B. Reading comprehension/Conjugation (simple past)

In Part A, you revised the use of the simple past tense. Check your comprehension with this exercise, based on the article about William Shakespeare on pages 8-9 of English Now No 85. Complete the sentences using the verbs below, which are in the infinitive form. You will need to conjugate each verb in the simple past tense. Note: Some of the verbs are irregular.
to live / to begin / to have / to write / to get / to be / to spend / to buy / to die / to work / to take / to marry illustration
  1. William Shakespeare born in April 1564.
  2. William’s father, John, as a glove maker.
  3. John also part in local government.
  4. William’s mother, Mary, land from her father.
  5. The Shakespeares in Stratford-upon-Avon.
  6. As a child, William a lot of time exploring the countryside.
  7. William Anne Hathaway at the age of 18.
  8. William and Ann three children.
  9. William Shakespeare to write between 1585 and 1590.
  10. He over 150 Sonnets.
  11. In 1597, he a family property, called New Place.
  12. Shakespeare 400 years ago.


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