HE DIDN’T ARRANGE THE DOCUMENTS ON TIME

 The sentence “He didn’t arrange the documents on time” uses the past simple negative form. It shows that the action of organizing the documents was not completed before the deadline. This situation is common in work, study, or personal tasks.

In this lesson, we will practice:

• Talking about tasks and responsibilities.

• Using past simple (positive, negative, questions).

• Describing routines with present simple and current actions with present continuous.

• Expressing future plans with will and going to.

• Giving advice and rules with modal verbs (should, must, can, mustn’t).

• Comparing situations with comparatives and superlatives.

Examples:

• He didn’t arrange the documents on time.

• She arranged the documents yesterday.

• Will you prepare the papers tomorrow?

• You must organize everything before the meeting.

• This task is easier than the last one.

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GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple Negative

• He didn’t arrange the documents on time.

• They didn’t finish their work yesterday.

2. Past Simple Positive / Questions

• He arranged the documents last night.

• Did he arrange the documents on time?

3. Present Simple

• He usually organizes papers in the morning.

• She always checks the documents twice.

4. Present Continuous

• He is arranging the documents right now.

• They are checking the files today.

5. Future (Will / Going to)

• He will organize the documents tomorrow.

• She is going to prepare the files next week.

6. Modal Verbs

• You should arrange documents carefully.

• You mustn’t forget the deadline.

• We can help with the work.

7. Comparatives and Superlatives

• This document is more important than that one.

• It was the most difficult task of the day.

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VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Arrange – to organize or put in order.

2. Document – a paper or digital file with information.

3. Deadline – the final time to finish something.

4. File – a collection of documents.

5. Task – a piece of work to do.

6. Manager – the boss or leader in a company.

7. Prepare – to make something ready.

8. Check – to look carefully at something.

9. Meeting – when people talk about work together.

10. Responsibility – something important you must do.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He didn’t arrange the documents on time.

• Did he arrange the files yesterday?

• I’m going to prepare the papers this afternoon.

• We should check the documents carefully.

• You mustn’t miss the deadline.

• This task is easier than the other one.

• He is arranging the files now.

• They will finish the documents tomorrow.

• Can you organize these papers for me?

• It was the most important task this week.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• He arranged the documents yesterday.

• She is checking the papers now.

• They will prepare the files tomorrow.

Negative:

• He didn’t arrange the documents on time.

• She isn’t organizing the files right now.

• They won’t miss the deadline again.

Questions and Answers:

• Did he arrange the documents on time? – No, he didn’t.

• Is she preparing the files today? – Yes, she is.

• Will they finish the documents tomorrow? – Yes, they will.

• Should I help with the files? – Yes, you should.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Paul. Did Mark arrange the documents on time?
Paul: No, he didn’t arrange the documents on time.
Anna: Oh no! That’s a problem. What happened?
Paul: He was very busy with another task.
Anna: I see. Will he finish them today?
Paul: Yes, he will. He is arranging them right now.
Anna: Good. He should always prepare before the deadline.
Paul: Yes, you’re right. This task is more important than the others.
Anna: Exactly. We mustn’t be late again.

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Long READING

Text:
James works in an office. Yesterday, he had an important responsibility: to arrange the documents for the manager. The documents were for a meeting in the afternoon. Unfortunately, James didn’t arrange the documents on time. The manager was not happy.

Today, James is working harder. He is arranging the papers carefully and checking every file. He knows he mustn’t miss the deadline again. He is going to prepare the documents earlier next time.

James thinks that this task is more difficult than others, but he understands it is also more important. He hopes that the next meeting will be the best one, with all the documents ready.

Questions:

1. What was James’s responsibility yesterday?

2. Did he arrange the documents on time?

3. What is James doing today?

4. What must he not do again?

5. How does James feel about the task?

Answers:

1. To arrange the documents for the manager.

2. No, he didn’t.

3. He is arranging and checking the papers carefully.

4. He mustn’t miss the deadline again.

5. He thinks it is difficult but important.