The sentence “I picked up my brother from school” is in the past simple tense and describes a completed action in the past. The phrasal verb "pick up" means to go and get someone from a place and take them somewhere else, usually by car or walking.
This sentence is useful in everyday conversations when you talk about:
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Past responsibilities (like taking care of a sibling)
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Daily routines and family life
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Transportation and timing
✅ Examples:
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I picked up my brother from school yesterday.
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She picked up her son at 3 p.m.
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We picked up the kids after the game.
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They didn’t pick him up on time.
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Did you pick up your sister yesterday?
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Past Simple – Affirmative Sentences
Structure:
Subject + past verb + complement
Examples:
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I picked up my brother from school.
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She called a taxi.
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They arrived at 4:00 p.m.
🔹 Past Simple – Negative Sentences
Structure:
Subject + didn’t + base verb + complement
Examples:
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I didn’t pick up my brother yesterday.
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She didn’t call the driver.
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They didn’t go to the school.
🔹 Past Simple – Questions
Structure:
Did + subject + base verb + complement?
Examples:
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Did you pick up your brother from school?
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Did he walk home?
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Did they go by car?
🔹 Other Relevant Grammar
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Present simple: I usually pick up my brother at 2 p.m.
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Present continuous: I’m picking him up now.
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Future with will: I will pick him up tomorrow.
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Future with going to: I’m going to pick him up at 3:30.
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Modal verbs: I can pick him up today. / You should pick him up on time.
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Prepositions: from, at, to, after
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pick up | To collect someone from a place |
| Brother | A male sibling |
| School | A place for learning |
| Yesterday | The day before today |
| Car | A vehicle used for transportation |
| Wait | To stay until something happens |
| On time | At the correct or scheduled time |
| Arrive | To reach a place |
| Late | After the expected or usual time |
| Parent | A mother or father |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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I picked him up at 3 p.m.
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She was waiting outside the school.
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Did you go by car?
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I didn’t arrive late.
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He was happy to see me.
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You must pick him up before 4 p.m.
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Can you go with me?
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We should leave now.
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It was a long walk.
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I’ll pick him up tomorrow.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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I picked up my brother from school.
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She picked up her son after lunch.
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They picked up the children from daycare.
🔹 Negative:
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I didn’t pick up my brother yesterday.
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He didn’t wait for me.
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We didn’t arrive on time.
🔹 Questions:
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Did you pick up your brother from school?
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Did she go by car?
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Did they arrive late?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, I did. He was waiting at the gate.
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No, I didn’t. My dad picked him up.
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Yes, she did. She drove there.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Alex: Hey, what did you do after class yesterday?
Marta: I picked up my brother from school.
Alex: Really? At what time?
Marta: Around 2:30 p.m. He finishes early on Mondays.
Alex: Did he wait long?
Marta: No, he was already at the gate when I arrived.
Alex: That’s nice of you. Do you always pick him up?
Marta: Not always. Sometimes my mom does it.
📖 READING
Title: A Busy Afternoon
Yesterday, Leo had a lot to do. He finished work at 2 p.m. and had to go to his brother’s school. His brother finishes classes at 2:30 p.m. and waits near the entrance.
Leo picked up his brother from school and they walked home together. It was a sunny day, and they stopped to buy some snacks. Leo was tired but happy to spend time with his brother.
Today, Leo’s mom is going to pick him up instead.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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What time did Leo finish work?
At 2 p.m. -
Where was his brother?
At the school entrance. -
Did Leo pick up his brother?
Yes, he did. -
What did they do on the way home?
They bought some snacks. -
Who will pick up the brother today?
Their mom will.
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