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Preterite - English lesson

Past Simple (Preterite)

Main use: past action (dated and definite)

-- REGULAR VERBS --
Did they play football yesterday?
>> Yes, they played football yesterday.
= Yes, they did.

>> No, they didn't play football.
= No, they didn't.

-- IRREGULAR VERBS --
Did they win yesterday?
>> Yes, they won.
= Yes, they did.

No, they didn't win yesterday.
= No, they didn't.

Conjugate the verbs between brackets. Use the preterite.

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1. (you/go) to London yesterday?

2. Yes, I (short answer):

3. I (take) the Eurostar

4. and I (arrive) at Waterloo Station.

5. I (meet) old friends there.

6. They (be) all very happy to see me.

7. I (visit) the town with them.

8. I even (see) King Charles!

9. I (go) to Buckingham Palace too!

10. It (be) a wonderful journey!