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EXERCISE
Use your dictionary to find the meaning of the following verbs and vocabulary words 
needed for this exercise before you begin. Write the words in your language in the space 
provided.
to load 
to appear 
to lock 
to attend 
to pick 
to convince 
to ask 
to climb 
sunset 
diver 
comb 
seafood 
arm 
maid 
apron 
tree 
true 
bubble 
thief 
wagon 
safe 
handcuffs 
earring 
roller-coaster
chipmunk 
ice-cream cone
rattlesnake
treasure chest 
Rewrite the following sentences using 
did
 and the simple form of the verb to create questions in the simple 
past tense. Don’t forget to include a question mark (?) in your answer.
1. You took a picture of the sunset. 
2. She locked the safe. 
3. They attended the funeral. 
4. Barry ordered seafood. 
5. The chipmunk climbed the tree. 
6. They rode the roller-coaster. 
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7. She made the earrings. 
8. The divers found a treasure chest. 
9. The baby blew bubbles in the bath. 
10. They loaded the wagon. 
11. The rattlesnake bit his arm. 
12. The policeman put handcuffs on the thief. 
13. She convinced you. 
14. You picked a flower for me. 
15. It appeared to be true. 
16. You asked a question. 
17. The maid ironed my apron. 
18. The dog licked my ice-cream cone. 
19. She drew a picture of a mermaid. 
20. Ravi lost his comb. 
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