The Simple Past Tense

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Reading Comprehension:

Instructions: Read the following and answer the questions below it

A Day at the Beach

One sunny Saturday morning, Lisa woke up early. She got out of bed and looked out of her window. The sky was clear, and the sun was shining brightly. It was a perfect day for a trip to the beach.

Lisa packed her beach bag with a towel, sunscreen, and some snacks. She called her friend, Mark, and asked if he wanted to go to the beach with her. Mark agreed, and they decided to meet at the bus stop in 30 minutes.

When Lisa and Mark arrived at the beach, they saw many people already there. Families were building sandcastles, children were playing in the waves, and some people were lying on their beach towels, enjoying the sun.

A Day at the Beach
A Day at the Beach

They spread their towel on the sand and put sunscreen on to protect their skin from the sun. Then, they went for a swim in the cool, refreshing water. The waves were just right for them to have fun without being too strong.

After swimming, they decided to have a picnic. Lisa made sandwiches and brought fruit and drinks. They enjoyed their lunch under the shade of an umbrella. It was delicious.

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, the sun was starting to set. Lisa and Mark watched the beautiful sunset over the water. It was a perfect end to a perfect day.


Simple Past Reading Comprehension Questions:

  1. Did Lisa wake up early in the morning?
  2. What did Lisa pack in her beach bag?
  3. Who did Lisa call to go to the beach with her?
  4. What did Lisa and Mark do when they arrived at the beach?
  5. What did they have for lunch at the beach?
  6. How did the day end for Lisa and Mark?

Did Lisa wake up early in the morning?
Answer: Yes, Lisa woke up early in the morning.

What did Lisa pack in her beach bag?
Answer: Lisa packed a towel, sunscreen, and some snacks in her beach bag.

Who did Lisa call to go to the beach with her?
Answer: Lisa called her friend, Mark, to go to the beach with her.

What did Lisa and Mark do when they arrived at the beach?
Answer: When they arrived at the beach, Lisa and Mark spread their towel on the sand, put on sunscreen, and went for a swim in the water.

What did they have for lunch at the beach?
Answer: They had sandwiches, fruit, and drinks for lunch at the beach.

How did the day end for Lisa and Mark?
Answer: The day ended with them watching a beautiful sunset over the water.

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