Past Events: When, How Long, and Time Prepositions
An interactive Jeopardy-style game for B1 learners to practice talking about past events using when, how long ago, and prepositions of time. Students answer questions about personal experiences, historical events, and timeline scenarios to reinforce temporal language.
A free Jeopardy Quiz for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Talking about past events using how, when and prepositions of time (Remix).
Categories
- When Did It Happen?
- How Long Ago?
- Prepositions of Time: On, In, From
- How Long Was It?
- Timeline Stories: For and Ago
Questions
- When Did It Happen? (100): Tell us when you started learning English. Use 'I started learning English in...'
- When Did It Happen? (200): When did you last go on vacation? Describe when it was and what you did there.
- When Did It Happen? (300): When did your best friend move to a new place? Explain when and why.
- When Did It Happen? (400): Tell us about a historical event you learned about in school. When did it happen and why was it important?
- When Did It Happen? (500): Describe when you discovered your favorite hobby or interest. How long ago was that, and how has it changed your life?
- How Long Ago? (100): How long ago did you have breakfast? Tell us what you ate.
- How Long Ago? (200): How long ago did you start at this school? Describe your first day.
- How Long Ago? (300): How long ago did you last see a family member who lives far away? How did you feel?
- How Long Ago? (400): How long ago did your country experience an important cultural or sports event? Explain what happened.
- How Long Ago? (500): How long ago did you make a decision that significantly changed your plans? Describe the decision and its consequences.
- Prepositions of Time: On, In, From (100): Tell us about something you did on a specific day last week. Use 'on' in your answer.
- Prepositions of Time: On, In, From (200): What is something important that happened in your family in the past year? Use 'in' correctly.
- Prepositions of Time: On, In, From (300): Describe a period in your life from when you were younger. Use 'from' to show the time period.
- Prepositions of Time: On, In, From (400): Tell us about a journey or trip using 'on,' 'in,' and 'from.' Include when it started and ended.
- Prepositions of Time: On, In, From (500): Describe a period of personal growth or learning using multiple time prepositions. How have you changed from then to now?
- How Long Was It? (100): How long was your last school day? What made it feel that way?
- How Long Was It? (200): How long was your last vacation or break from school? What did you do during that time?
- How Long Was It? (300): How long was the last movie, show, or game you watched or played? Was it worth the time?
- How Long Was It? (400): How long was your most memorable class or lesson? What made it memorable?
- How Long Was It? (500): Think of a challenging project or experience. How long was it, and how did the duration affect your feelings about it?
- Timeline Stories: For and Ago (100): Tell us about something you have done for a long time. How long have you been doing it?
- Timeline Stories: For and Ago (200): What happened a few years ago that still affects you today? Explain the connection.
- Timeline Stories: For and Ago (300): Describe a friendship that has lasted for a long time. When did it start, and what makes it special?
- Timeline Stories: For and Ago (400): Tell us about a skill you have developed over time. How long ago did you start, and how long have you been practicing?
- Timeline Stories: For and Ago (500): Describe a major life change that happened years ago and how it has shaped who you are today. Use 'for' and 'ago' throughout.