Past Tense Error Correction Worksheet

Refer to the Past Tense Reference Sheet if you need help with verb forms.

Section 1: Fill in the Blanks

Write the correct past tense form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Yesterday, I (go) ______ to the store.
   
   
   
2. She (watch) ______ her favorite movie last night.
   
   
   
3. We (visit) ______ our grandparents on Sunday.
   
   
   
4. He (break) ______ his phone yesterday.
   
   
   
5. They (study) ______ for the exam until midnight.
   
   
   

Section 2: Error Correction

Each sentence below has a past-tense error. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. She writed a letter to her friend. → ________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. I eated lunch at a new restaurant. → ________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. He bringed his book to class. → ________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. We catched the bus on time. → ________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. They runned five miles yesterday. → ________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   

Section 3: Free Practice

Write three sentences about what you did last weekend. Use at least one regular and one irregular verb in each sentence.

Past Tense Reference Sheet

This reference sheet will help you form and recognize past tense verbs—both regular and irregular—to describe actions and events that have already happened.

1. Forming Regular Past Tense Verbs

Basic Rule: Add -ed to the base (infinitive) form of most verbs.

• If the verb ends in e, add -d only.
  • love → loved
  • move → moved
• If the verb ends in consonant + y, change y to i and add -ed.
  • carry → carried
  • study → studied
• If a one-syllable verb ends in consonant-vowel-consonant, double the final consonant and add -ed.
  • plan → planned
  • stop → stopped

Regular verb examples:

2. Common Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs do not follow the ­ed rule. You must memorize their past forms. Here are some frequently used ones:

3. Example Sentences

• Yesterday, I walked to the library and borrowed a book.
• She ate lunch with her friend before she went to work.
• We studied the slides and then wrote our reflections.

4. Tips & Reminders

• Keep a list of irregular verbs and review it daily.
• Notice past-tense forms when you read or listen (podcasts, news, stories).
• Practice by talking about your day: What did you do? When?
• Use this sheet during conversation exercises and role-plays to check your forms.

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Use these cards to prompt past-tense conversation during your role-play exercises. Shuffle the deck and draw three cards. For each scenario, take turns as speaker and listener. As the speaker, answer the questions in full sentences using the past tense. As the listener, ask at least one follow-up question also in the past tense.

1. Vacation Adventure
   Describe a memorable vacation you took. Where did you go? What activities did you enjoy?
   Follow-up: “What was the best part of that trip?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. A Challenge You Overcame
   Talk about a time when you faced a difficulty or challenge. How did you handle it? What was the outcome?
   Follow-up: “How did you feel after you finished?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. A Surprise Celebration
   Recall a surprise event or party someone threw for you. What happened? Who organized it?
   Follow-up: “Which gift or moment surprised you the most?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. First Day at a Job or School
   Describe your first day at a job or school. What tasks did you do? Who did you meet?
   Follow-up: “What did you learn on that first day?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. A Delicious Meal
   Talk about the best meal you ever cooked or ate at a restaurant. What dishes were served? Who shared it with you?
   Follow-up: “Why was that meal special?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. A Memorable Gift
   Describe the most meaningful gift you received. Who gave it to you? Why was it important?
   Follow-up: “How did you use or display that gift afterward?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. A Cultural Experience
   Talk about a time you attended a festival, concert, or cultural event. What did you see and do?
   Follow-up: “What did you like the most about that experience?”
   
   
   
   
   
   
8. A Recent Achievement
   Describe a goal or project you completed recently. How did you prepare? What was the result?
   Follow-up: “What did you learn from completing it?”
   
   
   
   
   
   

Past Tense Reflection Journal

Use the past tense to reflect on today’s session. Answer each prompt in full sentences.

1. What did you enjoy most in today’s lesson? Why?
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Which past-tense form did you find easiest, and which did you find most challenging? Explain.
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Write a short story (3–4 sentences) about a memorable event using past tense verbs.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. What additional practice did you do after the session to review what you learned?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Tip: Read your responses aloud to check your past-tense accuracy.