Talking about the past and the present

If we did something yesterday, we will probably not have to do it today. You can express these ideas using some simple structures. Study the following sentences.

I cleaned the windowpanes yesterday. I don’t have to clean them now.

I cooked the meals in the morning. I don’t have to cook them now.

I did my homework in the morning. I don’t have to do it now.

I learned my lessons yesterday. I don’t have to learn them now.

Exercise

Write similar sequels to the sentences given below.

1. I paid my taxes in March. ………………………………………………………… now.

2. I purchased my clothes when I went to the mall yesterday. ………………………………………………….. now.

3. I submitted my assignments yesterday. ………………………………………………… now.

4. I have already invited my friends. ………………………………………………….. now.

5. I paid the telephone bill yesterday. …………………………………………. now.

6. We painted the walls last month. …………………………………………. now.

7. The MPs met the Prime Minister yesterday. ………………………………………….. now.

8. She made all preparations yesterday. ……………………………………………… now.

Answers

1. I don’t have to pay them now.

2. I don’t have to purchase any clothes now.

3. I don’t have to submit them now.

4. I don’t have to invite them now.

5. I don’t have to pay it now.

6. We don’t have to paint them now.

7. They don’t have to meet him now.

8. She doesn’t have to do anything now.