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Complete the sentences. Use used to or didn’t use to and the verbs in the box.

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Intonation & Meaning

tHE STUDENTS REVISE THE PAST TENSE OF THE VERB TO HAVE.

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STUDENTS WILL USE HAD TO / DIDN'T HAVE TO

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1. Simple Sentence

A simple sentence contains only one independent clause (a complete thought). It has a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete idea.

Structure:

Subject + Verb (and sometimes an object or complement)

Examples:

1. I eat lunch every day.
   (Subject: "I", Verb: "eat")
2. She studied for the exam.
   (Subject: "She", Verb: "studied")
3. The dog barked loudly.
   (Subject: "The dog", Verb: "barked")

2. Compound Sentence

A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so), or by a semicolon.

Structure:

Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause

Examples:

1. I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.
   (Two independent clauses: "I wanted to go to the party" and "I was too tired," joined by "but")
2. She likes reading books, and he enjoys playing sports.
   (Two independent clauses: "She likes reading books" and "He enjoys playing sports," joined by "and")
3. I am studying for my test; I will take a break later.
   (Two independent clauses joined by a semicolon)

3. Complex Sentence

A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone and does not express a complete thought). Dependent clauses are connected to the independent clause by a subordinating conjunction (because, although, if, when, since, etc.).

Structure:

Independent clause + subordinating conjunction + dependent clause

Examples:

1. I stayed home because it was raining.
   (Independent clause: "I stayed home" and dependent clause: "because it was raining")
2. Although she was tired, she finished her homework.
   (Independent clause: "She finished her homework" and dependent clause: "although she was tired")
3. We will go to the park if it doesn't rain.
   (Independent clause: "We will go to the park" and dependent clause: "if it doesn't rain")

4. Compound-Complex Sentence

A compound-complex sentence is a combination of both a compound sentence and a complex sentence. It contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

Structure:

Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause + subordinating conjunction + dependent clause

Examples:

1. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining, so we stayed home.
   (Independent clauses: "I wanted to go to the beach" and "it started raining," joined by "but"; dependent clause: "so we stayed home")
2. Although I studied hard, I didn't pass the test, and I felt disappointed.
   (Independent clauses: "I didn't pass the test" and "I felt disappointed," joined by "and"; dependent clause: "Although I studied hard")
3. She loves reading books, and she often reads late into the night, because she finds it relaxing.
   (Independent clauses: "She loves reading books" and "She often reads late into the night," joined by "and"; dependent clause: "because she finds it relaxing")

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The Last Saturday

Last Saturday, Emily and her friends went to the amusement park. They arrived early in the morning because they wanted to enjoy the whole day there. Emily tried the big roller coaster, and it was very exciting, but also a little scary. Her friend, Jake, didn't like the roller coaster, so he waited for her near the food stalls. After the ride, they all ate hot dogs and drank lemonade. Later, they played games to win prizes, but only Emily won a small teddy bear. At the end of the day, they watched a firework show. They were very tired but happy. It was a fun day.

Vocabulario

1. Amusement park – parque de diversiones
2. Roller coaster – montaña rusa
3. Exciting – emocionante
4. Scary – aterrador/a
5. Food stalls – puestos de comida
6. Hot dog – perro caliente
7. Lemonade – limonada
8. Teddy bear – oso de peluche
9. Firework show – espectáculo de fuegos artificiales

Preguntas de Comprensión

1. 1. Where did Emily and her friends go last Saturday?
2. 2. What time of day did they arrive at the amusement park?
3. 3. What ride did Emily try?
4. 4. Who didn’t like the roller coaster?
5. 5. What did they eat after the ride?
6. 6. What did they drink with their hot dogs?
7. 7. Who won a prize at the amusement park games?
8. 8. What kind of prize did Emily win?
9. 9. What did they watch at the end of the day?
10. 10. How did Emily and her friends feel at the end of the day?

Complete the sentences using verbs into brackets (simple past tense):

1. 1. Emily and her friends _____ (go) to the amusement park last Saturday.
2. 2. They _____ (arrive) early in the morning.
3. 3. Emily _____ (try) the big roller coaster.
4. 4. Her friend Jake _____ (not like) the roller coaster.
5. 5. At the end of the day, they _____ (watch) a firework show.

GRAMMAR DIDN'T

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I (1) was going / went on a student exchange to France recently. I (2) was staying / stayed with a French boy named Olivier and his family for three weeks over Easter. I (3) had / was having an amazing time there. They (4) were taking / took me skiing for ten days, which was incredible! I (5) didn’t go / hadn't been before, but (6) I'd been taking / I was taking lessons to get myself ready, so I wasn’t completely clueless when I got there. Over the next few weeks, both my skiing and my French (7) had improved / improved. The only bad thing about the trip was that while we (8) had been staying / were staying in the mountains, I got really sick. I don’t know if it was food poisoning or what, but I (9) felt / had felt really bad. Olivier (10) has been coming / is coming here in July. I’m a little worried because I can’t take him to do exciting things like skiing! Most of the time here, (11) I just hang out / I’m just hanging out with my friends. (12) I still look / I’m still looking forward to seeing him, though.

Writing activity on Used to x didn't use to practice based on a tv comercial

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Here are two Past Simple Tense for Irregular Verbs exercises for a B2 level student:

Exercise 1: Gap-Filling (Past Simple with Irregular Verbs)

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the Past Simple.

1. Yesterday, we __________ (go) to the museum and __________ (see) a new exhibition.
2. They __________ (not/understand) the instructions, so they __________ (ask) for help.
3. She __________ (begin) her career as a teacher five years ago.
4. I __________ (not/like) the movie we __________ (watch) last night.
5. He __________ (get) a promotion last year after he __________ (complete) the project successfully.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice Questions (Past Simple with Irregular Verbs)

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

1. I __________ (see) her at the concert last weekend.
   • a) saw
   • b) see
   • c) seen
2. They __________ (not/go) to the party because they were tired.
   • a) didn’t went
   • b) not went
   • c) didn’t go
3. We __________ (eat) at a new restaurant yesterday.
   • a) eat
   • b) eats
   • c) ate
4. She __________ (speak) to the manager about the problem.
   • a) speaked
   • b) spoke
   • c) speaks
5. He __________ (buy) a new car last month.
   • a) buys
   • b) bought
   • c) buying

Idioms: 

• give the boot
• a lame duck
• feeling the pinch
• in the red
• hit rock bottom
• in the black
• playing with fire
• step into his shoes
• a firm hand
• pay dividends
• After months of poor performance, the company decided to __________ the CEO and look for a replacement.
• Ever since the elections, the outgoing president has been seen as __________, with very little influence.
• Due to the economic downturn, many families are __________ and struggling to make ends meet.
• The business was struggling for years, constantly __________, unable to turn a profit.
• When he lost his job and his savings, he truly __________ and didn’t know where to turn.
• After years of hard work, the company finally got __________ and started making a profit.
• Be careful with your investments; you’re __________ by putting all your money in high-risk stocks.
• When the manager resigned, it was difficult for anyone to __________ and maintain the same level of leadership.
• The new leader ruled the team with __________, ensuring discipline and focus at all times.
• Consistently investing in employee training will surely __________ in the long run, improving performance and morale.

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING PAST SIMPLE VS  PAST CONTINUOUS

1. She _______________ [sat/was sitting] (sit)on a chair and watching TV.

2. We waved at him, but he __________________ [didn't looked/wasn't looking/] (not look)

. 3. When I was Young I __________ [wanted/was wanting] (want) to be a pilot.

4. What ____________ [happened/did happened] (happen) after that?

5. We __________ (want) to go to Buenos Aires last week, but we _____________ (not go).

6. I _____________ (do) sport when I ________ (see) you.

7. The baby ______________ (cry) when Tom ___________ (arrive).

8. James ___________ (slip) while he _______________ (walk) down the street.

9. James _______________ (walk) down the street when he ___________ (slip).

10. I ________________ (watch) TV while he _________________ (listen) to music.

Wonder-Why I didn't go to school

Fill in the gaps with one word