Worksheet

Time Expressions In Narratives

1 - Underline the correct time expression:

a) [As soon as/In the end] I saw his face, I knew he was dishonest.

b) [When/Not to be long until] everyone arrived, the host made a speech.

c) She isn’t answering my calls [of late/soon].

d) [Way off in the future/By the time] I got to the restaurant; it was too late to order a meal.

e) I made sure the windows were closed [before/so far] I left home.

f) We discussed our plans [as soon as/during] the meal.

g) [So far/While] I cut the vegetables, Judy prepared the fish.

h) I dropped my wallet [eventually/when] I got off the bus.

i) We sat and waited for a taxi. [Meanwhile/Before], our parents were worried at home.

j) I had a bath, [in the meantime/after that] I went to bed.