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#ESL Past tenses

Last night I __________________ (lose) my keys – I had to call my flatmate to let me in.

Last night I lost my keys – I had to call my flatmate to let me in.

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I __________________ (visit) Paris three times.

I have visited Paris three times.

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I __________________ (know) my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight.

I knew my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight.

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I __________________ (play) hockey since I was a child – I’m pretty good!

I have played hockey since I was a child – I’m pretty good!

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Sorry, I __________________ (miss) the bus, so I’m going to be late.

Sorry, I have missed the bus, so I’m going to be late.

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Last month I __________________ (go) to Scotland.

Last month I went to Scotland.

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Yesterday, I __________________ (see) all my friends. It was great.

Yesterday, I saw all my friends. It was great.

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I __________________ (finish) my exams finally – I’m so happy!

I have finished my exams finally – I’m so happy!

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I __________________ (drink) three cups of coffee this morning.

I have drunk three cups of coffee this morning.

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I __________________ (drink) seven cups of coffee yesterday.

I drank seven cups of coffee yesterday.

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We __________________ (see) Julie three times this week!

We have seen Julie three times this week!

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He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________ (become) a musician.

He was a teacher before he became a musician.

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Lucy _________________ (break) her leg, so she can’t come skiing.

Lucy has broken her leg, so she can’t come skiing.

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Julie _________________ (arrive)! Come and say hello!

Julie’s arrived! Come and say hello!

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She _________________ (be) a teacher for ten years, and she still enjoys it.

She’s been a teacher for ten years, and she still enjoys it.

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How long _________________ (you / know) Jill? I know you see her often.

How long have you known Jill? I know you see her often.

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