Class 6 English Grammar Worksheet: Simple Past Tense [Free PDF for Practice]

Have you ever tried to talk about something that already happened but got confused about which verb form to use? This is a common challenge for students in Grade 6, especially when learning the simple past tense. This English grammar worksheet focuses on Simple Past Tense (Regular & Irregular) and helps students build confidence while talking about past actions through structured and engaging practice. Download the worksheet from here to practice and for the expert guidance Book a free trial now!. 

What Is The Topic?

The topic of this worksheet is Simple Past Tense (Regular & Irregular). This tense is used to describe actions that have already happened in the past. Students learn how verbs change when talking about past actions.

Some verbs follow a regular pattern by adding “-ed” (like played, worked), while others are irregular and change differently (like went, ate, sang). This worksheet helps students recognize and correctly use both types of verbs in sentences.

By practicing this topic, students are expected to:
• Identify correct past tense forms 
• Use past tense verbs in sentences 
• Understand the difference between correct and incorrect usage 
• Apply past tense in real-life contexts 

What’s In This Worksheet?

This English grammar worksheet for Grade 6 includes a variety of question types to build strong understanding:

1. Multiple choice questions where students choose the correct simple past tense form of sentences 
2. True or False statements to check whether sentences are correctly written in past tense 
3. Fill in the blanks to practice forming past tense verbs 
4. Sentence rewriting tasks where present tense sentences are changed into past tense 
5. Paragraph completion to apply past tense in a real-life story context 

These activities help students practice both recognition and application, making it useful for exams and daily writing.

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, And Tips

Definitions:
Simple past tense is used for actions that already happened.

Examples from the worksheet:
“I ate an apple.” 
“She went to the market.” 
“They played football yesterday.” 
“He worked at the office.” 
“We visited the museum yesterday.” 

These examples show how verbs change when talking about the past.

Techniques:
• Choose the correct verb form carefully in multiple choice questions 
• Identify time clues like “yesterday,” “last night,” or “last week” 
• Check if the verb matches the subject and tense 
• Practice rewriting sentences from present to past 

Quick learning tips:
• Regular verbs often end with “-ed” 
• Irregular verbs must be remembered through practice 
• Read sentences fully before choosing an answer 
• Practice writing your own past tense sentences 

Why Is It Important To Learn This?

Learning the simple past tense is important because it helps students clearly talk about things that already happened. It improves storytelling and helps in writing about daily activities, events, and experiences.

For Grade 6 students, mastering this topic builds a strong grammar foundation. It also helps avoid common mistakes in exams and improves overall communication skills.

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

This knowledge will help students in many areas:

• Writing answers in exams correctly 
• Describing past events in essays and paragraphs 
• Participating in class discussions 
• Understanding stories and passages 

It is also useful in everyday communication when talking about past experiences.

How To Use This Worksheet?

Follow these steps to get the best results from this worksheet:

1. Attempt all questions independently without help 
2. Read each sentence carefully before answering 
3. Review your answers after completing the worksheet 
4. Compare your responses with the answer key 

The solutions follow the exact worksheet order, so students should compare answers carefully and correct their mistakes.

Important Tips And Tricks

1. Always look for time indicators like “yesterday” or “last night” 
2. Do not mix present tense with past tense in the same sentence 
3. Remember irregular verbs such as “went,” “ate,” and “sang” 
4. Read each option carefully in multiple choice questions 
5. Practice rewriting sentences to improve accuracy 
6. In paragraph tasks, ensure all verbs are in past tense 
7. Avoid rushing—small mistakes can change the meaning 
8. Examiners expect correct verb forms and complete sentences 

Complete Answer Key

Choose the correct Simple past tense form of the following sentences.

1. I ate an apple. 
2. She went to the market. 
3. They played football yesterday. 
4. He worked at the office. 
5. We visited the museum yesterday. 
6. She danced at the party. 
7. He read a book yesterday. 
8. She painted a picture. 
9. He went to the park yesterday. 
10. They sang a song. 

Write True or False: Each sentence uses the Simple past tense correctly.

1. True 
2. False 
3. False 
4. True 
5. True 
6. False 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. False 

Fill in the blanks with the correct Simple past tense form of the verb.

1. drove 
2. watched 
3. went 
4. did 
5. played 
6. ate 
7. wrote 
8. baked 
9. watched 
10. cleaned 


Rewrite the sentences by changing the tense as directed.

1. They ate lunch at noon. 
2. He ran every morning. 
3. They visited the museum every month. 
4. She played the piano every day. 
5. We studied in the library. 
6. He read books every day. 
7. They walked to school every day. 
8. She taught math every day. 
9. She liked to swim every weekend. 
10. He went to the park every day. 

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the Past Simple Tense.

went, bought, met, talked, left, rained, reached, was, got, changed, helped, told, waited, saw, talked, began, tried, looked 

This Grade 6 English grammar worksheet on Simple Past Tense (Regular & Irregular) is a great way to build confidence and accuracy in using past tense verbs. With consistent practice, students can improve both their grammar skills and their ability to express past events clearly.

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