Monday 23 November 2020

I didn’t … Did you ….? (simple past negative and questions) BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE

 

BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE

UNIT 12

I didn’t … Did you ….? (simple past negative and questions)

 

A

We use did in simple past negatives and questions:


B

Do /does (present) did (past):

I don’t watch television very often.

I didn’t watch television yesterday.

Does she go out often?

Did she go out last night?

C

We use did /didn’t + base form (watch /play/go, etc.):


• I played tennis yesterday, but I didn’t win.

• “Did you do your homework?” “No, I didn’t have time.”

• We went to the movies, but we didn’t enjoy the film.

D

Study the word order in questions:


E

Short answers


• “Did you see Joe yesterday?” “No, I didn’t.”

• “Did it rain on Sunday?” “Yes, it did .”

• “Did Helen come to the party?” “No, she didn’t.”

• “Did your parents have a good trip?” “Yes, they did .”

EXERCISES

12.1

Complete these sentences with the verb in the negative.

1

I saw Barbara, but I ____ didn't ____ see Jane.

2

They worked on Monday, but they _______________ on Tuesday.

3

We went to the post office, but we __________________ to the bank.


12.2

Write questions with Did ..  ?

1

I watched TV last night. How about you?

___ Did you watch TV last night? ____

2

I enjoyed the party. How about you?

______________________________________?


12.3

What did you do yesterday? Write positive or negative sentences.

1

(watch TV)

I watched TV. OR I didn't watch TV.

2

(get up before 7:00)

I _____________________________________

3

(take a shower)

_____________________________________


12.4

Write B's questions. Use:

cost

get to work

go

go to bed late

happen

have a nice time

stay

win


12.5

Put the verb in the correct form - positive, negative, or question.

1

We went to the movies, but the film wasn’t very good. We ___ didn't enjoy ___ it. (enjoy)

2

Tim _______ some new clothes yesterday - two shirts, a jacket, and a sweater, (buy)

3

“________________ yesterday?” “No, it was a nice day.” (rain)


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