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Past Simple (regular and irregular verbs) – Test 2

A2 Elementary GrammarEnglish

This A2 grammar test checks the past simple with regular and irregular verbs, including spelling rules, was/were, negatives, questions, short answers and time expressions such as 'ago' and 'last'. It is for learners at the end of beginner level and for teachers who want a quick, printable check of this key tense.

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30
Time
30 min
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4 pages
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Part 1: Regular and irregular forms

Choose the correct past simple form to complete each sentence.

  1. Last month, Carlos _____ to a new flat near the river.

  2. The car _____ at the traffic lights, and we crossed the road.

  3. My sister _____ me a lovely birthday card last week.

  4. Yuki _____ two glasses of water after her run yesterday.

  5. The kids _____ football in the park after school yesterday.

  6. Ben (carry) the heavy boxes upstairs an hour ago. → Ben _____ the heavy boxes upstairs an hour ago.

  7. I _____ my old friend Fatima in the supermarket yesterday.

  8. Which sentence is correct?

  9. The shops _____ closed last Sunday, so we stayed at home.

Part 2: Negatives and questions

Choose the correct option to complete each negative sentence, question or answer.

  1. I'm sorry, I _____ your message. My phone was off.

  2. Olga _____ happy with her test results. She wanted a better mark.

  3. _____ your brother pass his driving test last week?

  4. A: When did you start learning English? B: _____

  5. Choose the correct question.

  6. A: Did Hana and Leo come to the meeting? B: No, they _____.

  7. How much _____ for your new bike?

  8. What _____ to your arm? – I fell off my bike.

Part 3: Use and common mistakes

Find the mistake, choose the correct sentence or choose the correct meaning.

  1. Find the mistake: Two days ago I buyed some flowers for my neighbour.

  2. Find the mistake: Did she enjoyed the concert last night?

  3. We visited Rome _____.

  4. Choose the correct sentence.

  5. 'Ella lived in Canada for five years.' What does this sentence mean?

  6. Find the mistake: We was very tired after the long walk.

Part 4: Reading – an email

Read the email and choose the correct word for each gap (24–30).

Hi Sofia,

How are you? I want to tell you about my weekend. On Saturday I (24) ___ my first cooking class! I (25) ___ about it on a poster at the library last month.

There (26) ___ eight people in the class. The teacher, Mr Okafor, was very friendly. First, he (27) ___ us how to cut vegetables quickly. Then we made soup and fresh bread. My bread (28) ___ perfect – it was a bit too hard! But the soup was delicious.

After the class, I (29) ___ home on my bike and cooked the soup again for my parents. They loved it. And you? What (30) ___ you do last weekend? Write soon!

Love,

Amira

  1. (24) On Saturday I _____ my first cooking class!

  2. (25) I _____ about it on a poster at the library last month.

  3. (26) There _____ eight people in the class.

  4. (27) First, he _____ us how to cut vegetables quickly.

  5. (28) My bread _____ perfect – it was a bit too hard!

  6. (29) After the class, I _____ home on my bike.

  7. (30) What _____ you do last weekend?

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About this test

This A2 grammar test checks the past simple with regular and irregular verbs, including spelling rules, was/were, negatives, questions, short answers and time expressions such as 'ago' and 'last'. It is for learners at the end of beginner level and for teachers who want a quick, printable check of this key tense.

Topics covered

Regular verbs and spellingIrregular verbsWas and wereNegative sentencesQuestions and short answersTime expressions (ago, last)Common learner errors

How to use this test

  1. Download the PDF and print it, or take the test online below.
  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
  3. Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.

Notes for teachers

Use this test after teaching both regular and irregular past forms, or as a review before moving on to the present perfect. It targets common A2 errors such as over-regularising irregular verbs (buyed, taked), keeping the past form after 'did' (did you got), spelling changes (stopped, carried) and wrong time expressions (before two years). For follow-up, ask students to write a short email about their last weekend using at least five irregular verbs and one question.