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Grammar: do and play, Present Simple

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A. Complete the sentences with always, never, sometimes, or usually.
1. I hate exercising.
I..................................go to the gym.
2. I go jogging two or three times a month.
I..................................go jogging.
3. I play the guitar every day in the afternoon. 
I..................................play the guitar in the afternoon.
4. I play video games after supper most days.
I..................................play video games after supper.
5. I stay back after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for soccer practice.
I..................................stay back after school.
6. We do not have homework on the weekend.
We.................................. have homework on the weekend.
B. Complete the sentences about yourself. Use the frequency adverbs in the box. 
Answers will vary.
1. I..........................go to restaurants. 
2. I...........................watch horror films.
3. I...........................wear glasses. 
4. I..........................use a cell phone.

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Analysis of ch 1

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Topic: Simple Past Tense

1. Definition

The Simple Past Tense is used to describe actions that were completed at a specific time in the past. It does not directly connect to the present.

Example
I walked to the store.(The action of walking to the store was completed in the past.)

2. Formation of the Simple Past Tense

- Regular Verbs: Formed by adding -ed to the base verb.  
  - Walk→ Walked  
  - Play** → *Played

Irregular Verbs: Have unique forms that must be memorized, as they do not follow a regular pattern.  
  - Go→ Went 
  - Eat → Ate

3. Usage of the Simple Past Tense

Completed Actions in the Past:Used to talk about events that have already finished.  
  - She visited Paris last year. (The visit to Paris happened and finished last year.)

- Past Habits or Routines: Describes actions that were regularly performed in the past.  
  - He played tennis every Sunday.(Playing tennis was a regular habit in the past.)

- Sequence of Past Events: Indicates the order in which actions occurred.  
  - I finished my homework and then watched TV. (Homework was completed first, then TV was watched.)

4. Sentence Structure in Simple Past Tense

Affirmative Sentences: Subject + past tense verb + object.  
  - They watched a movie. (They completed the action of watching a movie.)

- Negative Sentences: Subject + did not (didn't) + base verb + object.  
  - She did not (didn't) go to the party.** (She did not complete the action of going to the party.)

- Questions:Did + subject + base verb + object?  
  - Did you see the new film? (The question asks if the action of seeing the film was completed.)

5. Key Time Expressions for Simple Past Tense**

- Yesterday
- Last week/month/year 
- Ago (e.g., "two days ago")

Travel Worksheet: Past Continuous Tense for Describing Interrupted Actions

Name: _______________________

Date: _______________________

Instructions: Complete the exercises below using the past continuous tense to describe interrupted actions in the past. Part 1: Fill in the Blanks Complete the sentences using the past continuous tense of the verbs in parentheses.

1. While I ______________ (explore) the city, it ______________ (start) to rain.

2. We ______________ (take) a guided tour when the bus ______________ (break) down.

3. She ______________ (take) pictures of the monuments while her friends ______________ (shop) nearby.

4. They ______________ (enjoy) their dinner at the restaurant when the power ______________ (go) out.

5. He ______________ (relax) on the beach when someone ______________ (steal) his bag.

Part 2: Choose the Correct Option Select the correct verb form to complete each sentence.

1. We were having lunch when the tour guide __________ (was arriving / arrived).

2. She __________ (was looking / looked) at the map while they were waiting for the train.

3. The children __________ (were playing / played) at the park when it started to rain.

4. I __________ (was walking / walked) around the city center when I met an old friend.

5. They __________ (were booking / booked) their tickets when the website crashed.

Part 3: Rewrite the Sentences Rewrite the following sentences using the past continuous to show interrupted actions.

1. I visited the museum. I met some interesting people. o While I __________, I __________.

2. She was eating lunch. Her phone rang. o While she __________, __________.

3. They were hiking in the mountains. It started to snow. o While they __________, __________.

4. We were watching a movie. The fire alarm went off. o While we __________, __________.

5. He was reading a book. His friend called him. o While he __________, __________.

Part 4: Travel Story Write a short travel story (about 5-6 sentences) describing a situation where one action was interrupted by another. Use the past continuous tense in your story.

Part 5: Check Your Understanding Answer these questions about the past continuous tense.

1. When do we use the past continuous tense? o To describe actions that __________.

2. How do we form the past continuous tense? o We use __________ + __________ + __________.

3. Give an example sentence using the past continuous tense to describe an interrupted action.

Answer Key (for teacher reference): Part 1: 1. was exploring, started 2. were taking, broke 3. was taking, were shopping 4. were enjoying, went 5. was relaxing, stole Part 2: 1. arrived 2. was looking 3. were playing 4. was walking 5. were booking Part 3: 1. I was visiting the museum when I met some interesting people. 2. While she was eating lunch, her phone rang. 3. While they were hiking in the mountains, it started to snow. 4. While we were watching a movie, the fire alarm went off. 5. While he was reading a book, his friend called him. Part 4: (Students’ answers will vary. Ensure the past continuous is used correctly.) Part 5: 1. To describe actions that were in progress when another action occurred. 2. was/were + verb + -ing 3. Example: While I was exploring the city, I bumped into an old friend.