Past Simple Questions Quiz

Past Simple Questions Quiz:

Yes / No Questions 

In this past simple exercise, change the statements into yes / no questions. For example:

(She went to Spain) Did she go to Spain?

1. (She accepted the job) ?
   
   
2. (Sofie drew a picture) ?
   
   
3. (I got to the party on time) ?
   
   
4. (They found out who stole it) ?
   
   
5. (She chose her favourite film) ?
   
   
6. (They heard the door closing) ?
   
   
7. (I had porridge for breakfast) ?
   
   
8. (They knew she had gone) ?
   
   
9. (The staff wanted a pay rise) ?
   
   
10. (The boy lay on the grass) ?
    
    
11. (They allowed him to come late) ?
    
    
12. (She pointed at the sky) ?
    
    
13. (Peter meant to fix the door) ?
    
    
14. (We worked hard last year)?
    
    
15. (John sold his son’s car) ?

Past Simple Questions Exercises:

Wh-/How Questions 

Turn these statements into the past simple interrogative using:

 which, what, where, when, who, why, how, how much. For example:

Statement: He moved to London last year. (where)

Question: Where did he move to last year?

1. The loaf of bread cost £1 (how much) ?
   
   
2. He travelled to France by boat (how) ?
   
   
3. They were late because of the traffic (why) ?
   
   
4. Sue arrived yesterday with her sister (who) ?
   
   
5. John didn’t like the red car (which) ?
   
   
6. She got promoted to managing director (what) ?
   
   
7. He went to the shops (where) ?
   
   
8. She paid for everything by credit card (how) ?
   
   
9. They arrived at 9pm (when) .
   
   
10. He was tired from the long journey (why) ?
    
    
11. Mike tried to go to the concert last night (where) ?
    
    
12. They didn’t understand the question (what) ?
    
    
13. She bought the jacket for £15 (how much) ?
    
    
14. She had some drinks with her friends (who) ?
    
    
15. They sold the cheapest one first (which) ?

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