Complete the sentences with one of the verbs
in the past simple.
1 Columbus
the Atlantic Ocean
in the 15th century. (invade/cross/change)
2 People
gold in South Africa
hundreds of years ago. (discover/invent/
invade)
3 The Romans
different countries
in Europe. (invent/invade /travel)
4 László Bíró
the ballpoint pen.
(discover/change/invent)
5 Norma Jean Baker
her name to
Marilyn Monroe. (invent/change /cross)
6 My grandparents
- (travel/
invade/like) to India last year.
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1. Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the 15th century.

2. People discovered gold in South Africa hundreds of years ago.

3. The Romans invaded different countries in Europe.

4. László Bíró invented the ballpoint pen.

5. Norma Jean Baker changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.

6. My grandparents traveled to India last year.