Bài tập tiếng Anh - thì quá khứ đơn - Lớp 6

1. Bài tập tiếng Anh - thì quá khứ đơn - lớp 6

Bài 1: Was hay Were? - Hoàn thành câu với was hoặc were.

1. I _____ happy.

2. Bạn ____ giận dữ.

3. Cô ấy ______ ở London tuần trước.

4. Anh ấy ______ đang nghỉ phép.

5. Trời _____ lạnh.

6. Chúng tôi ______ ở trường.

7. Bạn _____ ở rạp chiếu phim.

8. Họ _____ ở nhà.

9. Con mèo ____ trên mái nhà.

10. Lũ trẻ _____ trong vườn.

Đáp án

1. I ___was___ feeling happy.

2. You ___were___ quite angry.

3. She ___was___ staying in London last week.

4. He ___was___ enjoying a holiday.

5. It ___was___ chilly.

6. We ___were___ at the school.

7. You ___were___ watching a movie at the cinema.

8. They ___were___ staying at home.

9. The cat ___was___ resting on the roof.

10. The children ___were___ playing in the garden.

Bài 2: Viết các dạng quá khứ của các động từ bất quy tắc

1. go →

2. come →

3. buy →

4. have →

5. do →

Đáp án

1. go → went

2. come → came

3. buy → bought

4. have → had

5. do → did

Bài 3: Chuyển các câu sang thì quá khứ đơn

1. We open the door. →

2. You write poems. →

3. Richard was playing in the garden. →

4. Kerry didn’t speak English. →

5. Did you see the bird? →

Đáp án

1. We had opened the door.

2. You composed poems.

3. Richard was active in the garden.

4. Kerry did not use English.

5. Were you able to spot the bird?

Bài 4: Chia động từ ở dạng quá khứ đơn

1. Yesterday, I (go)______ to a restaurant with a client.

2. We (drive)______ around the parking lot for 20 minutes searching for a spot.

3. When we (arrive)______ at the restaurant, the place (be)______ packed.

4. The waitress (ask)______ us if we (have) reservations.

5. I (say), 'No, my secretary forgot to book them.'

6. The waitress (tell)______ us to return in two hours.

7. My client and I leisurely (walk)______ back to the vehicle.

8. Then we (see)______ a small convenience store.

9. We (stop) by the store and (buy)______ some sandwiches.

10. That (be)______ a better option than waiting for two hours.

Đáp án:

1. Yesterday, I visited the restaurant with a client.

2. We circled the parking lot for 20 minutes looking for a spot.

3. Upon our arrival at the restaurant, it was completely packed.

4. The waitress inquired whether we had made any reservations.

5. I mentioned, 'No, my secretary neglected to book them.'

6. The waitress instructed us to return in two hours.

7. My client and I made our way back to the car at a leisurely pace.

8. We then spotted a tiny grocery store.

9. We popped into the grocery store and grabbed a few sandwiches.

10. That was preferable to waiting for two hours.

Bài 5: Chia động từ trong ngoặc đúng dạng thì quá khứ đơn

1. I _____ spent the entire weekend at home. (stay)

2. Angela ______ visited the cinema last night. (go)

3. My friends ______ enjoyed themselves in Nha Trang last year. (have)

4. My trip to Hue ______ delightful. (be)

5. Last summer, I _____ toured Ngoc Son Temple in Ha Noi. (visit)

6. My parents ____ quite exhausted after the journey. (be)

7. I _______ purchased numerous gifts for my younger sister. (buy)

8. Lan and Mai _______ observed sharks, dolphins, and turtles at Tri Nguyen aquarium. (see)

9. Trung _____ had chicken and rice for his evening meal. (eat)

10. They ____ discussed their vacation in Hoi An. (talk)

11. Phuong _____ arrived back in Hanoi yesterday. (return)

12. We _____ thought the meal was delicious. (think)

13. Yesterday, I (go)______ to the restaurant with a client.

14. We _____ circled the parking lot for 20 minutes searching for a parking spot. (drive)

15. Upon our _____ at the restaurant, we found it to be packed. (arrive) (be)

16. The waitress _____ inquired whether we had made a reservation. (ask) (have)

17. I _____ responded, 'No, my secretary forgot to arrange them.' (say)

18. The waitress _____ instructed us to return after two hours. (tell)

19. My client and I leisurely _____ made our way back to the car. (walk)

20. Next, we _____ noticed a small grocery store. (see)

21. We _____ visited the grocery store and _____ picked up some sandwiches. (stop) (buy)

22. That _____ was more preferable than waiting for two hours. (be)

23. I _____ didn’t attend school last Sunday. (not go)

24. Did she _____ get married last year? (get)

25. What did you _____ do last night? - I _____ worked on my homework. (do) (do)

26. I _____ used to love him, but that’s no longer the case. (love)

27. Yesterday, I _____ woke up at 6 and _____ had breakfast at 6:30. (get) (have)

28. They _____ purchased that house last year. (buy)

29. She _____ didn’t attend school yesterday. (not go)

30. That boy _____ ate some eggs last night. (have)

Đáp án

Bài 6: Sử dụng từ gợi ý để tạo câu hoàn chỉnh ở thì Quá khứ đơn

1. I went swimming yesterday.

=> ________________________________

2. Mrs. Nhung _____ cleaned the dishes.

=> ________________________________

3. My mother _____ went shopping with friends at the park.

=> ________________________________

4. Lan _____ prepared chicken noodles for dinner.

=> ________________________________

5. Nam and I _____ studied diligently over the past weekend.

=> ________________________________

6. My father _____ played golf yesterday.

=> ________________________________

7. Last night, Phong _____ listened to music for two hours.

=> ________________________________

8. They _____ had a wonderful weekend.

=> ________________________________

9. She _____ went to the supermarket yesterday.

=> ________________________________

10. We _____ didn't attend school last week.

=> ________________________________

Đáp án:

1 - Yesterday, I took a swim.

2 - Mrs. Nhung is responsible for washing the dishes.

3 - My mother went to the park to shop with her friends.

4 - For dinner, Lan prepared chicken noodles.

5 - Nam and I dedicated ourselves to studying hard last week.

6 - Yesterday, my father enjoyed a round of golf.

7 - Phong spent two hours last night enjoying music.

8 - They had a wonderful weekend.

9 - Yesterday, she visited the supermarket.

10 - We missed school last week.

Bài 7. Chia các động từ trong ngoặc theo thì quá khứ đơn

1. Last week, she (spend) ____ all of her money.

2. Mum (not spend) ___________ any funds on herself.

3. I (lend) __________ my penknife to someone, but I now can't recall who it was.

4. Last year, John and his father (build) ___________ the cabin on their own.

5. At a garage sale, my parents (sell) ____________ the stereo.

6. ___________ Did you (tell) ___________ anyone about this yesterday?

7. The unknown plant (bear) ___________ stunning flowers.

8. She (tear) ___________ the letter into shreds and discarded it in the bin.

9. He frequently (wear) ___________ reading glasses.

10. In the presence of God, he (swear) ___________ that he was innocent.

11. Yesterday, clouds (creep) ___________ slowly across the horizon, just above the treetops.

12. That night, both of us (sleep) ___________ poorly.

13. She (weep) ___________ deeply over the passing of her mother.

14. Jane (keep) ___________ the engine running continuously.

15. A massive wave (sweep) ___________ across the deck.

16. Mum (pay) ___________ for my driving lessons.

17. He (lay) ___________ his hand gently on my shoulder.

18. He (break) ___________ the biscuit into two and gave me one piece.

19. He (choose) ___________ his words with care as he (speak) ___________.

20. He .....................visited the zoo last Sunday (go)

21. She (not/ watch)....................................TV last night

22. They (meet)..............................their friends at the cinema last week

23. What...............you (do).....................last night

24. ...........................did they (buy).....................a new car two days ago?

25. We .............. (had) a lot of homework yesterday.

Đáp án:

Bài 8. Use the appropriate verb forms

Yesterday (be).......... Sunday, Nam (wake)...............up at six. He (perform) ........... his morning exercises. He (take) ...............a shower, (comb).............. his hair, and then he (have) .............. breakfast with his parents. Nam (eat)............ a bowl of noodles and (drink) ........a glass of milk for his breakfast. After breakfast, he (assist) .............. Mom in cleaning the table. Following that, he (brush).......... his teeth, (wear).......... clean clothes, and (head)............ to his grandparents' house. He (enjoy) .............. lunch with his grandparents. He (come) back to his house at three o'clock. He (work).............. on his homework. He (have).......... dinner at 6:30. After dinner, his parents (take).......... him to the cinema. It (be)...............a very engaging film. They (return) .............. home at 9:30. Nam (go)................... to bed at ten o'clock.

1. What day was it yesterday? .................................................................................

2. At what hour did Nam rise? ..............................................................................

3. What actions did he take following breakfast? .........................................................................

4. With whom did he have his lunch? ...........................................................................

5. When was his dinner served? ..........................................................................

6. At what time did Nam retire for the night? ........................................................................

Answer Key

1 - was; 2 - got; 3 - did; 4 - took; 5 - combed;

6 - had; 7 - ate; 8 - drank; 9 - helped; 10 - brushed;

11 - put; 12 - went; 13 - had; 14 - returned; 15 - did;

16 - ate; 17 - took; 18 - was; 19 - came; 20 - went;

Answer the questions

1 - The day was Sunday.

2 - He rose at six o'clock.

3 - He assisted his mother in clearing the table.

4 - He enjoyed lunch with his grandparents.

5 - His dinner was at 6:30.

6 - He retired for the night at ten o'clock.

Lesson 9. Apply the Past tense of the verbs:

1 - I (be)............................... a student two years ago.

2 - He (be).............................. a doctor two years ago.

3- Last year, they (be)................................. engaged in farming.

4- Lan and Ba (be)......................... employed as nurses the previous year.

5- It (be not)............................ chilly yesterday.

6- She (be not)........................ a student during the last week.

7- This hat (be not)......................... new as of yesterday.

8- Two years ago, my parents (be not)....................... in the teaching profession.

9- Last Monday, he (be not).......................... working as a mechanic.

10- (Be)................... he an engineer yesterday? No, he (be not).....................

11- (Be)................. the weather hot last week?

12- Were the windows (be).................... open last Monday?

13- Two years ago, (Be)................. you a teacher? Yes, I (be).................

14- Yesterday, where (be).................... Nam from?

15- Last Tuesday, why (be)............................ he feeling unhappy?

16. I (remember)........................ your visit to Nha Trang from two years ago.

17. Ba (wear)............................. the cap throughout the entire day yesterday.

18. Yesterday, I (eat).......................... a significant amount of fish.

19. Last year, her aunt (take)................................... her to visit the Cham Temple.

20. Tuan (have).............................. a new bicycle as of yesterday.

21. She (not buy).................................. a fresh ruler yesterday.

22. He (not talk)................................. with his parents regarding his holiday in Da Lat last year.

23. Did they (not come).................................. to school yesterday?

24. Were the windows (not close)............................ yesterday?

25. We (not return)...................................... home at 7 pm last Monday.

26. Did she (not eat)............................................. any fish or crab yesterday?

27. Lan (not go)................................. to Ho Chi Minh City two years ago.

28. My parents (not take)........................................ me to Vung Tau last week.

29. We (not have)...................................... many friends in Ha Noi.

30. Were Lan and Hoa (be)................................... at your school two years ago?

31. What did they (play)................................... last week?

32. What did Hoa (try)...................................................... on yesterday?

33. Who did you (talk)........................................... to about the TV film last Monday?

34. Where did they (stop)...................................... on their return journey last Sunday?

35. What did the student (wear).................................... at school two years ago?

36. Where did you (put).......................................... the cake yesterday?

37. What time did you (leave)................................... home for school yesterday?

38. What did Ba (receive).................................. from Liz last week?

39. How long did he (wear)................................. this hat yesterday?

40. What time did you (go).................................. to bed last night?

41. Did you (go)........................................... to Dalat for last Tet vacation?

42. Did he (have)...................................... many friends in Ho Chi Minh City three years ago?

43. Did his uncle (take)................................... him to Tri Nguyen aquarium last week?

44. Did Liz (buy)........................................... many souvenirs yesterday?

45. Did they (put)....................................... the fish into the large bag last Sunday?

46. Did they (eat)........................................... meat in their meals in Vung Tau yesterday?

47. I (wear) the................................... cap with a dolphin on it yesterday.

48. Did Liz (teach)........................................... Ba some English last week?

49. Did Bad and Tan (remember).......................... their visit to Nha Trang last month?

50. Did Nam (return)..................................... to Ha Noi last week?

51. I (go)................................................. to Ben Thanh market last Monday.

52. Did he (get)............................................ up at 7 o’clock yesterday?

53. What time did you (go) ................................... to bed last night?

54. She (not go) .......................................... to work last weekend.

55. Did Lan (meet) ...................................... her at the party 3 years ago?

56. During last summer vacation, Mom (not buy) ............................. me a new bike?

57. When did he (leave) ....................................... for work last week?

58. What did you (do) ....................................... yesterday?

59. We (begin) ........................................... learning English 3 years ago.

60. Was she (be) ........................................... an engineer last week?

61. Lan (be not) ........................................... at home yesterday.

62. Did he (wear) ........................................... the shirt last week?

63. Were they (be) .................................. here yesterday?

64. Did you (go) .................................. to school yesterday?

65. Was Tam (be) .................................. at home last night? – Yes, he (was).

66. Where did he (go) ................................. yesterday?

67. I (be) ......................................... sick last night.

68. Why did you (not come) .............................. to class yesterday?

69. We (be) .................................... in the library yesterday.

70. Hoa (buy) .................................... many items for her birthday celebration.

71. What time did you (leave) ........................................... home for school yesterday?

Đáp án

Bài 10. Provide the correct past simple tense forms of the verbs.

Snow White was the daughter of a lovely queen who passed away when the girl (be)1 …… young. Her father (marry) 2............. again, but the new queen was extremely envious of her due to her beauty.
The wicked queen (order) 3............. a hunter to eliminate Snow White, but he couldn't do it because she was so charming. Instead, he (chase) 4............. her away and she (take) 5............. shelter with seven dwarfs in their cottage in the woods. She (live) 6............. with the dwarfs and cared for them, and they (love) 7............. her dearly.
Then, one day the talking mirror (tell) 8............. the wicked queen that Snow White was still alive. She (change) 9............. into a witch and (make) 10............. a poisoned apple. She (go) 11............. to the dwarfs' home disguised as an old woman and tempted Snow White into eating the poisoned apple, which (put) 12............. her into an eternal slumber.
In the end, a prince (find) 13............. her in the glass coffin where the dwarfs had placed her and revived her with a kiss. Snow White and the prince (be) 14............. married and lived happily ever after.

Đáp án

1 - Was; 2 - married; 3 - ordered; 4 - chased; 5 - Took; 6 - Lived; 7 - Loved;

8 - told; 9 - changed; 10 - made; 11 - went; 12 - put; 13 - found; 14 - were;

Bài 11. Conjugate the verbs in parentheses correctly

1. The weather was warm, so I ...... off my coat. (take).

2. The movie wasn't very enjoyable. I ......... it very much. (enjoy)

3. I was aware that Sarah was extremely busy, so I ..... her (disturb)

4. I felt quite exhausted, so I ..... the party early. (leave)

5. The bed was quite uncomfortable. I didn't .......... well (sleep)

6. With the window open, a bird .......... into the room (fly)

7. The hotel was reasonably priced. It didn't .......... a lot (cost)

8. In my rush, I didn't .......... the chance to call you (have)

9. Carrying the bags was tough. They were .......... quite heavy (be)

Answer Key

1 - took; 2 - didn't enjoy; 3 - didn't disturb; 4 - left;

5 - didn't sleep; 6 - flew; 7 - didn't cost; 8 - didn't have; 9 - were;

2. Theory of the Simple Past Tense

2.1 How to Use the Simple Past Tense in English

The simple past tense is commonly used to describe:

Events that occurred at a specific time in the past and are now completed:

- She returned last Friday. (Cô ấy đã trở lại vào thứ Sáu tuần trước.)

- I encountered her in the street. (Tôi đã gặp cô ấy trên đường.)

- They refused to accept the deal. (Họ đã từ chối giao dịch đó.)

Happenings that took place during a specific time in the past and are now concluded:

- She spent seven years residing in Tokyo. (Cô ấy đã sống ở Tokyo trong 7 năm.)

- They were in London from Monday through Thursday last week. (Tuần trước, họ đã ở London từ thứ Hai đến thứ Năm.)

- During my time in New York, I attended every art exhibition available. (Lúc tôi sống ở New York, tôi đã đi xem tất cả các triển lãm nghệ thuật mà tôi có thể.)

2.2 Common expressions used with the simple past tense

Also known as time adverbs, indicators of the simple past tense:

- The day before today

- (two days, three weeks) prior

- previous (year, month, week)

- in the year (2002, June)

- between (March) and (June)

- during (2000, 1980s)

- throughout the last century

- from earlier times

2.3 Structure of the simple past tense