Past SimpleB2 Grammar Exercises

Exercise 1Multiple Choice

Choose the correct option for each gap.
1

He ______ to the manager about his complaint last week.

2

I ______ a fantastic story about their adventures, but it turned out to be fictional.

3

They ______ through the entire presentation without stopping.

4

She ______ the gift on the table and left quietly.

5

We ______ everything in detail before we made a decision.

6

He ______ on the couch after a long day at work.

7

Even though I was late, I ______ a taxi so I could arrive on time.

8

They ______ the old building to make space for a new one.

9

She ______ her way into the conference hall, pretending she was invited.

10

After so many years, he finally ______ the truth about his past.

11

We ______ an incredible solution to the problem, surprising everyone.

12

I ______ my mind when I saw the new data.

13

He ______ that project all by himself, which impressed the entire team.

14

They ______ out the last piece of cake without anyone noticing.

15

She ______ about the difficult situation, but no one offered help.

16

I ______ to fix the mistake before anyone realized.

17

We ______ a new approach that worked better than our initial plan.

18

He ______ all his personal belongings to a safe place before traveling.

19

They ______ me with open arms when I arrived at the airport.

20

She ______ the email by accident, and we lost important information.