to the theater. They
attended a play. The play ___________ at 7:00. Charles and Beth enjoyed
the theater.
After the play, Charles and Beth walked together in the ___________. They
___________ beside the lake. The moon was bright. They talked
___________ their future.
When Charles and Beth went home, their children were ___________
asleep. They waited for Charles ___________ Beth to return. They were
___________ to hear about the theater!
Charles told the ___________ about the play. Then, Beth put the children
to bed. Charles and Beth ___________ very tired. It was a good night!
Simple Past Story 2

Who is she? What did she do? What happened?

Last week, Beth baked a cake for Lilly's birthday party. Lilly wanted a
strawberry cake with pink frosting. Beth was happy to bake the cake.
First, Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl. Next, she poured the cake
batter into four round baking pans. She put the pans in the oven. Finally,
she baked the cakes for 20 minutes.
Then, Beth prepared the pink frosting. After the cakes cooled, Beth stacked
them and covered them with frosting. Beth wrote Lilly's name on top with
white frosting. She put seven candles in the cake.
On Sunday, Beth surprised Lilly with the strawberry cake. Lilly loved her
cake! Lilly had many gifts for her birthday. But Lilly said her cake was the
best gift of them all!

1. What kind of cake did Lilly want for her birthday? Who baked the cake?
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2. What did Beth do first? How long did she bake the cakes?
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3. What did Beth do on Sunday? How did Lilly feel about her cake?
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questions.


1. Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. She put the pans in the oven.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. Lilly loved her cake!
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the past tense
form of each verb in parentheses.
Last week, Beth __________ (bake) a cake for Lilly's birthday party. Lilly
__________(want) a strawberry cake with pink frosting. Beth
__________(is) happy to bake the cake.
First, Beth __________(mix) the ingredients in a big bowl. Next, she
__________(pour) the cake batter into four round baking pans. She
__________(put) the pans in the oven. Finally, she __________(bake) the
cakes for 20 minutes.
Then, Beth __________(prepare) the pink frosting. After the cakes
__________(cool), Beth __________(stack) them and__________ (cover)
them with frosting. Beth __________(write) Lilly's name on top with white
frosting. She __________(put) seven candles in the cake.
On Sunday, Beth __________(surprise) Lilly with the strawberry cake. Lilly
__________(love) her cake! Lilly __________(has) many gifts for her
birthday. But Lilly __________(say) her cake __________(is) the best gift of
them all!
Simple Past Story 3

Who were they? What did they do? What happened?

Last night, George was at a restaurant with Clara, Charlie, and Katherine.
After dinner, George announced his engagement to Clara. George stood
next to Clara. He raised his glass. He announced the engagement to his
friends. He looked very happy!
Clara was also at the restaurant. She sat at the table next to George. She
smiled when he announced the engagement. She showed her friends her
ring. It was very beautiful. Clara also looked very happy!
Charlie and Katherine also sat at the table. They were excited for their
friends. Charlie congratulated George and Clara. He shook George's hand.
Katherine looked at Clara's ring. She hugged Clara. She was happy for
George and Clara!

1. Where was George last night? What did George announce after dinner?
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2. Where was Clara? What did she show her friends?
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3. What did Charlie do after the announcement? What did Katherine do?
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questions.


1. George stood next to Clara.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. She showed her friends her ring.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. She hugged Clara.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Simple Past
tense form of each verb in parentheses.
Last night, George __________ (to be) at a restaurant with Clara, Charlie,
and Katherine. After dinner, George __________ (announce) his
engagement to Clara. George __________ (stand) next to Clara. He
__________ (raise) his glass. He __________ (announce) the engagement
to his friends. He __________ (look) very happy!
Clara __________ (to be) also at the restaurant. She __________ (sit) at the
table next to George. She __________ (smile) when he __________
(announce) the engagement. She __________ (show) her friends her ring. It
__________ (to be) very beautiful. Clara also __________ (look) very
happy!
Charlie and Katherine also __________ (sit) at the table. They __________
(to be) excited for their friends. Charlie __________ (congratulate) George
and Clara. He __________ (shake) George's hand. Katherine __________
(look)at Clara's ring. She __________ (hug) Clara. She __________ (to be)
happy for George and Clara!
Simple Past Story 4

Who were they? What did they do? What happened?

On Saturday, the Jenson family shopped for a Christmas tree. They got in
the car. They drove to the tree farm. Mr. and Mrs. Jenson walked around
the tree farm with their kids.
The Jenson family looked at all the trees. They looked at tall trees and short
trees. They looked at fat trees and skinny trees. They looked at every tree
on the farm. They wanted the perfect tree.
The Jenson kids finally found the perfect tree. It wasn't too tall or too short.
It wasn't too fat or too skinny. The tree was exactly what they wanted. It
was the perfect Christmas tree!

1. What did the Jenson family do on Saturday? Where did they go?
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2. What kind of trees did the Jenson family look at? What kind of tree did
they want?
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3. What did the Jenson kids finally find? Why was it the right tree?
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questions.


1. They drove to the tree farm.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. They wanted the perfect tree.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. The tree was exactly what they wanted.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story without any capital letters. Rewrite
the story using correct capitalization.
Click here to review the capitalization rules on Really Learn English.
on saturday, the jenson family shopped for a christmas tree. they got in the
car. they drove to the tree farm. mr. and mrs. jenson walked around the
tree farm with their kids.
the jenson family looked at all the trees. they looked at tall trees and short
trees. they looked at fat trees and skinny trees. they looked at every tree
on the farm. they wanted the perfect tree.
the jenson kids finally found the perfect tree. it wasn't too tall or too short.
it wasn't too fat or too skinny. the tree was exactly what they wanted. it
was the perfect christmas tree!
1. Translate these words:

Called
The same
Probably
More popular
Again
Get, got
Wash
Know, knew
Similar
Stronger
Lose, lost
Wear, wore
Grass
Than me
clothes
Become, became
2. Read the text and decide if the sentences are True or False:
When I was a child I had a friend called Michael. We were very similar. We loved the same girls and
we often fought for them. We thought that they will love the stronger one. And they probably did,
because I always lost and Michael was more popular than me. One day we wore our best clothes
and we fought again. And Michael won again. But we fought in grass and our clothes got green. We
washed them, but our mums knew because they were green from the grass. We became friends
again.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
His friends name was Michael.

They often fought.
Michael always won.
They fought because they didnt like each other.
Girls didnt like Michael.
They washed the clothes but they were green.
Their mothers didnt know.
3. Read this story:
When I BE a child I HAVE a friend called Michael. We BE very similar. We
and we often
for them. We
did, because I always

and we
that they will love the stronger one. And they probably
and Michael BE more popular than me. One day we
again. And Michael
them, but our mums
the same girls
again. But we
our best clothes
in grass and our clothes
because they BE green from the grass. We
friends again.
. We
4. Crossword: Write the past tenses into the crossword

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3.
4.
5.
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7.
8.
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10.
11.
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13.
CLUES
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5. Complete the text:

When I _________ ____ child I had ______ friend called Michael. We _______ very similar. We loved
___ __________ girls and we often __________ _____ them. We __________ ____ they will love
the __________ one. And they probably did, because I always _______ and Michael was _____
popular ________ me. One day we wore our best ___________ and we fought again. And Michael
________ again. But we fought ____ ________ and our clothes got _______. We washed _______,
but our mums __________ because they were green ______ the grass. We became _________ again.
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Past Progressive Story 1

(Past Continuous)
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Who was she? Where was she? What was happening?

Yesterday, it was raining and thundering all day. Ann was playing inside the
house. She wanted to be outside. She wasn't playing outside because it was
raining. She was feeling tired of being trapped inside the house.
Ann was trying to keep busy inside the house. She was reading her book
until the electricity went out. Then, she decided to practice her sewing. She
was practicing sewing until lunchtime. After lunch, she sat by the window
and watched the rain.
While Ann was watching the rain, the phone rang. Her mother was calling
to say she was coming home. She was bringing a new game. Ann and her
mother ate ice cream and played the game.
While they were playing, the rain stopped! But Ann didn't even notice. She
was having such a good time with her mom!
Past Progressive Story 1 Exercises

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Past Progressive tense.
1. Where was Ann playing yesterday? Why wasn't she playing outside?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. What was Ann doing before the electricity went out? What was she
doing until lunchtime?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. At the end of the story, the rain stopped. What was Ann doing?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
questions.
Examples for the sentence Sam was watching a movie last night.
Negative: Sam was not watching a movie last night.
Yes/No Question: Was Sam watching a movie last night?
WH-Question: What was Sam doing last night?
Tag Question: Saw was watching a movie last night, wasn't he?

1. Ann was playing inside the house.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. Her mother was calling.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. She was bringing a new game.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. Change each verb into the Past Progressive tense.
(Form => was/were + verb + ing)
1. Last week I _________________ (visit) my brother in France.
2. At 5 o'clock she _________________ (cook) dinner.
3. Sally _________________ (study) while Jan _________________ (play).
4. She _________________ (sing) while they _________________ (eat)
dinner.
5. It _________________ (work) yesterday.
6. They _________________ (swim) until it started to rain.
7. The dog _________________ (bark) all night long.
8. My sisters _________________ (laugh) at my story.
9. The cat _________________ (sleep) on my bed last night.
10. The girls _________________ (talk) during class yesterday.

(Past Continuous)
Who were they? What were they doing?

What was happening?
One sunny day, Billy and Timmy were delivering a box to Mr. Thompson.
The crate was full of glasses. They were carrying the box on a cart. They
were taking the glasses to Mr. Thompson's store at the end of the street.
They were being very careful with the crate full of glasses.
As they were passing by the school, they saw Jack and Tom. Jack and Tom
were playing soccer. Billy and Timmy asked the other boys for help. The
four boys steered the cart through the streets. While Billy and Timmy were
pulling from the front, Jack and Tom were pushing from behind.
As they were walking, Billy and Timmy were guiding the cart over bumps
and holes. They were protecting the glasses. When the four boys arrived at
the store, Mr. Thompson was waiting for them. While Mr. Thompson was
unloading the glasses, he thanked the boys for their hard work. None of the
glasses were broken! The boys were feeling very proud of their hard work.

1. What were Billy and Timmy doing with the box? Why were they being
careful?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. What were Jack and Tom doing? Where were they?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. Who was waiting for the boys at the store? How were the boys feeling at
the end of the story?
_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
questions.
Examples for the sentence Sam was watching a movie last night.
Negative: Sam was not watching a movie last night.
Yes/No Question: Was Sam watching a movie last night?
WH-Question: What was Sam doing last night?
Tag Question: Sam was watching a movie last night, wasn't he?

1. They were carrying the box on a cart.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. Jack and Tom were playing soccer.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. They were protecting the glasses.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story without any capital letters. Rewrite
the story using correct capitalization.
Click here to review the capitalization rules on Really Learn English.
one sunny day, billy and timmy were delivering a box to mr. thompson. the crate was full of
glasses. they were carrying the box on a cart. they were taking the glasses to mr.
thompson's store at the end of the street. they were being very careful with the crate full of
glasses.
as they were passing by the school, they saw jack and tom. jack and tom were playing
soccer. billy and timmy asked the other boys for help. the four boys steered the cart
through the streets. while billy and timmy were pulling from the front, jack and tom were
pushing from behind.
as they were walking, billy and timmy were guiding the cart over bumps and holes. they
were protecting the glasses. when the four boys arrived at the store, mr. thompson was
waiting for them. while mr. thompson was unloading the glasses, he thanked the boys for
their hard work. none of the glasses were broken! the boys were feeling very proud of their
hard work.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

(Past Continuous)
What was he doing? What was happening?

Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate was taking pictures of birds. He was walking
through the city park when he saw a fire. An old, empty building near the
park was on fire. Nate pulled out his camera.
He was taking pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled up. The
firefighters jumped out. They hooked up their hoses. While they were
fighting the fire, Nate was taking more pictures.
The firefighters were fighting the fire and Nate was taking pictures when
the rain started. The rain helped put the fire out. The firefighters were
clapping and Nate was cheering. The fire was finally out.

1. What was Nate doing last night at 7 o'clock? Where was he walking when
he saw the fire?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. What was Nate doing when the fire trucks pulled up?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. What were the firefighters doing when the rain started? What were they
doing when the fire went out?
_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
questions.
Examples for the sentence I was reading when you called.

Negative: I was not reading when you called.
Yes/No Question: Was I reading when you called?
WH-Question: What was I doing when you called?
Tag Question: I was reading when you called, wasn't I?

1. He was walking through the city park when he saw the fire.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. Nate was taking pictures.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. The firefighters were fighting the fire.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Past
Progressive form of each verb in parentheses.
Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate _______________ (take) pictures of birds. He
_______________ (walk) through the city park when he saw a fire. An old,
empty building near the park was on fire. Nate pulled out his camera.
He _______________ (take) pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled
up. The firefighters jumped out. They hooked up their hoses. While they
_______________ (fight) the fire, Nate _______________ (take) more
pictures.
The firefighters _______________ (fight) the fire and Nate
_______________ (take) pictures when the rain started. The rain helped
put the fire out. The firefighters _______________ (clap) and Nate
_______________ (cheer). The fire was finally out.

(Past Continuous)
Who were they? What were they doing?

What was happening?
Mitch was always driving his motorcycle too fast. Yesterday after work,
Mitch was driving his motorcycle home. While everyone else was driving
slowly, he was speeding through the streets. He wasn't paying attention
and was driving too fast when he saw the police officer.
While the police officer was directing traffic, he saw Mitch speeding down
the street. He was waving his arms when Mitch stopped. The police officer
wrote him a traffic ticket for speeding. Mitch was not feeling happy when
he arrived home.

1. Where was Mitch driving his motorcycle yesterday after work? What
was Mitch doing while everyone else was driving slowly?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. What was Mitch doing when he saw the police officer? What was the
police officer doing when he saw Mitch speeding down the street?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. How was Mitch feeling when he arrived home from work?
_____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
questions.
Examples for the sentence I was reading when you called.

Negative: I was not reading when you called.
Yes/No Question: Was I reading when you called?
WH-Question: What was I doing when you called?
Tag Question: I was reading when you called, wasn't I?

1. Mitch was always driving his motorcycle too fast.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
2. While everyone else was driving slowly, he was speeding through the
streets.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________
3. He was waving his arms.
Negative: _____________________________________________________
Yes/No Question: ______________________________________________
WH-Question: _________________________________________________
Tag Question: _________________________________________________

help.
motorcycle
traffic ticket
police officer
speeding
street
work
traffic
waving
1. It shows that a person did something wrong while driving and must pay
a fine. What is it? ____________
2. It is movement of your hands or arms in the air.
What is it? ____________
3. It is the movement of cars on a road. What is it? ____________
4. It is a vehicle with two wheels. What is it? ____________
5. It is movement at a fast pace. What is it? ____________
6. It is your job. What is it? ____________
7. It is a person who enforces the law. Who is it? ____________
8. It is a public road in a city or town. What is it? ____________

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Simple Present Story 1 Exercises

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1. It is what we eat. What is it? ____________

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Simple Present Story 2

Who are they? Where are they? What do they do?

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Simple Present Story 2 Exercises

Examples for the sentence Jack sweeps the floor.

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Simple Present Story 3

Who is he? Where is he? What does he do?

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Simple Present Story 3 Exercises

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1. It is a large string instrument with black and white keys.

What is it? ____________

What is it? ____________

What is it? ____________

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8. It is a metal wind instrument, popular in jazz music.

What is it? ____________

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Who is he? Where does he live? What does he do?

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Simple Present Story 4 Exercises

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Robert Hughes ___________ in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife,

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Present Progressive Story 1 Exercises

Examples for the sentence Dan is eating now

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C. Rewrite the story using contractions.

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e. My brother is never eating peanuts because hes allergic. ____________________ _