My Day At Home: Answering With Past Simple (Verb 2)

Hey guys! Today, I'm going to share what my day at home looked like, using the past simple tense, which means we'll be focusing on verb 2 forms. This is a great way to practice English grammar and vocabulary, plus you get a peek into my daily life. So, let's dive in and I'll walk you through my day, step-by-step, all in the past tense.

A Morning in the Past Tense

My morning started (start – started) like most days, but let's talk about it in the past tense. The first thing I did (do – did) was wake (wake – woke) up at around 7 AM. I'm not really a morning person, so I usually lay (lie – lay) in bed for a few minutes, scrolling through my phone. Then, I got (get – got) up and went (go – went) to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. After that, I went (go - went) to the kitchen. I felt (feel - felt) a rumble in my tummy, so I knew I had to eat something. I decided (decide - decided) to make (make - made) myself some breakfast. Usually, I have (have - had) toast with avocado and a cup of coffee. This morning, I opted (opt - opted) for scrambled eggs and a glass of orange juice. It tasted (taste - tasted) delicious! After breakfast, I felt (feel - felt) more awake and ready to start the day. I cleaned (clean - cleaned) up the kitchen, washed (wash - washed) the dishes, and put (put - put) everything away. It felt (feel - felt) good to have a clean space before starting my work. I think starting the day with a clean and organized space really helped (help - helped) me to be more productive throughout the day.

Remember, using the past simple helps us describe completed actions in the past. We use the base form of the verb for regular verbs and add "-ed", like "cleaned" and "decided". For irregular verbs, we use a different form altogether, like "went" instead of "goed".

Mid-Day Activities Using Verb 2

After finishing breakfast and cleaning up, I moved (move - moved) on to my work. I work (work - worked) from home, so my commute is pretty short – just a few steps to my home office! I sat (sit - sat) down at my desk and checked (check - checked) my emails. There were (be - were) quite a few messages to go through, so I spent (spend - spent) some time reading and replying to them. I also had (have - had) a few meetings scheduled for the morning. I attended (attend - attended) a virtual meeting with my team where we discussed (discuss - discussed) the progress of our current projects. It was (be - was) productive and we made (make - made) some important decisions. Following that, I worked (work - worked) on a presentation that I needed to give (give - gave) later in the week. I researched (research - researched) the topic, gathered (gather - gathered) data, and created (create - created) some slides. I found (find - found) the process quite engaging, and I lost (lose - lost) track of time. Before I knew it, it was (be - was) lunchtime. I decided (decide - decided) to take a break and eat (eat - ate) something. I walked (walk - walked) to the kitchen and made (make - made) myself a sandwich. I chose (choose - chose) turkey and cheese on whole wheat bread. I also grabbed (grab - grabbed) an apple and a glass of water. I ate (eat - ate) my lunch at my desk while I watched (watch - watched) a video on YouTube. It was (be - was) a nice way to relax and recharge before getting back to work.

Remember, the key here is to think about actions completed in the past. We aren't just talking about what we do, but what we did. This is where mastering Verb 2, the past simple form, becomes super important for telling stories and sharing experiences.

Afternoon Adventures (Still in Verb 2!)

After lunch, I felt (feel - felt) refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of my workday. I spent (spend - spent) the afternoon working on a different project. I had (have - had) to write a report, so I focused (focus - focused) on gathering information and organizing my thoughts. I wrote (write - wrote) the introduction, the body paragraphs, and the conclusion. It took (take - took) me a few hours, but I was (be - was) happy with the final result. Once I finished (finish - finished) the report, I proofread (proofread - proofread) it carefully to make sure there were (be - were) no errors. I corrected (correct - corrected) a few typos and made (make - made) some minor edits. Then, I submitted (submit - submitted) the report to my boss. After that, I checked (check - checked) my emails one last time and responded (respond - responded) to any urgent messages. I organized (organize - organized) my files and cleared (clear - cleared) off my desk. I felt (feel - felt) a sense of accomplishment as I finished (finish - finished) my work for the day. Around 5 PM, I decided (decide - decided) to wrap up my work. I shut (shut - shut) down my computer and left (leave - left) my home office. I felt (feel - felt) a sense of relief as I stepped (step - stepped) away from my desk. It's always nice to have the workday behind you! This is where we can really see how the past simple tense brings our day to life. Think about how different it sounds to say, "I work on a report," versus "I worked on a report." The latter paints a clear picture of a completed action, a task finished in the past.

Evening Escapades: Past Simple Style

In the evening, I wanted (want - wanted) to relax and unwind. First, I decided (decide - decided) to go for a walk. I put (put - put) on my sneakers and headed (head - headed) out the door. I walked (walk - walked) around my neighborhood, enjoying the fresh air and the peaceful atmosphere. It was (be - was) a beautiful evening, and I felt (feel - felt) grateful to live in such a nice place. When I got (get - got) back home, I felt (feel - felt) hungry, so I started (start - started) to prepare dinner. I decided (decide - decided) to make pasta with tomato sauce and vegetables. I chopped (chop - chopped) the vegetables, cooked (cook - cooked) the pasta, and heated (heat - heated) up the sauce. It smelled (smell - smelled) delicious! After dinner, I cleaned (clean - cleaned) up the kitchen. I washed (wash - washed) the dishes and wiped (wipe - wiped) down the counters. Then, I relaxed (relax - relaxed) on the couch and watched (watch - watched) some TV. I watched (watch - watched) a few episodes of my favorite show. I also spent (spend - spent) some time reading a book. It was (be - was) a nice way to unwind before bed. Before going to bed, I brushed (brush - brushed) my teeth, washed (wash - washed) my face, and put (put - put) on my pajamas. I set (set - set) my alarm for the next morning and got (get - got) into bed. I felt (feel - felt) tired but content. I closed (close - closed) my eyes and drifted (drift - drifted) off to sleep. And just like that, my day ended (end - ended). It's funny how quickly a day can pass! By focusing on the past simple, we can recount these moments and bring them to life for others. This practice not only strengthens our grammar but also our ability to tell engaging stories.

So there you have it, guys! That's a look at my day at home, all told using verb 2. I hope this gave you some good examples of how to use the past simple tense to describe your own activities. Try it out yourself – think about what you did yesterday, or even earlier today, and tell the story using verb 2. It's a fantastic way to improve your English skills and share your experiences with others. What did you do today? Let me know in the comments below!