Past Simple (the verb to be) 

Quá khư đơn (động từ tobe)

30. * Complete the sentences with was, wasn't, were or weren't. 

(Hoàn thành câu với các từ was(n't) , were(n't))

1. Sue________ at the cinema last Sunday. She was at Ann’s

2. Helen and Paul ________yesterday. They were at home. 

3. __________Bob at work yesterday? 

Yes, he ____________

4. ____________they at home last night? 

No, they ____________

31: * Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple

(Chia động từ ở thì qúa khứ đơn)

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly was born in Pennsylvania, USA, in 1912. He 1) started (start) taking dancing lessons from an early age. When he 2) ________(be) a college student, he 3) ________(decide) to work in different jobs. He 4) _________(use) the money he 5)________ (earn) to pay for his education. He 6) ___________(finish) his studies at university and then he 7) ________(work) as a dance teacher for six years. In 1940, he 8) __________(star) in the musical Pal Joey. Then, he 9) __________(travel) to Hollywood and 10) ___________(perform) in a lot of films. In 1952, he 11) _________ (dance) the title song of Singin' in the Rain. This 12) ____________(turn) Kelly into a star. He 13)__________ (die) in 1996, in Beverly Hills, California.

32. * Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple. 

(Chia động từ ở thì qúa khứ đơn)

1. A: Did Joe come (Joe/come) to the party yesterday? 

B: Yes, but he ________(be) tired, so he________(leave) early. 

2. A: ___________(you/see) the new film at the cinema yesterday? 

B: No, we there late, so we ________(decide) to go to the mall instead. 

3. A: Why _________(not/Will/come) to the gym? 

B: He _________(have) homework to do and________ (stay) home. 

4. A: What _________(you/cook) for dinner last night? 

B: _____________(not/have) time to cook, so l_______ (order) a pizza. 

5. A: ____________(you/buy) any souvenirs? 

B: We __(not/find)any shops open, so we __________(buy) some chocolates from the airport.