KET Grammar: Present and Past Simple 3

Question 1

I _____ my keys this morning — I had to call a locksmith.

Accepted Answer

lost

Answer

'This morning' (referring to a completed event) calls for past simple: 'lost'.

Question 2

He _____ TV every evening before bed.

Accepted Answer

watches

Answer

A repeated daily habit in present simple with 'he' requires 'watches'.

Question 3

Which question is formed correctly?

Accepted Answer

Did she go to the party?

Answer

Past simple questions use 'Did' + subject + base verb: 'Did she go?'

Question 4

The train _____ at 9:15 every day.

Accepted Answer

leaves

Answer

Timetabled facts use present simple; third-person singular: 'leaves'.

Question 5

We _____ our grandmother last summer.

Accepted Answer

visited

Answer

'Last summer' indicates a completed past action, so 'visited' is correct.

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