1) Read the sentences. Translate them into Russian. Comment on the use of the tense.
1. Our neighbor bought this house and moved in yesterday.
2. Bill broke his bicycle and his brother repaired it for him.
3. Many famous people got their education at Oxford and Cambridge.
4. We accepted your suggestion of taking part in the discussion.
5. They booked these seats for you.
6. The manager signed this lease in the morning.
7. They understood everything but said nothing.
8. We arrived at the station on time.
9. The engineers tested a new model of a washing machine.
10. He applied for the job but failed to get it.
2) Put the verbs in the following sentences into the Past Simple Tense.
1. It costs 30 p.
2. He understands me.
3. My back hurts.
4. I lie down after lunch.
5. I go to work by bus.
6. I meet her on Tuesdays.
7. He always wears black..
8. He leaves the house at 9.00.
9. I read a chapter every night.
10. You eat too much.
11. I see him every day.
12. Tom sings in the choir.
13. He cries when he is hurt.
14. Who knows the answer?
15. I think I know it.
3) Use the sentences in the negative and in the interrogative form.
1. He looked at the picture.
2. They drank all the wine.
3. She lent you enough money.
4. We heard a terrible noise.
5. He slept till 10.00.
6. They set out early enough.
7. He hid the letter.
8. She saw your brother.
9. She found her watch.
10. His nose bled.
11. Keiko taught Japanese.
12. Tom hurt his foot.
13. She thought about it.
14. The police caught the thief.
15. My mother chose this hotel.