The question "Did he break the mirror on purpose?" is used to ask if someone intentionally broke a mirror. The phrase "on purpose" means not by accident, but with a reason or goal in mind. This topic helps learners understand how to talk about intentional actions in the past.
Examples:
Did she say that on purpose?
Did they forget your name on purpose?
Did you take my pen on purpose?
It’s a good way to talk about actions and whether people meant to do them or not.
GRAMMAR
Focus: Past Simple Question + Intentional Action
Structure:
Did + subject + base verb + object + on purpose?
Examples:
Did he break the mirror on purpose?
Did you leave the door open on purpose?
Did they arrive late on purpose?
Past Simple of Regular and Irregular Verbs
Regular: work → worked
Irregular: break → broke
Important Phrase: on purpose = intentionally
VOCABULARY
Break – to damage something so it cannot work or is in pieces
Mirror – a glass surface that shows your reflection
On purpose – doing something intentionally
Accident – something that happens without planning
Angry – feeling mad or upset
Careful – paying attention to avoid a mistake
Mess – a dirty or untidy situation
Explain – to make something clear
Truth – something that is real or correct
Lie – something that is not true
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Was it on purpose?
It was an accident.
I didn’t mean to.
I’m sorry, it wasn’t on purpose.
Tell me the truth.
Be honest with me.
That was not okay.
He looked angry.
She did it with a reason.
I think it was planned.
SENTENCES
Positive:
He broke the mirror.
She did it on purpose.
Negative:
He didn’t break it on purpose.
They didn’t do it intentionally.
Questions:
Did he break the mirror on purpose?
Did you push me on purpose?
Answers:
Yes, I think he did.
No, it was an accident.
CONVERSATION
Mia: What happened in the hallway?
Leo: Someone broke the big mirror near the stairs.
Mia: Oh no! That mirror was expensive.
Leo: I know. People say Alex did it.
Mia: Did he break the mirror on purpose?
Leo: I don’t know. Some people think he was angry.
Mia: Maybe it was an accident.
Leo: Maybe, but he walked away without saying anything.
Mia: Hmm... that doesn’t look good. Did anyone talk to him?
Leo: Not yet. The teacher wants to ask him about it.
Mia: I hope it wasn’t on purpose.
Leo: Me too.
Long READING
Yesterday at school, something surprising happened. During the lunch break, a loud sound came from the hallway. Everyone turned to look. The big mirror near the lockers was broken. There was glass on the floor. A few students said they saw Jake standing next to the mirror just before it broke.
Mr. Davis, the teacher, asked Jake if he broke the mirror. Jake said, "Yes, I did, but it was an accident. I didn’t see my backpack hit it." Mr. Davis asked again, "Did you break the mirror on purpose?" Jake shook his head. He looked nervous but honest.
Later, the school checked the security cameras. They saw Jake turning quickly and his backpack hitting the mirror. It really was an accident. Mr. Davis thanked Jake for telling the truth and reminded everyone to be more careful.
Questions:
What happened during the lunch break?
Who was near the mirror?
What did Jake say?
How did the school check the truth?
What was the final decision?
Answers:
A big mirror broke.
Jake was standing near it.
He said it was an accident.
They watched the security cameras.
It was an accident; Jake didn’t do it on purpose.
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