Simple Past Tense Quiz: Fill In The Blanks

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1. He_______(get) an A.

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The correct answer is "got" because it is the past tense form of the verb "get." It indicates that the subject received an A in the past.

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Do you think you are a pro at English Grammar? Let's start with a basic test. In this quiz, you just need to answer the questions correctly and... see morefill in the blanks with simple past tense. Your score will reveal how well you are grasping tenses, specifically past tense.
As you progress through the quiz, you'll explore how the simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred in the past. Whether recounting historical events, narrating stories, or discussing past experiences, mastering the simple past tense is essential for effective communication in English.
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2. They ______________(come) back home.

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The correct answer is "came" because it is the past tense form of the verb "come" which is used to indicate an action that happened in the past. In this sentence, it suggests that the subject "they" returned or arrived back home at some point in the past.

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3. He _________________________(play) basketball.

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The given correct answer is "played". The verb "played" is the past tense form of the verb "play". It indicates that the person mentioned in the sentence engaged in the activity of playing basketball in the past.

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4. He _____(write) a letter.

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The correct answer is "wrote" because the verb "write" needs to be in the past tense to match the subject "he". Therefore, "wrote" is the correct past tense form of the verb "write" to complete the sentence.

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5. He______(meet) Daisy.

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The correct answer is "met" because it is the past tense form of the verb "meet." In this sentence, the subject "he" is the one who performed the action of meeting Daisy in the past. Therefore, "met" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.

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6. He _______(have) a test.

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The correct answer is "had." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to a completed action. "Had" is the past tense of the verb "have" and is used to indicate that the person already completed the test in the past.

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7. They_______(go) to a concert.

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The correct answer is "went" because the verb "go" is in the past tense, indicating that the action of going to a concert has already happened.

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8. He _________(say) goodbye.

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The correct answer is "said" because it is the past tense form of the verb "say". In this sentence, the action of saying goodbye has already happened in the past, so the correct verb form is "said".

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9. She________(answer) some emails.

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The correct answer is "answered" because it is the past tense form of the verb "answer" which is used to indicate that someone responded to or replied to some emails.

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10. He_______(take) his dog to the park.

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The sentence describes a past action, so it needs the simple past tense of the verb "take." The simple past tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time in the past and are now finished. The simple past tense of "take" is "took." Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He took his dog to the park."

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11. They _______(laugh) at the funny story.

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The correct answer is "laughed" because it is the past tense form of the verb "laugh." In the given sentence, the action of laughing is described in the past, indicating that it has already happened.

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12. She _______________(do) her homework.

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The correct answer is "did" because it is the past tense form of the verb "do" and agrees with the subject "she". In this sentence, it indicates that the action of doing the homework was completed in the past.

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13. They______(read) the newspaper.

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The word "read" is the correct answer because it is the correct verb form to complete the sentence. The sentence is in the present tense and the subject "they" requires the base form of the verb "read."

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14. He ______(sell) orange juice.

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The correct answer is "sold" because it is the past tense form of the verb "sell." This indicates that the action of selling orange juice has already happened in the past.

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15. He _________(drink) some milk.

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The correct answer is "drank" because it is the past tense form of the verb "drink" which is used to indicate an action that has already happened in the past. In this sentence, it implies that he consumed or ingested some milk in the past.

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16. They______(draw) in art class.

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 The correct answer is "drew" because it is the past tense form of the verb "draw". In the sentence, the verb "drew" is used to describe the action that took place in the past during art class.

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17. They ______(leave) school at 4.

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The correct answer is "left" because it is the past tense of the verb "leave" which is used to indicate that the action of leaving school occurred in the past at 4 o'clock.

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18. He ______(ride) his horse.

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The correct answer is "rode" because it is the past tense form of the verb "ride". It is used to describe an action that happened in the past, indicating that at a certain point in time, the person was riding his horse.

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19. He _______some research. (make)

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The correct answer is "made" because it is the past tense form of the verb "make." In this context, it suggests that the person performed or conducted research.

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He_______(get) an A.
They ______________(come) back home.
He _________________________(play) basketball.
He _____(write) a letter.
He______(meet) Daisy.
He _______(have) a test.
They_______(go) to a concert.
He _________(say) goodbye.
She________(answer) some emails.
He_______(take) his dog to the park.
They _______(laugh) at the funny story.
She _______________(do) her homework.
They______(read) the newspaper.
He ______(sell) orange juice.
He _________(drink) some milk.
They______(draw) in art class.
They ______(leave) school at 4.
He ______(ride) his horse.
He _______some research. (make)
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