Past possession refers to having owned or held something in the past. This can include people, things, skills, and emotions. 
గత స్వాధీనత అనేది గతంలో ఏదైనా కలిగి ఉండటం లేదా కలిగి ఉండటాన్ని సూచిస్తుంది. ఇందులో వ్యక్తులు, విషయాలు, నైపుణ్యాలు మరియు భావోద్వేగాలు ఉంటాయి. 

Helping action word: Had 

Skills: నైపుణ్యాలు
Persons: వ్యక్తులు
Things: విషయాలు 
Emotions: భావోద్వేగాలు 

Before practicing, connect with the emotion behind each sentence. This emotional bond will unlock a natural flow and enhance your speaking fluency.

Module 1: Simple Sentences

The representer + had + information

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• He had a blue bike.
• They had a fluffy cat.
• We had a picnic last summer.
• The school had a big playground . (పాఠశాలకు పెద్ద ఆట స్థలం ఉండేది.)
• I had a new book.
• She had a shiny ring.
• He had a tasty sandwich for lunch.
• They had a fun party.
• We had a cozy fireplace at home.

Module 2: Questions

In English, when forming questions in the past scenario, “did” is used as the helping action word, and the main action word (in this case, “have”) remains in its base form. 
The past scenario is indicated by “did,” so “have” does not change to “had.” 
However, in the answers, we directly use “had” to indicate the past scenario.

Question: Had
Answer: Had

Question: did + have
Answer: Had

Let’s Practice:

Question: What color was the ball she had? 
Answer: She had a red ball.  

Question: What did he have that was blue? 
Answer: He had a blue bike. 

Question: What was shiny that she had? 
Answer: She had shiny ring.

Question: What did they have? 
Answer: They had a fluffy cat.

Question: What did we have last summer? 
Answer: We had a picnic last summer.
 

Question: What did the school have? 
Answer: The school had a big playground.

Question: What did I have? 
Answer: I had a new book.

Question: What did she have that was shiny? 
Answer: She had a shiny ring.

Question: What did he have for lunch? 
Answer: He had a tasty sandwich for lunch.

Question: What kind of party did they have? 
Answer: They had a fun party.

Question: What did we have at home that was cozy? 
Answer: We had a cozy fireplace at home.

Module 3: Real-Life Situation

MY BICYCLE

• My old bicycle had a sturdy frame. 
• It had red paint and black handles. 
• The bike had a small basket in the front. 
• It also had a bell and a comfortable seat.

My Grandmother 

• My grandmother had a beautiful garden.
• She had a cozy rocking chair.
• My grandmother had a collection of antique vases.
• She had a warm quilt that she made herself.
• My grandmother had a vintage sewing machine.
• She had a shelf full of cookbooks.
• My grandmother had a silver tea set.
• She had a charming cottage by the lake.
• My grandmother had a lovely flower bed in her yard.
• She had a cherished family photo album.

My Favourite actor 

• My favorite actor had a charming smile.
• He had a collection of classic cars.
• He had a beautiful house by the beach.
• He had a stylish wardrobe.
• He had a personal gym at home.
• He had a pet dog named Max.
• He had a vintage watch collection.
• He had a private jet for traveling.
• He had a luxurious yacht.
• He had a great sense of humor.

Module 4:  Mixed concept Discussions

• My School 

My school was a wonderful place. It was located in a quiet neighborhood. The building was large and had spacious classrooms. We had a big playground where we played during recess. The library was filled with many books, and we had a computer lab with modern computers. Our school had a great science lab with all the necessary equipment. The teachers were very kind and supportive. Overall, my school was a place where I had many memorable experiences.

• Same passage with added information

My school was a wonderful place. It was located in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by tall trees and blooming flowers. The building was large and had spacious classrooms with big windows that let in plenty of sunlight. We had a big playground where we played during recess, with swings, slides, and a basketball court. The library was filled with many books, from fairy tales to science encyclopedias, and we had a computer lab with modern computers where we learned coding and typing. Our school had a great science lab with all the necessary equipment, including microscopes and chemistry sets, which made our experiments exciting. The art room was full of vibrant paints and brushes, and we often displayed our artwork in the hallways. The teachers were very kind and supportive, always encouraging us to do our best. Overall, my school was a place where I had many memorable experiences, made lifelong friends, and discovered my love for learning.

Video Assignment to complete by the next class

• Tell me about your Grand mother. (Past Possessions)
• Tell me about your school. ( Mixed concepts)

Guide for Natural Spoken English Video Assignments

• Understand deeply; don’t just memorize.
• Outline, don’t script. Use keywords/phrases, not full sentences.
• Practice speaking, not reading. Record yourself; focus on ideas, not exact words.
• Speak at a natural pace. Vary your intonation and stress.
• Maintain eye contact with the camera.
• Use natural body language and smile.
• Prioritize clear communication over perfection. Don’t dwell on minor errors.
• Think in English to avoid translation.
• Show genuine interest in your topic.
• Ensure clear audio (quiet environment) and good lighting on your face.
• Keep the camera stable and the background tidy.
• Review once for clarity and quality, but don’t over-critique.

All the best!