Grammar · Worksheet

Past Simple vs. Past Continuous Worksheet

A focused Grammar Spy™ worksheet that helps students decode the difference between past simple and past continuous. Students complete targeted practice, then apply both tenses in extended writing — ideal for ELD/ESL secondary classrooms.

What’s included

  • Side-by-side timeline visual
  • Controlled and free-practice tasks
  • Mini writing prompt
  • Answer key

Learning goals

  • Distinguish past simple from past continuous
  • Use both tenses accurately in context
  • Edit own writing for tense consistency