Simple Past Tense: Verbs Starting with A-C (She tried on many dresses.)

Simple Past Tense, A-C. Use the simple past form of the following verbs:

break

choose

catch

bite

bring

blow

buy

build

call

cost

cut

come

1.     a.  She tried on many dresses.

        b.  I know, but which one did she finally* choose? *终于, por fin, в конце концов
        a.  She ___________________ the light yellow one.
2.     a.  What happened to your arm?
        b.  I ___________________ it when I was ice skating.  
3.     She threw the ball, and he ___________________ it.
4.     a.  My word! Look at those big red bumps* on your arm!  肿块肿胀, chichónes, ши́шка
        b.  I know. I think a spider ___________________ me when I was sleeping. 
5.     Their house burned down. Luckily, they had fire insurance. After they got the money,
        they  ___________________ a new one. It took a year to build it.
6.     a.  Did you bring anything home for lunch?
        b.  Yes, I ___________________ some turkey sandwiches.
7.     Last week he ________________ to class late every day, so the teacher moved him to a different class.  This is a class for serious* students. *认真的, serios, серьёзный
8.     He took a big breath and made a wish.*  默 默 地 许 愿, deseo, жела́ние  
        Then he ___________________ out the candles.
9.     He sold his old car, and he ___________________ a new one.
10.   It was very expensive. It ___________________ $125.95, plus tax.                     
11.   a.   Your cheek is bleeding.
        b.  I know. I ___________________ myself when I was shaving. 

 

Answers: 1. chose  2. broke  3. caught  4. bit  5. built  6. brought  7. came  8. blew  9. bought  10. cost  11. cut