Past Tenses; used to; would

Step-Up Level 2Grammar Class 2

Warm-Up: What were you doing…?

Spot the Mistakes

Do you remember? When did you last …? When? + Additional Info

1. … participate in a charitable activity?

2. …have a cold?

3. … attend a seminar or conference?

4. … listen to a speech from a politician?

5. … feel emotional?

6. … face a challenging issue?

7. … purchase new clothes?

8. … do something stupid?

9. … feel jealous?

10. … receive unfair judgment?

11. … make a difficult decision?

12. … read an academic article?

Paraphrase The Sentences

What had happened?

1. Anna was crying and her mum looked angry. What had happened?

2. Ian couldn't remember his name and his head ached. What had happened?

3. Oleg was sitting in a cell at the local police station. What had happened?

4. Masha was running down Kreshatik at midnight. What had happened?

5. Stacy was wearing a big coat and had a chicken in her pocket. What had just happened?

6. Sasha was crying with laughter. What had just happened?

7. A strange woman was chasing Paul down the Metro stairs. What had just happened?

8. Alex went to his room, but it was a different colour. What had happened?

9. Vika was wearing one shoe and holding a dead rat. What had happened?

I was absolutely furious!

“Used to” Questions1. Which food did you use to hate in your

childhood?

2. Who used to be your hero when you were young?

3. Did you use to have a pet?

4. Did you use to get good grades in high school?

5. What used to be your favorite game to play?

6. Where did you use to play when you were a child?

7. How often did you use to get in trouble when you were younger?

8. What was your country like when you were a child?

9. Do you think the past was better than the present? Why or why not?

10. What were some of the benefits of living in the past?

When you were a child,…– What games did you use to play?– What TV programmes did you use to watch?– What hobbies did you use to have?– What music did you use to like?– What food did you use to like?– What did you use to be frightened of?- What ambitions did you use to have?