NAME: ________________________ DATE: ________________________

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YES/NO QUESTIONS (short
answers):
PAST SIMPLE with verbs and Be verbs

Write short answers (with pronouns) to the questions below.

1. Q: Did Sam fly to Tokyo last month? A: Yes, ________________________________

2. Q: Were they late for their class? A: No, ___________________________________

3. Q: Did it rain last week? A: No, __________________________________________

4. Q: Did Mr. Smith go to work this morning? A: Yes, ___________________________

5. Q: Was it hot yesterday? A: Yes, ________________________________________

6. Q: Were they at home yesterday? A: No, __________________________________

7. Q: Did the dog bite you? A: No, _________________________________________

8. Q: Was the coffee hot? A: No, __________________________________________

9. Q: Did you watch TV last night? A: Yes, ___________________________________

10. Q: Were they busy? A: Yes, ____________________________________________

11. Q: Were the exams difficult? A: No, ______________________________________

12. Q: Was the movie good? A: No, _________________________________________

13. Q: Did she find a better job? A: Yes, _____________________________________

14. Q: Was your classmate at the library? A: Yes, ______________________________

15. Q: Did the train arrive on time? A: No, ___________________________________

16. Q: Did you remember to buy eggs? A: No, ________________________________

17. Q: Were you tired after your long flight? A: No, _____________________________

18. Q: Were the children happy? A: Yes, _____________________________________

19. Q: Did Mr. Johnson buy a new car yesterday? A: Yes, _______________________

20. Q: Was the book expensive? A: No, ______________________________________

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Grammar Focus Yes/No Questions: Past Simple
Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY
1. Yes, he did.
2. No, they werent.
3. No, it didnt.
4. Yes, he did.
5. Yes, it was.
6. No, they werent.
7. No, it didnt.
8. No, it wasnt.
9. Yes, I did.
10. Yes, they were.
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11. No, they werent.
12. No, it wasnt.
13. Yes, she did.
14. Yes, he/she was.
15. No, it didnt.
16. No, I didnt.
17. No, I wasnt.
18. Yes, they were.
19. Yes, he did.
20. No, it wasnt.
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