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A2 Past Simple Regular Verbs Grammar Test 2 \u2013 15 Questions with Detailed Explanations<\/h3>\n

Practice A2 Past Simple regular verbs with this 15-question English grammar test. Learn positive, negative, and question forms with -ed verbs for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS, and general English exams.<\/p>\n

The Past Simple is used when we talk about actions that started and finished in the past. At A2 level, students should learn how to use regular verbs with -ed<\/strong>, and they should also understand why the base verb is used after did<\/strong> and didn\u2019t<\/strong>. This test gives learners useful practice with Past Simple regular verbs in positive sentences, negative sentences, and questions, which is helpful for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS, school exams, and general English learning.<\/p>\n

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Answer Explanations<\/h1>\n

Question 1 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is washed<\/strong>. The sentence includes \u201clast weekend,\u201d which shows a finished time in the past. \u201cWash\u201d is a regular verb, so we add -ed<\/strong> to form the Past Simple. In a positive Past Simple sentence, the main verb must be in its past form.<\/p>\n

Question 2 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is answer<\/strong>. In negative Past Simple sentences, we use didn\u2019t<\/strong> plus the base form of the verb. The auxiliary verb \u201cdidn\u2019t\u201d already shows that the sentence is about the past. For this reason, the main verb does not take -ed<\/strong> after \u201cdidn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 3 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is studied<\/strong>. The phrase \u201clast night\u201d tells us that the action happened at a finished time in the past. \u201cStudy\u201d is a regular verb, but because it ends in consonant + \u201cy,\u201d we change \u201cy\u201d to \u201ci\u201d and add -ed<\/strong>. Therefore, the Past Simple form is \u201cstudied.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 4 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is close<\/strong>. In Past Simple questions, we use did<\/strong> plus the base form of the verb. The word \u201cdid\u201d carries the past meaning, so the main verb must not be changed into the past form. That is why \u201cclose\u201d is correct after \u201cdid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 5 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is arrived<\/strong>. The sentence talks about a completed action at a specific past time, \u201cat 9 o\u2019clock.\u201d \u201cArrive\u201d is a regular verb, and verbs ending in \u201ce\u201d usually take only -d<\/strong> in the Past Simple. The correct Past Simple form is \u201carrived.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 6 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is explained<\/strong>. This sentence describes a completed past action. \u201cExplain\u201d is a regular verb, so its Past Simple form is made by adding -ed<\/strong>. The sentence means that the teacher completed the action of explaining the lesson.<\/p>\n

Question 7 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is call<\/strong>. In Past Simple questions, the auxiliary verb \u201cdid\u201d is followed by the base form of the main verb. We do not use \u201ccalled\u201d after \u201cdid\u201d because the past meaning is already included in the auxiliary. This is a common rule in Past Simple question forms.<\/p>\n

Question 8 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is prepare<\/strong>. In negative Past Simple sentences, didn\u2019t<\/strong> is followed by the base verb. The verb after \u201cdidn\u2019t\u201d should not have -ed<\/strong> because \u201cdidn\u2019t\u201d already makes the sentence past. The sentence means that he did not complete the action of preparing for the test.<\/p>\n

Question 9 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is lived<\/strong>. The phrase \u201cten years ago\u201d shows a finished point in the past. \u201cLive\u201d is a regular verb ending in \u201ce,\u201d so we add only -d<\/strong> to make the Past Simple form. The sentence describes where the parents lived in the past.<\/p>\n

Question 10 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is carried<\/strong>. The sentence describes a completed action in the past. \u201cCarry\u201d is a regular verb ending in consonant + \u201cy,\u201d so we change \u201cy\u201d to \u201ci\u201d and add -ed<\/strong>. This spelling change gives us the Past Simple form \u201ccarried.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 11 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is like<\/strong>. After didn\u2019t<\/strong>, the main verb must stay in its base form. Even though the sentence is about the past, we do not say \u201cdidn\u2019t liked.\u201d The auxiliary verb \u201cdidn\u2019t\u201d already shows the past tense.<\/p>\n

Question 12 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is watch<\/strong>. In Past Simple questions, we use did<\/strong> before the subject and the base form of the verb after the subject. The verb \u201cwatch\u201d should not become \u201cwatched\u201d in this structure. The question asks whether the action happened in the past.<\/p>\n

Question 13 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is placed<\/strong>. The sentence is a positive Past Simple sentence, so the main verb needs the past form. \u201cPlace\u201d is a regular verb ending in \u201ce,\u201d so we add only -d<\/strong>. The action of putting the bag behind the door is presented as completed.<\/p>\n

Question 14 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is finished<\/strong>. \u201cOn Monday\u201d can refer to a finished past time in this sentence, so the Past Simple is needed. \u201cFinish\u201d is a regular verb, and we add -ed<\/strong> to form its past form. The sentence tells us that the students completed their projects.<\/p>\n

Question 15 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is clean<\/strong>. In Past Simple questions, \u201cdid\u201d is followed by the base form of the verb. We do not use \u201ccleaned\u201d after \u201cdid\u201d because \u201cdid\u201d already shows the past tense. The correct question form is made with the base verb.<\/p>\n

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