Simple Past Examples [100 Sentences!]

The Simple Past tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past. It’s commonly used with time expressions like yesterday, last week, in 2020, or two days ago. The structure is usually:

• Affirmative: Subject + past verb

• Negative: Subject + did not (didn’t) + base verb

• Interrogative: Did + subject + base verb

✅ Affirmative Sentences

1. I visited my grandparents yesterday.

2. She watched a movie last night.

3. We finished the project on time.

4. They traveled to Paris in 2019.

5. He cooked dinner for everyone.

6. Lisa joined the yoga class.

7. You called me this morning.

8. Tom opened the window.

9. I read a great book last week.

10. John cleaned his room.

11. Maria painted a beautiful picture.

12. We played soccer after school.

13. My parents bought a new TV.

14. Emma danced at the party.

15. James passed his exam.

16. They arrived early.

17. Olivia made a cake.

18. The teacher explained the lesson well.

19. I listened to your advice.

20. Mark wrote a poem.

21. He helped his sister.

22. The cat chased a mouse.

23. They watched all the episodes.

24. My brother fixed his bike.

25. The students studied hard.

26. Anna smiled at the baby.

27. I worked until late.

28. He drove to the beach.

29. They played video games.

30. We celebrated her birthday.

31. Lucy washed the dishes.

32. The kids shouted loudly.

33. I talked to the manager.

34. She ran five kilometers.

❌ Negative Sentences

1. I didn’t go to school yesterday.

2. He didn’t finish his homework.

3. She didn’t watch the film.

4. We didn’t win the match.

5. They didn’t visit us.

6. John didn’t answer the phone.

7. I didn’t sleep well last night.

8. The kids didn’t behave.

9. You didn’t call me back.

10. Emma didn’t cook dinner.

11. He didn’t study for the test.

12. We didn’t clean the house.

13. She didn’t wear the dress.

14. The dog didn’t bark.

15. I didn’t enjoy the show.

16. Olivia didn’t arrive on time.

17. They didn’t bring the snacks.

18. My dad didn’t fix the sink.

19. Mark didn’t write the report.

20. We didn’t go to the concert.

21. James didn’t understand the question.

22. You didn’t help me.

23. I didn’t hear the news.

24. She didn’t take her medicine.

25. They didn’t laugh at the joke.

26. He didn’t answer the email.

27. We didn’t remember the password.

28. The team didn’t score.

29. I didn’t enjoy the trip.

30. Lisa didn’t attend the meeting.

31. We didn’t stay at home.

32. Tom didn’t close the door.

33. The teacher didn’t check our homework.

❓ Interrogative Sentences

1. Did you see the movie?

2. Did she call you?

3. Did they arrive on time?

4. Did we win the game?

5. Did he cook breakfast?

6. Did you enjoy the trip?

7. Did the dog bark at night?

8. Did Anna visit her grandma?

9. Did you finish your essay?

10. Did Mark drive to work?

11. Did Sarah open the window?

12. Did the baby cry?

13. Did we miss the train?

14. Did she sing at the concert?

15. Did they play football?

16. Did you clean the kitchen?

17. Did he study for the exam?

18. Did Olivia travel to Spain?

19. Did John write the email?

20. Did Lucy help her mom?

21. Did the cat jump on the table?

22. Did you close the window?

23. Did the students pass the test?

24. Did she find her keys?

25. Did they order pizza?

26. Did we watch the right episode?

27. Did James go to school?

28. Did you talk to her?

29. Did Emma forget her umbrella?

30. Did he paint the fence?

31. Did I make a mistake?

32. Did your sister call?

33. Did the teacher explain the rules?

Use these examples to practice and master the Simple Past tense. Try creating your own sentences using different subjects, verbs, and time expressions!