Past Tense (review)
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Mariana Santolín
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to talk about the past
to talk about hypotheses (when we imagine something)
for politeness
The PAST TENSE in English is used...
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Past Simple > I worked
Past Continuous > I was working
Past Perfect > I had worked
Past Perfect Continuous > I had been working
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He worked at McDonald's. He had never worked before. He was working at McDonald's when they met. He had been working there for two years.
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It might be dangerous. Suppose they got lost.
This use is very common in wishes...
I wish I wasn't so cold.
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He could get a new job if he really tried.
If Jack was playing, they would probably win.
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It was very dangerous. What if you had got lost?
I wish I hadn't spent so much money on my holidays.
I would have helped him if he had asked.
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Excuse me, I was wondering if this was the train to York.
I just hoped you would be able to help me.
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
I wish David WERE here! He WOULD know what to do.
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
I WAS WONDERING, COULD I borrow a bit of money?
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
The ash from the volcano CLOSED hundreds of airports.
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
Cherry WAS off work last week so she MISSED the meeting.
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
If only your grandfather COULD see you now! He’d be really proud.
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
I'm sorry, WERE you WAITING to see me?
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
If I LIVED outside London, I'd have to spend more on transport.
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
I WANTED to reserve a table for tomorrow evening. COULD I have a table for four, please?
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Multiple Choice
Why is the PAST TENSE used in this sentence?
I WANTED to reserve a table for tomorrow, but I've changed my mind.
something real in the past
something imagined in the present/future
a polite expression
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
I was exhausted at the end of the exam. I
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
When thieves stole my favourite leather jacket, I was really upset. I
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
Please step out of the car, Mr. Jones. Do you realise you
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
We didn't really want to go and see the musical again. We
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
I arrived over an hour late to the office and everyone was working. Actually, they
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
The kitchen was full of steam when we arrived. Joan was in the kitchen and she
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
It was a bit embarrassing to arrive at their house and find Mary looking so sad. I think she
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Fill in the Blanks
You have to fill each space with either the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous. Don't use contractions.
No-one even noticed when I got home. They
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