Past simple exercises:
negative forms

Negative

Complete the story with negative forms of the past simple tense.

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Blue Monday To tell the truth, I (not have) a good day yesterday.

I (cannot) stay in bed late, because it was Monday and I had to go to school again.

Unfortunately, I (not get) up on time and I (not catch) the 8.30 bus.

I wanted to take a taxi, but I (not be) lucky.

There (not be) any taxis in our street and my mobile (not work).

I (not want) to ask my dad to take me by car, because I thought it (not be) a very good idea.

I went to school on foot and as I (not be) used to long walks, I was pretty tired.

I (not pay) attention in the English lesson and when we wrote a revision test I (not pass) it.

Believe me, my parents (not be) very happy about it.

I (not tell) my dad about it, but my mum did.

I (cannot) go out with my friends because I had to learn for school.

I told my parents that it (not be) fair but they (not listen) to my arguments. They stopped my pocket money instead.

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Past simple Exercises with answers, PDF worksheets and grammar rules. Affirmative, negative and question forms.

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