Casa ESL · A2 Elementary · Unit 2 of 20 · Step 1

Talking About the Past

Yesterday & Last Week

✓Form the simple past of regular verbs using -ed
✓Ask and answer questions about past events
✓Use time expressions: yesterday, last night, last week

Name

Date

Vocabulary

yesterday

adverb

The day before today.

"I visited my parents yesterday."

last

adjective

Most recent; the one before now.

"We travelled to Paris last summer."

ago

adverb

Before the present time.

"They moved here two years ago."

finish

verb

To complete or bring to an end.

"She finished her report at midnight."

walk

verb

To move on foot at a normal pace.

"We walked along the river after dinner."

stay

verb

To remain somewhere for a period of time.

"He stayed at a hotel near the airport."

enjoy

verb

To get pleasure from something.

"They enjoyed the concert very much."

arrive

verb

To reach a place after travelling.

"The train arrived ten minutes late."

Grammar Focus

Simple past — regular verbs (-ed)

Add -ed to most verbs. If the verb ends in -e, add just -d. If it ends in a single consonant after a vowel, double the consonant before -ed. For negative use: did not (didn't) + base form.

I walked to work yesterday because the metro was closed.

She enjoyed the film but didn't like the ending.

They arrived late and missed the first act.

Did you finish your homework last night?

Exercises

Exercise 1

Write the simple past form of each verb in brackets.

1. We (visit) the museum last Saturday.

2. She (cook) pasta for everyone.

3. I (not finish) the book — it was very long.

4. you (enjoy) the party?

5. He (stay) at his friend's house last night.

Exercise 2

Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. She ___ her keys inside the car.

2. We ___ at the restaurant for two hours.

3. ___ they like the food?

Reading

A Busy Weekend

Last weekend, my friend Tomás and I visited a food market in the city centre. We arrived at eleven and stayed for three hours. I tasted different cheeses and Tomás tried spicy noodles. We walked along the canal afterwards and stopped at a coffee shop. In the evening, we watched a documentary about deep-sea fish. It was a simple but enjoyable day. I always feel better after a weekend like that.

1. Where did Tomás and the writer go on the weekend?

2. What did they do after the market?

Speaking

Discuss these questions with a partner or your teacher.

1Tell your partner about something you did last weekend. Use at least three past tense verbs.
2Ask your partner: 'Did you cook anything last week?' and 'What did you enjoy most about the weekend?'

Writing

Write a short paragraph (4–6 sentences) about what you did yesterday. Use regular past tense verbs.

Example: Yesterday I woke up late and missed breakfast. I walked to the library and studied for two hours. In the afternoon, I visited a friend and we talked for a long time. In the evening, I watched a series on my laptop.

Answer Key — For Teacher Use

Exercise 1

1. visited · 2. cooked · 3. didn't finish · 4. Did / enjoy · 5. stayed

Exercise 2

1. locked · 2. waited · 3. Did

Reading Comprehension

1. They went to a food market in the city centre. · 2. They walked along the canal and stopped at a coffee shop.

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