Students work with both regular and irregular verbs. These hands-on
worksheets are ideal for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ESL/EFL students and can
be used for whole-class lessons, literacy centers, independent practice,
homework, early finishers, or assessment. Many activities also include
extension ideas that encourage pair work, classroom discussions, and speaking
practice, making grammar lessons more interactive and engaging.
Worksheet:
Write the Verb in the Past
This
Simple Past worksheet gives students meaningful practice with regular and
irregular verbs by matching each picture to its correct past tense form.
Students look at the action illustrations and write the correct verb in the
blank, reinforcing vocabulary.
As an
extension activity, students cut out the pictures from the worksheet, glue them
into their notebooks, and write complete sentences in the past tense to
describe each action.
This
worksheet is perfect for ESL and EFL learners in elementary.
Complete the Chart – Simple Past Spelling Practice
Students complete the chart by changing each verb from the present tense to the simple past, reinforcing spelling patterns.
To support independent learning, students use the Simple Past Spelling Guide and the Irregular Verbs Reference Chart included in this resource. These visual guides help them apply the correct spelling rules for regular verbs.
Worksheet: Read the Sentences and Write the Correct Number
Students
connect pictures with complete sentences while practicing regular and irregular
past tense verbs. Students look at each numbered picture, read the sentences
carefully, and write the correct picture number beside each one.
Worksheet
Extension: Write Questions and Match Them to the Pictures
After
completing the verbs, students write Wh- questions for each picture.
Then, they cut out the question strips and glue each one next to the matching
picture on the worksheet. This hands-on activity helps elementary ESL/EFL
students connect questions with actions.
Worksheet:
Answering Who Questions in the Simple Past
This
worksheet helps elementary ESL/EFL students practice answering Who questions
using the Simple Past. Students carefully observe the illustrations, read each
question, and identify the correct person by writing the matching name. As they
complete the worksheet, they reinforce Simple Past verbs, improve reading
comprehension. This engaging activity is perfect for independent practice.
Worksheet: Change Sentences to the Negative
Students read each affirmative sentence, change it to the negative using didn't + base verb, and then write a new sentence describing what really happened in the picture. This activity reinforces the correct use of didn't, helps students recognize that the verb returns to its base form after didn't, and strengthens grammar.
Worksheet: Complete the Sentences with the Word Bank
Build
your students' confidence with the Simple Past through this engaging vocabulary
and sentence-building worksheet. Students use the word bank to complete each
sentence by choosing the correct words that match the pictures and context.
Worksheet:
Simple Past – Wh- Questions
Help
your students practice Who, Where, and When questions in the Simple Past with
this engaging worksheet. Students look at each picture, read the clues, and
answer the Wh- questions using complete sentences.
Extension Activity: Ask More Questions
After completing the worksheet, students choose one picture and write three additional questions about it. They can use How many, What color, Did, Where, When, Who, or What questions to expand the conversation.
Personal Information Interview – Simple Past Questions
This
worksheet gives students meaningful practice using the simple past in real-life
conversations. First, students answer the personal questions in the "You"
column by writing their own answers.
Next,
students work with a partner. They take turns asking each question aloud,
listening carefully to their classmate's answers, and recording them in the "A
partner" column.
Worksheet: Write the Questions – Simple Past
This Simple
Past worksheet helps students practice forming yes/no and Wh- questions from
answers and picture clues. Students carefully read each answer, look at the
illustration, and write the correct question using the simple past tense. This
activity reinforces question formation with Did, What, and other question words
while reviewing common regular and irregular past tense verbs.
Worksheet:
From Negative to Affirmative – Simple Past
This Simple
Past worksheet helps students practice changing negative sentences into
affirmative sentences.
Invite
students to walk around the classroom and interview several classmates using
the same questions. After everyone has finished, the teacher can tally the
class results on the board (for example: How many students brushed their
teeth today?, How many rode a bike to school?, How many read a
book last night?). Use the tally chart to discuss the results with the
whole class, compare answers, practice complete sentences, and reinforce simple
past grammar in a fun, interactive way.
Invite
students to walk around the classroom and interview several classmates using
the same questions. After everyone has finished, the teacher can tally the
class results on the board (for example: How many students brushed their
teeth today?, How many rode a bike to school?, How many read a
book last night?). Use the tally chart to discuss the results with the
whole class, compare answers, practice complete sentences, and reinforce simple
past grammar in a fun, interactive way.
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