ESL Test Past Simple for A1 | ESL Exam Prep Past Simple

Grammar

The grammar section of this ESL test will check your understanding of common English structures through a variety of engaging activities.

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I a movie last night.

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She to the park yesterday.

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We my grandmother on Sunday.

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He football after school.

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She cook pasta for lunch yesterday.

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John visiting his grandparents two days ago.

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He talked to his friend on the phone last night.

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I finished my homework last night.

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What did she do last weekend?

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What did you do yesterday afternoon?

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What did they do on Sunday?

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What did he do after dinner?

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Reading

The reading section of this ESL test will check your ability to understand short texts and answer questions based on what you have read.

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Yesterday, Hannah worked at the office. She answered emails in the morning and attended a meeting. After lunch, she finished a report and called a client. In the afternoon, she cleaned her desk and finished her work. Before going home, Hannah talked to her boss. She was tired but happy at the end of the day.

What did Hannah do in the morning?

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Yesterday, Hannah worked at the office. She answered emails in the morning and attended a meeting. After lunch, she finished a report and called a client. In the afternoon, she cleaned her desk and finished her work. Before going home, Hannah talked to her boss. She was tired but happy at the end of the day.

What did Hannah do after lunch?

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Last weekend, John visited his parents. He walked in the park and played football with his brother. He cleaned his room and cooked dinner for his family. On Sunday, he watched a movie and listened to music. He also called his friend and talked for an hour. John enjoyed his weekend and felt happy.

John visited his parents last weekend.

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Last weekend, John visited his parents. He walked in the park and played football with his brother. He cleaned his room and cooked dinner for his family. On Sunday, he watched a movie and listened to music. He also called his friend and talked for an hour. John enjoyed his weekend and felt happy.

John cleaned his room on Sunday.

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Last night, Jim finished work at 5 p.m. He went to the gym and exercised for an hour. After that, he went to the supermarket and bought some food. When he arrived home, he ____________ dinner and watched TV. Jim ____________ his friend and talked for a while. He went to bed early because he was tired.

When he arrived home, he ____________ dinner and watched TV

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Last night, Jim finished work at 5 p.m. He went to the gym and exercised for an hour. After that, he went to the supermarket and bought some food. When he arrived home, he ____________ dinner and watched TV. Jim ____________ his friend and talked for a while. He went to bed early because he was tired.

Jim ____________ his friend and talked for a while.

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Last week, Hannah was very busy. On Monday, she joined a fun dance class. On Tuesday, she cooked a delicious meal. On Wednesday, she visited a big museum with her friend. On Thursday, she cleaned her messy room and listened to nice music. On Friday, she watched a funny movie and laughed a lot. Hannah had a great week and felt happy.

From the text, find a word with the same meaning as "tasty".

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Last week, Hannah was very busy. On Monday, she joined a fun dance class. On Tuesday, she cooked a delicious meal. On Wednesday, she visited a big museum with her friend. On Thursday, she cleaned her messy room and listened to nice music. On Friday, she watched a funny movie and laughed a lot. Hannah had a great week and felt happy.

From the text, find a word with the opposite meaning to "organised".

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Oliver visited New York last month. He walked around Times Square and visited the Statue of Liberty. He shopped on Fifth Avenue and took photos of the Empire State Building. He ate pizza and drank coffee. He cycled in Central Park and enjoyed the sunny weather. Oliver stayed in New York for three days, and he enjoyed the trip a lot!

He walked around Central Park and visited the Empire State Building

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Oliver visited New York last month. He walked around Times Square and visited the Statue of Liberty. He shopped on Fifth Avenue and took photos of the Empire State Building. He ate pizza and drank coffee. He cycled in Central Park and enjoyed the sunny weather. Oliver stayed in New York for three days, and he enjoyed the trip a lot!

Oliver stayed in New York for four days, and she enjoyed the trip a lot!

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Listening

The listening section of this ESL test will assess your ability to understand spoken English through a range of clear and simple activities.

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How old is Oliver?

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What is Oliver going to tell us about?

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Oliver went to the supermarket and gym.

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Oliver bought some clothes.

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I met a few friends at the __________

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we had some __________ and a good chat.

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How was the weather on Sunday?

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What did Oliver have at home?

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Oliver visited his parents in the evening.

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They watched a film separately.

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Speaking

The speaking section of this ESL test will evaluate your ability to communicate in English through simple conversations and responses to everyday questions.

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Talk about what you did last weekend. Take time to think before you answer. Use the questions below to guide your response. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What time did you wake up on Saturday and Sunday?
Where did you go?
Did you visit any friends or family?
Did you relax or were you busy?
How did you feel?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Talk about your last holiday. Take time to think before you answer. Use the questions below to guide your response. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

Where did you go on your last holiday?
How long did you stay there?
Did you visit any famous places?
Who did you go with?
What did you eat on holiday?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Talk about what you did yesterday. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

What time did you wake up yesterday?
What did you eat?
Did you go anywhere yesterday?
Did you meet any friends or family yesterday?
Did you do any work or study yesterday?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Look at this picture from yesterday. Use the questions below to talk about the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

Where did he go yesterday?
What did he eat yesterday?
What did he drink yesterday?
What did he wear yesterday?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Look at this picture from yesterday. Use the questions below to talk about the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

Where did he go yesterday?
What did he do yesterday?
What did he wear yesterday?
How did he feel yesterday?

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0 Points: Many pauses, unclear pronunciation,
basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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Look at this picture from yesterday. Use the questions below to talk about the picture. Take time to think before you answer. Try to speak for 30 seconds.

Where did they go yesterday?
What did they do yesterday?
What did they buy yesterday?
How did they feel yesterday?

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basic vocabulary, and short answers. 1 Point: Clear speech with some pauses, good vocabulary, and mostly accurate answers. 2 Points: Fluent speech, clear pronunciation, wide vocabulary, and detailed answers.

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