I DROPPED OFF THE PACKAGE AT THE POST OFFICE

When we drop off a package, we take it to a location like the post office to send it to someone. This is part of everyday life, especially when we shop online or send things to friends or family. The phrase “I dropped off the package at the post office” uses the past simple, because the action is finished.

💬 Examples:

I dropped off the package this morning.
She is dropping off a gift for her sister.
We are going to drop off the box tomorrow.
Will you drop off the letter after lunch?

In this topic, we’ll explore past actions, future plans, modal verbs, and common expressions related to mailing and errands.

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple

We use the past simple for actions that happened and finished in the past.

✅ I dropped off the package at 10 a.m.
❌ I don’t dropped off the package. → (Incorrect)
❓ Did you drop off the package?

Structure:

Affirmative: Subject + past verb
Negative: Subject + didn’t + base verb
Question: Did + subject + base verb?

2. Future with "will" and "going to"

Will: spontaneous decisions or promises
👉 I will drop off the letter later.
Going to: planned actions
👉 I’m going to drop off a package tomorrow.

3. Prepositions of place

at the post office
in the box
on the counter

4. Modal verbs

Can: I can help you carry the box.
Should: You should put the correct address.
Must: You must pay before sending the package.

🧾 VOCABULARY (10 palabras clave)

Word	Definition
Package	A box or envelope sent by mail
Post office	A place to send letters and packages
Stamp	A small piece of paper to show payment for mail
Envelope	A flat paper cover for letters
Address	Information about where to send the package
Mail	Letters and packages sent to someone
Drop off	To take something to a place and leave it there
Pick up	To go and get something from a place
Counter	A flat surface in a post office where workers help you
Delivery	The act of taking a package to its destination

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I dropped off the package at the post office.
Can you drop it off for me?
You should check the address before sending it.
Do you have a stamp?
I'm going to mail this today.
Will it arrive tomorrow?
It must be at the post office by 5 p.m.
You can pick it up after 3 p.m.

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive

I dropped off the package this morning.
He is going to the post office now.
We will send the letter tomorrow.

Negative

She didn’t drop off the envelope.
They aren’t going to send the package today.
I won’t forget to write the address.

Questions

Did you drop off the package?
Are you going to the post office?
Will it arrive before Friday?

Answers

Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Yes, it will. / No, it won’t.

🗣️ CONVERSATION

Lena: Hey Mark, did you drop off the package?
Mark: Yes, I dropped it off at the post office this morning.
Lena: Great! Did you use express delivery?
Mark: No, just standard. It should arrive in three days.
Lena: Perfect. I’m going to send a birthday card later today.
Mark: Do you need any stamps?
Lena: Yes, please. Can you get me two?
Mark: Sure! I’ll go after lunch.

📖 READING

“Mailing a Gift to Grandma”

Sophie wanted to send a birthday gift to her grandma. She bought a beautiful scarf and wrote a sweet letter. On Tuesday morning, she dropped off the package at the post office near her school. She wrote the correct address and used two stamps. The post office clerk was very kind and helped her with the forms.

Sophie asked, “When will it arrive?”
The clerk replied, “It will arrive in three to five days.”
Sophie smiled. She was happy her grandma would get the gift on time. Next week, she is going to call her grandma to ask if she liked the present.