Past simple: irregular verbs — The Radio That Changed Everything
Grammar: Past Simple
Free ESL grammar exercise on past simple: irregular verbs themed around the radio that changed everything. Printable worksheet from EnglishPlans.com.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL grammar exercise on media, practising past simple. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
Stevie was born with very little sight. But music gave him a direction. His mother saw his talent early. She gave him a small harmonica. He took it everywhere. He made music every day. Ronnie White came with him to Motown Records.
Grammar: Past Simple
- saw / gave
- Stevie's mother saw his talent. She gave him a harmonica. — past simple of see / give
- took / came
- He took it everywhere. Ronnie came with him. — past simple of take / come
Sample items
- She ______ a beautiful voice when she was very young.
- He ______ a guitar to his music lesson.
- They ______ to the concert on a Friday night.
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