Past Simple Questions and Negatives - Grammar Question Writing
Practise past simple questions and negatives at A2 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Model and grammar reminder
- Question completion and personal answers
- Word-order practice
- Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance
Build past questions and negative questions with did/didn't.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and keep the teacher key on page 2 separate. Personal answers in the key are examples, not required responses.
- Complete the questions about sleep, transport, activities, visits, using something and plans.
- Write personal positive or negative answers with finished-past details.
- Reorder Did you walk home?, Why didn't you call me? and the friend's purchase question.
Support and extension
Keep verbs after did/didn't in the base form. Asking what someone planned does not mean the plan actually happened.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
