"The apples were a little sour, but I liked them" is a sentence in the past simple tense. It describes an experience with food that was not perfect but still enjoyable. In English, we often use this structure to express balanced opinions — something might not be perfect, but we still like it.
For example:
The lemonade was very cold, but it was refreshing.
The soup was a bit salty, but I finished it.
The movie was long, but I enjoyed it.
This sentence is useful when talking about food, drinks, activities, or experiences.
🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)
Past Simple (was/were + adjective)
The apples were sour.
The weather was nice.
My shoes were dirty.
Adjective + but + positive opinion
It was a little sour, but I liked it.
It was cold, but we had fun.
It was noisy, but the food was good.
A little + adjective
A little sour, a little sweet, a little cold
The tea was a little hot.
📘 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Sour – A sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon.
Apple – A round fruit that is red, green, or yellow.
Liked – The past of like, meaning you enjoyed something.
Fruit – A sweet food that grows on trees or plants.
Taste – The flavor of food or drink.
Sweet – A sugary or pleasant flavor.
Crunchy – Making a loud sound when you bite it.
Juicy – Full of liquid.
Fresh – Recently picked or made; not old.
Healthy – Good for your body.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
It was a little sour.
But I liked it.
Not too sweet.
Very fresh!
I didn’t expect that flavor.
It surprised me, but it was good.
It wasn’t perfect, but I enjoyed it.
📝 SENTENCES
Positive:
The apples were fresh and tasty.
I liked the apples even though they were sour.
Negative:
The apples weren’t very sweet.
They were a little sour.
Questions:
Were the apples too sour?
Did you like the apples?
Answers:
No, they weren’t too sour. Just a little.
Yes, I liked them even though they were sour.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Anna: Hey, do you want an apple? I picked them this morning.
Leo: Sure! [Takes a bite] Hmm… the apples are a little sour.
Anna: Yeah, they’re not too sweet this time.
Leo: But I like them. They’re really fresh and crunchy.
Anna: I’m glad! They’re from the tree in my garden.
Leo: That’s great. I think sour apples are good for snacks.
Anna: And for making pies too!
Leo: Ooh, I’d love to try your apple pie sometime.
📖 Long READING
Last weekend, Tom visited his grandparents in the countryside. His grandmother gave him a basket of apples from their farm. The apples looked perfect — red, shiny, and fresh. Tom took one and bit into it.
It was a little sour. Tom wasn’t expecting that taste. He usually eats very sweet apples from the store. But these apples were different. They were not too sweet, but they were juicy and had a fresh, natural flavor.
Tom smiled and said, “The apples are a little sour, but I like them.” He ate two more. Later, he helped his grandmother bake a delicious apple pie using the same apples. Everyone in the family enjoyed the pie.
Questions:
Where did Tom go last weekend?
Who gave him the apples?
How did the apples look?
Were the apples very sweet?
What did they make with the apples?
Answers:
He went to visit his grandparents.
His grandmother gave him the apples.
They looked red, shiny, and fresh.
No, they were a little sour.
They made an apple pie.
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