Past simple : Was / Were

A1 (Elementary) Grammar Adults
  • General Information: This lesson focuses on the past simple tense of the verb "to be" (was/were) in English grammar. It is designed for A1 level learners.
  • Tasks:

Describing photos.

Matching sentences with photos.

Choosing the correct form of "was/were".

Putting sentences in order.

Correcting sentences.

Making questions and answers.

Working in pairs to ask and answer questions.

  • Learning Outcomes:

Form correct sentences using "was" and "were" in the past simple tense.

Use "was" and "were" to describe past situations and states.

Ask and answer simple questions in the past simple with "was/were".

  • Skills Developed:

Grammar: Understanding and applying the past simple tense of "to be".

Descriptive skills: Describing images and situations.

Sentence construction: Forming grammatically correct sentences in the past simple.

Question formation: Constructing and answering questions using "was/were".


April 14, 2025