Italian Imperfetto 300 A1 A2 Q A to Master Past Tense

What did you do every summer as a child Every summer I went to the sea with my grandparents What was your first teacher like My first teacher was very patient and kind Where did you live when you were young When I was young I lived in a house in the city center What did you usually eat for a snack I usually had bread and chocolate for a snack What was the weather like this morning yesterday Yesterday morning the sun was shining and it wasn't cold What time did you finish middle school All the students finish school at two o'clock What did you read before going to bed Before going to bed I often read adventure books Who was your best childhood friend My best childhood friend was named Marco Did you have a pet when you were young Yes when I was young I had a loyal dog named Leo What were you and your friends doing at the park My friends and I played soccer for hours What was your old office like My old office was small but very bright Where did you usually go on vacation We usually went to the mountains to go skiing What did you think about your new job at first At first I thought it was a very difficult job Why were you crying when you fell I was crying because my knee hurt a lot What did you watch on television on Saturday nights I always watched cartoons on Saturday nights Did you already know how to speak English by the age of ten No at ten years old I still couldn't speak English What did your grandmother cook for Sunday My grandmother always used to cook homemade lasagna How did you feel before the exam Before the exam I felt very nervous and tense Where did your father work in the 1990s In the 1990s my father worked at a bank What music did you listen to during your adolescence During adolescence I mostly listened to rock music What time did you wake up during holidays During the holidays I always woke up very late What did Maria do while you were studying While I was studying Maria was watching a movie Was Eri good at math in school No I was rather bad at math Why didn't you answer your phone yesterday I wasn't answering because I was in the shower What was the name of your first cat My first cat was named Birba What did you drink for breakfast as a kid As a kid I always drank a glass of cold milk What did you cook for dinner at home At my house my mother almost always did the cooking Where did you want to live when you grew up When I grew up I wanted to live in a foreign city How old were you in 2000 In 2000 I was exactly ten years old What were the streets of your city like The streets in my city were very narrow and old What did you do when the power went out The lights went out while I was having dinner Did you like going to school Yes I really liked it because I got to see my friends What did you carry in your backpack every day In my backpack I carried many books and my diary Who cleaned your room when you were a teenager When I was a teenager I cleaned my own room Do you have a red car in your family No our family car was dark blue What did your grandfather always say My grandfather always used to say that patience is a virtue Where did you spend your afternoons after classes I spent the afternoon in the library studying Did you get tired easily when you ran Yes I tired out quickly because I wasn't trained What was the dress you wore to the party like The dress I wore was elegant and black What did you dream of becoming as a child As a child I dreamed of becoming an astronaut What were you doing when I called you I was cooking dinner when you called What was the weather like in Sicily in August In Sicily the heat in August was scorching Why didn’t you ever go out in the evenings I never went out because I had to study a lot What did you write in your secret diary In my diary I wrote down all my thoughts Who did you usually meet at the bar I often ran into my old colleagues at the bar Where did you put the house keys I always put my keys in a tray by the entrance Were you happy to move to the city Yes I was very happy to change my life What did you buy at the neighborhood market I bought fresh fruit and vegetables at the market What time did you go to bed in winter In winter I used to go to bed around ten o'clock What were you looking for in the closet yesterday Yesterday I was looking for my heavy wool sweater How was the sea water this morning The seawater was incredibly clear and very cold Who helped you with your homework My older brother often helped me What did you prefer to eat for lunch For lunch I preferred eating a plate of pasta Why were you running so fast earlier I was running because I was afraid of missing the train Where did you keep your old toys I kept the toys in a box in the attic What did you wish for your birthday For my birthday I wanted a new bicycle What were the prices like in stores back then Then prices in stores were much lower Who was driving the car during the trip My father always drove during the trip What did you hope to find in the package I hoped to find the gift I had asked for Why were you smiling while reading that message I was smiling because it was a very sweet message What did you do every afternoon after school Every afternoon I played soccer with my friends What was your grandparents' house like in the countryside The house was large and had a flower-filled garden What did you usually eat for breakfast when you were a child I usually ate cookies and drank warm milk Where did you go on vacation when you were a teenager We were always heading to a small mountain village Who was your favorite actor as a kid My favorite actor was a very funny man What was the weather like during that long winter It often snowed and the cold was terrible At what time did you usually start studying in the evenings I’d start studying around five in the afternoon What did you always carry in your bag I always carried a book and a small diary How did Maria feel during the journey Maria felt enthusiastic and kept gazing out the window What cartoons did you watch as a child I always watched cartoons about robots Where did your parents work in the 1980s My parents worked in a large factory What were your elementary school classmates like My classmates were friendly and were always playing together What did you think about that difficult situation I thought there wasn't a quick solution Why did you never go out during the week I wasn't going out because I needed to rest for work What did you write in your letters to your friends I wrote about my dreams and my days Who cooked the Sunday lunch at your house My aunt always cooked the Sunday lunch What music did you listen to in your room I was listening to jazz music and reading lots of comics What was the weather like in your hometown The weather was mild and it rarely rained in summer What did you want to do when you grew up I always wanted to travel the world and become a pilot Where did you used to put your savings as a child I put the coins into a ceramic piggy bank Were you happy when you lived in Rome Yes I was very happy and often walked through the city center What did your teachers say about your performance They said I was good at it but I didn’t study much What did the sea look like at dawn The sea appeared calm and the water was transparent What did you drink when you went to the bar with your friends I always had an orange soda with lots of ice Who was cleaning the house while you were at work While I was at work a woman was cleaning the rooms Where did you keep the old family photographs We kept the photos in a box above the wardrobe Why didn't you ever answer my calls I wasn't answering because I was always sleeping in the afternoon What was the atmosphere like during the Christmas celebrations The atmosphere was magical and everyone was kinder What were you looking for every time you went up to the attic I was looking for my old toys and comic books How old were you when you were in high school I was between 14 and 19 years old What did you dream of becoming when you grew up I used to dream of becoming a famous architect What was your first bicycle like My first bicycle was red and had training wheels What did you do at the beach during the summer We built huge sandcastles near the shore Who used to read you fairy tales before bedtime My father always used to read me stories about animals Where did you keep your most important secrets I used to write to him in a notebook I hid under the bed What was your first dog's personality like My dog was very energetic and ran all day long What did your parents drink for dinner My parents always drank a little red wine What time did the birthday party end The party usually ended around 7 p m What did you wear on school trips I always wore blue tracksuits and sneakers Who used to prepare snacks for you and your brothers Mother was making bread butter and jam for everyone Where did you used to play when it rained When it rained I'd play with my toy cars in the garage What was your bedroom like as a teenager My room was full of posters of music groups What did you think about homework during the holidays I thought there were too many and very boring Who was steering the boat when you went to the lake My maternal grandfather always drove us to the lake What were you looking at out the train window I watched the trees and hills whiz by How did you feel on your first day of school I felt a little shy and was looking for my mother's hand What did you eat during the picnics in the park We were eating ham sandwiches and seasonal fruit Who was your lab partner in middle school My lab partner was named Elena and she was friendly Where did you hide the sweets you couldn't eat I kept it hidden inside an old backpack in the closet What did the teacher say when you arrived late The teacher said I needed to be more punctual What was the air like in the mountains early in the morning The air was crisp and fragrant with pine What would you do if you couldn't fall asleep If I couldn't sleep I'd mentally count the pebbles Who decided which movies to watch at the cinema He usually picked my older brother Where did you buy fresh bread every morning We used to buy bread from the bakery on the corner of the street What did you wish to receive for Christmas I've always wanted to get an electric train set What flavor was the ice cream you always used to get The gelato tasted of cream and fresh strawberries Who used to take you to soccer practice My uncle took me in his old car What were the cats doing in the garden at home The cats were sleeping in the sun atop the stone wall What did you used to do on autumn afternoons on Sundays We’d spend the afternoon at home playing cards What did you write on the board during the break I wrote the names of my classmates and drew pictures What was your favorite singer's voice like Her voice was incredibly sweet and remarkably powerful What did you used to bring for lunch when you worked in the office I'd bring a rice salad or fresh fruit Who helped you clean the garden in spring My cousin who lived near me helped me Where did you go when you wanted to be alone I'd run into the woods behind my parents' house How did you feel when you won a match I felt immense joy and celebrated with my friends What was the uniform you wore for work It was gray and had my name on the pocket Who used to iron the shirts every Saturday morning My sister always ironed the shirts What did you watch on television after dinner After dinner I used to watch TV quiz shows with my family Where did you put the decorations after the holidays We kept them in large cardboard boxes in the basement What did you think of the city where you lived I thought it was too noisy and crowded Who would open the door when the bell rang My dog always did barking loudly How did the moon appear on summer nights The moon appeared enormous and extremely bright in the sky What did you drink to refresh yourself during the afternoon I drank homemade lemonade very sweet Did you used to go buy newspapers on Sundays I'd go to the newsstand in the main square What did you do for fun with your brothers We made up adventure games in the hallway What did your grandmother's kitchen smell like It smelled of sauce and freshly baked bread Who decided the menu for special occasions My grandfather always decided the menu What did you hope to find under the Christmas tree I was hoping to find the building blocks box Where did you keep the comb and toothbrush I kept it in a glass jar above the sink What were you looking for in the woods during your walks I was looking for chestnuts mushrooms and small colorful stones What were you preparing for the guests' breakfast I always used to make hot coffee and homemade cakes Where did you put your bicycle in the evenings I kept it in a small storage closet beneath the stairs Who taught you to swim in the sea My grandfather taught me to swim with great patience What was the river water like in summer The river water was icy cold but extremely clear What did you bring when you went to visit your aunt I always carried a bouquet of flowers or some chocolates Who played the piano in your building A girl on the third floor played every afternoon Did you go buy notebooks for school I used to buy them at a stationery store near the square What did you eat during car trips He always ate dry cookies or apples What was the road like that led into town The road was very narrow and full of pebbles Who cleaned the windowpanes every Saturday My brother was teasing me while I was organizing the books What did your parents say about your report card They said I was good but that I could do better Where did you spend your time when you skipped class I used to spend time at the park reading comics What did you do when you felt sad as a child When I was sad I would hug my stuffed bear Who decided which channel to watch on television My father usually made the decision because he was the eldest What did the freshly baked bread taste like The flavor was delicious and the crust was crisp What were you looking for among the pages of the old books I was looking for old photographs or forgotten dried flowers Where did you keep the money you received from your grandparents I kept it in a metal box on my desk Who helped you choose your clothes in the morning He chose his own clothes ever since I was little What did you drink when it was very cold outside I drank a cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream What was the lighting like in your old room The room was dark because the window was small Where were you running to hide from your friends I ran after the large tree in the courtyard What did you write on the postcards you sent home I wrote that the place was beautiful and I was having a great time Who was packing the pool bag I used to prepare the bag every Monday morning What was your relationship like with your neighbor The relationship was friendly and we always said hello to each other What did you do when you finished working late I was walking slowly home to relax a bit Where did you used to put the flowers you picked from the lawn I placed him on a silver tray in the living room Who taught you the rules of board games My older sister would calmly explain everything to me What did you dream of when you closed your eyes at night I dreamed of flying above the clouds and seeing the world What did the sound of rain on the roof sound like The noise was soothing and helped me fall asleep Where did you go for dinner to celebrate your birthday We always went to a pizzeria near the harbor What did you bring in your backpack for going hiking in the mountains I carried a water bottle a map and a sweater Who took care of the plants on the balcony at home My mother tended to the plants every morning early What was the scent of the sea like in winter The scent was strong and the air was very salty What did you do when you lost your house keys I was calling my mother and waiting by the main gate Where did you keep your muddy boots I kept it outside the door on a mat Who cut your hair when you were a child They took me to a barber who talked nonstop What did you think of high school at first I thought the subjects were very interesting What were the seats like on the old bus The seats were hard and a dark green color What did you read on Sunday mornings in bed I was reading the sports newspaper or some magazine Where did you put your shoes when you came back from the park I placed it neatly in the shoe rack by the entrance Who used to do the big shopping once a month My parents did the shopping together What was it like to run across the grass It was a feeling of freedom and great joy What were you trying to learn during the summer I was trying to learn how to play the classical guitar Where did you hang your favorite drawings I stuck notes on the fridge door with magnets Who used to make coffee for the whole family My father used to make coffee with the large moka pot What did you used to say to your friends before leaving I said I'd miss all of you so much What was the smell of rain on hot pavement like It was a distinctive smell I really liked Where did you look for inspiration for your stories I was seeking inspiration by watching people on the street What did you bring as a gift to weddings I always carried a silver item for the house Who made sure the lights were turned off She always checked on me before I went to bed What did you do when you had a free afternoon I used to read comics or ride my bike with my cousin What was your school uniform like The shirt was dark blue with a white collar Where did you put the toys after you finished playing I used to lock everyone inside a large wooden trunk Who fixed the broken things in your house My grandfather fixed everything using his old tools What did you eat for lunch during the break I was eating a sandwich carefully made by my mother What was your first teacher's personality like My teacher was very strict but also fair What did you write on the slate boards I wrote down numbers and performed arithmetic calculations Who decided the destinations for the summer trips She usually picked mine after reading the catalogs Where did you keep the goldfish you won at the fair I kept it in a glass jar on the cabinet How did you feel when it snowed for the first time I was overwhelmed with incredible wonder and rushed outside What was the taste of the strawberries from your garden like The strawberries were incredibly sweet and smelled of sunshine Who taught you to cook the traditional dishes My grandmother taught me the secrets of humble cooking What did you do if you didn't understand the history lesson I asked my lab partner for explanations Where did you go skiing during the Christmas holidays We always went to a small town in the Alps What were the seats like in the cinema in your neighborhood The seats were red velvet and a bit uncomfortable What did you drink to warm up after an afternoon outdoors He always drank a hot tea with plenty of lemon Who washed the dishes after the big family dinners My uncles were washing the dishes while we played What did you hope to become when you gazed at the stars I used to dream of becoming an astronomer and studying the planets Where did you hide the spare keys to the gate I hid them under a clay pot by the entrance What was the air quality like in the countryside The air was fresh and the scent of flowers lingered in the breeze What did you carefully look at in museums I was admiring the old paintings and the marble statues Who was riding the scooter when you two went out together My friend always carried it for me since I didn’t have the permit Where did you used to put the clothes that no longer fit you We used to put them in bags to give to poor children What did you say when you lost a board game I said that next time I'd definitely win What was it like walking on the hot sand It was a pleasant sensation but slightly burned the feet Who lit the fire in the fireplace during winter My father would light the fire every evening around six What did you buy with the first money you saved I always used to buy new light music records Where did you keep the emergency flashlight I kept it in the first drawer of the kitchen What was the light like on your desk lamp The light was yellow and created a warm atmosphere What did you do to pass the time during long trips I counted the red cars we passed on the road Who took you to the playground on Saturday mornings He used to take me with him while my parents were working What were you trying to avoid when you were at school I was trying to avoid geography quizzes Where did you put your backpack when you got home I always kept it leaning on the chair next to the door What was the sound of the wind like among the tree leaves It was a soft sound like a whisper What did you bring for a snack on your outings I carried some dried fruit and a fruit juice Who prepared the gift packages for birthdays I used to make them for him with colored paper and shiny ribbons How did you feel when watching a horror movie I was really scared and covered my eyes with my hands Where did you used to run to train a bit I used to run along the riverbank What did your first car look like It was a small old white car What did you eat when you were really hungry in the afternoon I ate bread with a thin layer of honey on top Who cleaned the attic once a year We all celebrated together during Easter vacation What did you think about people who talk too much I thought they were boring and tried to sneak away Where did you keep the gardening tools We kept him in a little wooden hut at the bottom of the lawn What did the church bell sound like The sound was loud and marked the passing hours of the day What did you do when your parents weren't around I invited my friends over and we played music loudly Who was setting the table for breakfast I used to prepare it myself because I always woke up very early Where did you go fishing with your grandfather We were heading to the dock at the harbor where the water was deep What did you give your mother for her birthday I always gave her a drawing I made at school What was the weather like during your childhood summers The weather was extremely hot and it hardly ever rained Who used to check your homework before you went to bed He watched over my older brother very carefully What did you do when you finished your homework early He'd immediately rush out into the yard to play with the neighbors What was the lawn like after the rain The grass was damp fragrant and a brilliant green Where did you put your muddy shoes I always left them out on the balcony to dry Who taught you how to tend the garden in summer My grandfather used to teach me how to water plants What did you eat when you went to visit your grandparents He always ate a slice of apple pie What was the atmosphere like in the library during winter The atmosphere was silent and it was quite hot Where did you keep your old favorite comics I kept it carefully on a high shelf Who fixed the chain on your bicycle He used to fix it with his hands greasy from oil What did you write in your Italian essays at school I wrote about my travels and my daydreams What was the scent of the flowers like in spring The scent was incredibly sweet and filled the entire house Where did you used to buy candy as a child I was going to a small shop near the church Who helped you inflate the balloons for the party My sister helped me by blowing hard How did you feel when you looked at the old photo albums I felt a slight nostalgia for the past What was the sea like when there was strong wind The sea was rough and the waves were extremely high Where did you hide the remote control as a joke I always hid it among the sofa cushions Who prepared tea in the afternoon for the guests My mother used to prepare it using the nice cups What were you trying to catch in the garden with the net I was trying to catch colorful butterflies or small insects What was the path leading to the beach like The path was dusty and lined with shrubs Where did you put your scarf and gloves when you came inside He hung it on the coat rack near the entrance Who used to tell you scary stories about the forest My cousin used to tell ghost and witch stories What did you drink for dinner when you were really tired I only drank a glass of warm milk What did the bell from your old house sound like The sound was sharp and echoed through every room Where did you spend your Easter holidays each year I always took it with me to the countryside with my uncles Who picked the music for long trips He always chose who sat in the front seat What did you want to do when you watched the airplanes I longed to travel to distant and mysterious lands What color were the leaves in autumn The leaves were orange red and very dry Where did you keep the wood supplies for the fireplace We kept her in a shed sheltered from the rain Who cleaned the canary's cage every morning I used to clean it before going to school What did you do if it rained and you couldn't go out I drew on sheets of paper or played with building blocks What was your first employer's personality like He was a serious man but thoughtful toward everyone Where did you put the fresh flowers you bought at the market I placed it in a blue vase at the center of the table Who used to take you to the stadium on Sunday afternoons My father used to take me to see our team What did you used to eat as a bedtime snack I'd have a yogurt or a seasonal fruit What was the pool water temperature like The water was cool and very pleasant on the skin Where did you hide the coins you found on the street I kept them in a hidden metal box Who used to make hot chocolate for afternoon snacks Grandma did with lots of coa and sugar What were you looking at with curiosity in the shop windows downtown I was looking at the new models of electric trains What was the view like from your bedroom window You could see the rooftops of houses and the hills Did you used to go for a walk on Sunday mornings I used to walk along the tree-lined avenue Who made sure I had everything in my backpack My mother always checked my books and notebooks How did you feel when listening to your favorite song I felt a surge of energy and started dancing What was the smell of new book pages like It was the scent of printing one I really loved Where did you keep your diary with your secret thoughts I kept it under the mattress for safety Who helped you assemble the new furniture My uncle helped me—he was very skilled What did you used to say to your friends when saying goodbye I'd say we'd see each other the next day What did the freshly picked cherries taste like The cherries were juicy and very sweet Did you used to put your glasses on before going to bed I always placed them on the nightstand next to the lamp Who was standing in line to buy theater tickets My brother was he had a lot of patience What would you do if you couldn't solve a problem I'd ask my father or a teacher for help What was your handwriting like in elementary school My handwriting was big and a bit shaky Where did you go to find peace when you sought silence I'd go to the attic where no one would bother me Who packed their suitcase before departure Each person calmly packed their own suitcase What did you eat on special family occasions We had roast meat with baked potatoes How was the sunset light on the sea The light was golden and the water seemed on fire Where did you keep your winter candle supply We kept them in a drawer of the sideboard Who used to ring the bell to scare you for fun They were my friends who would immediately run off What did you bring when you went hiking I carried sturdy boots and plenty of fresh water What was your favorite singer's voice like It was deep and very moving Where did you put the mail that arrived every day I put it in a wicker basket on the cabinet Who accompanied you to the train station She drove me there in her blue car