Past simple + time expressions — She Refused to Stop
Grammar: Past Simple
Free ESL grammar exercise on past simple + time expressions themed around she refused to stop. Printable worksheet from EnglishPlans.com.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL grammar exercise on culture, practising past simple. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
"I decided to speak," said Malala. A long time ago, she was a young girl in Pakistan. She started every morning with her books. Last year, people around the world celebrated her story again. She joined her school at the age of five and travelled to class every day.
Grammar: Past Simple
- Time at the start
- Last year, she started school. — put the time expression first for emphasis.
- Time at the end
- She asked a question two days ago. — time at the end is natural and common.
Sample items
- ______, she decided to write about her life.
- He ______ her a kind message after the difficult day.
- She ______ the new student group last month.
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