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Unit 2
Activity 5b: Complete the text by writing the verbs in brackets in the
Past Simple Tense.
On Christmas morning, the children quickly ___________________ (to unwrap) their presents
and rushed out to play. Shaad kicked the ball in the garden. He shouted with joy every time he
scored a goal. Suddenly, Shaad’s ball ___________________ (to roll) through the open gate
towards the road. “Oh no!” he __________________ (to cry out), running after it as fast as he
could. “I hope a vehicle does not drive over it.” He ____________________ (to see) many cars
drive past but __________________ (to see) not _______________ his ball.
“Is this what you are looking for?” someone asked. Shaad ________________(to see) a boy
of his age holding his ball. “Yes, it is,” Shaad ______________ (to say), happy to have his ball
back. “Thank you very much. This is my Christmas gift and I was afraid I had lost it.”
He then asked the boy, “What did you receive for Christmas?” “Nothing,” __________________
(to reply) the boy. “My parents do not have enough money to buy us toys.
They ________________ (to give) us ten rupees. I am going to buy some sweets for my sister.
I want Christmas to be special for her.”
Shaad ____________________ (to feel) very sorry for the
boy and his sister. “Please come and play with me and my
sister. We have toys that make us happy but sharing them
with you will make us happier. Games are more fun when
we play with friends!”