Past Simple Worksheet Generator
Make printable past simple worksheets in seconds. Practice regular and irregular verbs, negatives, questions, sentence correction, or fill in the blank, with simple, classroom-safe sentences. Print or download a clean PDF with an answer key. Great for English and ESL grammar practice. Free, no sign-up, and no AI.
PDF puts the answer key on its own page.
Past Simple Worksheet
Mixed verbs · Everyday verbs
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the past simple form to complete each sentence.
- 1.
I ___ this morning.(see)
- 2.
The teacher ___ in class.(buy)
- 3.
The class ___ at recess.(eat)
- 4.
They ___ at recess.(buy)
- 5.
They ___ after lunch.(help)
- 6.
My friend ___ in class.(visit)
- 7.
I ___ at recess.(clean)
- 8.
My friend ___ in class.(eat)
- 9.
The class ___ this morning.(clean)
- 10.
She ___ before dinner.(take)
- 11.
My friend ___ on the weekend.(watch)
- 12.
My friend ___ after lunch.(clean)
Answer key
- 1.saw
- 2.bought
- 3.ate
- 4.bought
- 5.helped
- 6.visited
- 7.cleaned
- 8.ate
- 9.cleaned
- 10.took
- 11.watched
- 12.cleaned
Answer Key · Past Simple Worksheet
Mixed verbs · Everyday verbs
- 1.saw
- 2.bought
- 3.ate
- 4.bought
- 5.helped
- 6.visited
- 7.cleaned
- 8.ate
- 9.cleaned
- 10.took
- 11.watched
- 12.cleaned
How to use the past simple worksheet generator
- 1Choose a practice type, like regular verbs or irregular verbs.
- 2Pick a verb set, difficulty, and how many questions.
- 3Turn on a name line, instructions, or the answer key.
- 4Print the worksheet, or download a branded PDF. Use Regenerate for a fresh set.
When this is useful
Regular verb practice
Practice turning base verbs into regular past simple forms with -ed and -d.
Irregular verb review
Review common irregular past forms like went, ate, and saw in small, safe sets.
Negatives and questions
Practice did not plus the base verb, and questions that start with did.
English and ESL grammar practice
Short, clear sentences make this a friendly past simple page for English learners.
Grammar warm-ups and homework
Use a quick worksheet as a warm-up, homework, or a tutoring review.
Substitute and early-finisher tasks
Print a ready grammar worksheet for a substitute folder or an early finisher.
Examples to try
Regular verbs worksheet
Change base verbs like play and clean into played and cleaned.
Irregular verbs worksheet
Write the correct past form of verbs like go, eat, and make.
Past tense fill in the blank
Complete sentences with the past simple form, with a base-verb hint.
Past simple negatives
Practice did not plus the base verb in simple sentences.
Past simple questions
Build questions that begin with did and a base verb.
Worksheet with answer key
Add an answer key page for fast, clear checking.
Tips for better results
Start with regular verbs
Begin with regular -ed verbs before mixing in irregular forms.
Use answer keys for quick checking
The PDF puts the answer key on its own page so grading is fast.
Keep sentences short for beginners
Short, familiar sentences keep the focus on the verb form.
Introduce irregulars in small sets
A few irregular verbs at a time is easier to remember than a long list.
Pair with word banks and flashcards
Use a word bank of verbs and the flashcard maker for extra review.
Follow up with the quiz maker
Check learning with a short quiz after the practice worksheet.
How the past simple worksheet generator works
You choose a practice type and a verb set, and the generator builds sentences on your device from small, original verb banks. Regular verbs use simple -ed and -d endings, and irregular verbs use a short, safe list with exact past forms, so every answer is correct at a classroom level.
Negative and question practice use did not plus the base verb and questions that begin with did, and sentence correction shows a common mistake to fix. Questions are chosen with a seeded shuffle, so the same settings give the same worksheet and Regenerate makes a fresh set with little repetition. The answer key lists the exact answer for every question.
There is no AI and no internet call. This is a grammar worksheet builder, not a sentence writer, and all the sentences come from the built-in banks. Everything runs in your browser, so you can print or save as many worksheets as you like, and nothing is uploaded or stored.
Private by design
- No account and no sign-up. Just open it and start.
- Everything runs on your device, so the worksheet title and the settings you choose, along with the worksheets and answer keys you create stays with you.
- Nothing you create is uploaded. No values, names, scores, or generated content are sent to our servers.
- We use Google Analytics only for basic, anonymous pageview counts. It never receives what you enter into the tool.
Frequently asked questions
Is the past simple worksheet generator free?
Yes, completely free, with no account and no limit on how many worksheets you make. There's no watermark on the printed page.
Can I print past simple worksheets?
Yes. Use the Print button to send the worksheet straight to your printer. Only the worksheet prints, with the answer key on its own page when you've turned it on.
Can I download a PDF?
Yes. Download a clean PDF built right on your device, with your chosen practice type and an optional answer key, ready to print or share.
Can I make regular verb worksheets?
Yes. Choose the regular verbs practice type for -ed and -d past forms, with beginner-friendly sentences.
Can I make irregular verb worksheets?
Yes. Choose the irregular verbs practice type to review common irregular past forms like went, ate, and saw.
Can I include an answer key?
Yes. Turn on the answer key and the PDF adds a separate page with the exact answer for every question.
Does this use AI?
No. This is a browser-only grammar worksheet builder. It does not use AI to generate sentences, and worksheet settings stay in your browser.
Are worksheet answers or settings uploaded or saved?
No. Worksheet settings, generated questions, and answers stay in your browser. They are not uploaded, saved, or sent to analytics.
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