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Irregular verbs - Irregular verb list in groups + sample sentences.
One more. Still those irregular verbs, but this time not in alphabetical order but in groups. Better I tried to make groups which is not always easy. There are two ws. The first with the verbs which are the same whether they are past simple or past participle. The second with the verbs which are completely irregular, I mean 3 different columns. ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Elementary Verb Tense Review (4 pages) Past Tense/Present Tense/Future Tense
5 activities and answer key(though it doesnt show in the preview, it IS there!). In Ex 1 students review the rules for present simple and continous, simple past and simple future by matching, then in ex 2 they find and correct mistakes. In ex 3 they match pictures with time words indicating tense. Then in 4 they write the sentences. In 5 they unscr...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
My grammar notes- All tenses
Uses,formulas and time expressions of all 12 tenses written on small notes.You can use it as a classroom poster or hand it out to students.(I updated the document,now the texts look fine:)
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
past tense of the verb to be, different exercises and grammar guide
Complete review of the verb to be in past simple. It starts with a grammar guide for all forms; affirmative, negative, interrogative and short answers. Different exercises include choosing was or were, wasn�t or weren�t, give short answers and form questions. Theme is fairy tales, the sentences are about a poor king and queen, an ugly but happy pr...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Simple Past Tense: Writing and Gapfill (3 pages with answer key)
The preview messes up the lines but fine on download. Students write the activities for the family members for each weekday using the pictures and matching phrases(from Side by Side, but my exercises). Then students write about what they did last week. Finally there is a gap fill to practice past tense forms. Answer key is included. Hope it is usef...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Irregular verb list + sample sentence. Verbs in context.
Students find it difficult learn irregular verbs. They also find it hard to remember their meaning. Therefore I made this worksheet. Instead of translating the verbs I give them a sample phrase or structure so that they can learn the verbs in context. Words should always be learned in context. I hope you find this useful. You can of course chang...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Fantastic Holidays (speaking cards)
Hi Friends, I haven�t been here for a long time.School starts on Monday and I created a set of cards for students to talk about summer holidays. Hope you like it. Have a nice week! Hugs, Edit
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
Grammar rules PAST SIMPLE Regular and Irregular
This is my first worksheet of this kind. Grammar is not my priority. But well, I started with the Past Simple because it�s the tense which my students find really difficult. I�ll make some extra exercises in the day to come. Hope you�ll like it. Be generous with your comments !! This is the link to my irregular verb chart, in case it may help you. ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-100
Type: activity-card

 


 
TENSES REVISION!!! LOTS OF EXERCISES + KEY! :)
A really useful worksheet with plenty of exercises and the key. Please do not report it, it�s from my previous account :)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Grammar Rules PAST CONTINUOUS vs PAST SIMPLE 2 + extra exercises
This worksheet introduces past continuous interrupted by the past simple + examples and exercises. Hope you�ll like it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
PAST SIMPLE VS PRESENT PERFECT
Some activities to review the differences between past simple and present perfect. Hope you find this worksheet useful. Have a nice day!!
Level: elementary
Age: 3-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
The past perfect tense
Put the verbs between brackets in the past (simple or perfect).
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
Grammar Rules PAST CONTINUOUS + exercises
This worksheet introduces the main rules of the past continuous + examples and exercises. Hope you�ll like it.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
The past simple tense: lots of practice : 7 awesome exercises with their keys!
NOT TO MISS !!! A must-download ws, really! Here you can find 7 various superfine exercises that will cater for all your students� learning tastes! they are accompanied with their answer keys! (practising Yes/ no questions and their short answers + Wh-Questions and their full answers + the 3 ways of pronouncing the "ed" + production (example senten...
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100
Type: worksheet

 


 
The past simple tense explained the best way (Theory)
for elementary students, in the first place! All forms + Use + so many meaningful examples + All spelling rules for the "ed" + some irregular verbs ... don�t miss my next worksheet where you can find lots of practice of this tense! Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet

 

 


The Halloween Story
It�s a Halloween related game. Fill in the gaps with the Present Perfect or the Simple Past form of the verbs given in the Story of Halloween. Help the Druids illuminate the forest and the witch brew her magic soup. Answers appear to the next click, so it�s an oral exercise. Fully animated. Have fun.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Jeopardy Game Verb Tense Review
I have used this on my adult students and they really appreciate it. All tenses. The answers are in MC format so students don�t have to formulate the answer. The questions and answers give the teacher opportunities to teach. Why use "will" instead of "be going to"; present continuous vs. future, etc. Using the same verb as a stative verb and a dyna...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE BEST JEOPARDY EVER WITH MIXED TENSES
This is a very complete Jeopardy, in which it contains simple present, simple past, future tense, and a bonus part. This game engages a lot students in a competition. It is necessary the use of internet to do this game with students. To start the game, the teacher should divide the group in two teams, then they are going to have a competition accor...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE (regular verbs) 1
REGULAR VERBS IN SIMPLE PAST TENSE
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past tense spin the wheel everyday action verbs
STUDENTS ARE SUPPOSED TO CLICK ON THE SPIN WHEEL TO SEE ON WHICH NUMBER THE GREEN BALL STOPS. AFTER THAT, THEY SHOULD CLICK ON THE NUMBER BELOW THE SPIN WHEEL AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT PAST TENSE VERB FOR THE PICTURE THEY SEE. THEN CLICK ON BACK TO SPIN THE WHEEL AGAIN. MY STUDENTS LOVED IT!!!
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE (regular verbs) 2
REGULAR VERBS IN THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE #2
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


SIMPLE PAST TENSE (regular verbs) 3
REGULAR VERBS IN THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IRREGULAR VERBS IN The Simple Past Tense # 2
IRREGULAR VERBS(Past Simple) are illustrated and made easy for kids to understand.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


QUESTIONS & ANSWERS in the simple past tense
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS in the simple past tense with animated pictures.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IRREGULAR VERBS IN The Simple Past Tense # 1
IRREGULAR VERBS(Past Simple) are illustrated and made easy for kids to understand.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Past Simple Tense
This is a very illustrative PPT about the past simple tense. It includes all you need; cleare examples showing the use of the past simple tense, the form of P.S.T, exceptions and verb endings and a lot of exercise for practice. Yoy will not need to prepare anything as I included the answers for all the exercises given. A variety of tasks like Gap f...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Irregular past tense verb match
This activity is based on the memory game. Students have to match up the base verb to the irregular form. This same template may be used to create an activity with other verb tenses or even picture and vocabulary match. Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


IRREGULAR VERBS IN The Simple Past Tense # 3
IRREGULAR VERBS(Past Simple) are illustrated and made easy for kids to understand.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Jeopardy review of simple past
This game will help you recycle the past tense with your students in a fun way. You can set teams and by taking turns, students can select the question they want to answer.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Verb Tense Review
I prepared this for my students today and it worked well. Increasingly difficult beginning with present simple and ending with future perfect, so intermediate level. A nice review of all verb tenses when you have some time for a break and a game. My adult students enjoy these games. Hope yours do! Thanks for downloading!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Simple Past Tense 2/1 Exercises for beginners
Here you can find some grammar and 3 exercises which help the ss to understand the forming of the Simple Past with regular verbs.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


Present Perfect or Past Tense Simple
Useful for practising Present Perfect and Past Tense
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Present simple, present perfect, past tense
I have used this as a test (present simple, continuous, perfect and past simple). But focus is mostly on past simple and present perfect. Present simple and present continuous are there only to make it more " exating" :) This could be a great exercise (training, test) for past simple and present perfect for intermediate and advanced learners.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


Tenses PRACTICE (2): Focus on The Past Perfect tense
two useful exercises for your students to practise the past perfect tense! (past perfect simple/ continuous for first action, past simple for action 2)... Enjoy!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-100

 


the wolf who wanted (past tense)
Des verbes du livre "le loup qui voulait voyager.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100

 


The Past Simple Tense
Practising past simple in a funny way. Enjoy...
Level: elementary
Age: 11-100

 


Verb Tenses Review
Verb tense review exercise covering Present and Past simple, continuous, perfect; and future with will and going to.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Simple Past Tense 2/2 exercises for beginners
Here you can find some grammar and 4 exercises. They help you ss to practise the Simple Past Tense with regular verbs.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 


Simple Past Tense 1/1 - exercises for beginners WAS/WERE
These easy tasks help your ss to practise was/were. Hope you find it useful.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100

 


Simple Past Tense 1/2 - exercises for beginners WAS/WERE
Here you can find 4 different tasks which help your ss practise the past form of to be in a bit more difficult way than in Simple Past Tense 1/1 - exercises for beginners WAS/WERE. Hope you find them useful and properly assorted.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100

 


The Boy Who Cried Wolf / Past Tense
A reading for elementary learners in the past tense. Have a nice day,Victoria
Level: elementary
Age: 9-100

 


Negative Forms in the Past Tense
Students practice the difference between "didn�t", "wasn�t" and "weren�t".
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100

 


PAST SIMPLE TENSE
Three exercises on Past simple of regular and irregular verbs. Hope it�s useful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-100

 


Perfect Tense or Past Tense
An explaining exercise about when to use the Perfect Tense (Present Perfect) or the Past Perfect.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100

 


Garfield Talks: Everyday expressions & verb tense review
Online exercise featuring 15 pictures with 2 questions each, so 30 questions in total. The first question is always an expression in the first person, the second is a sentence describing the picture. This exercise combines reading skills, grammar skills and everyday vocabulary skills. Enjoy.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100

 

 

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