The Power of Verb Forms

One day during a particularly intense game, I felt a sharp pain in my ankle. As I hobbled off the court, my teammates rushed over to help me. They could see that I was in a lot of pain and offered to take me to the nurse's office. Despite my protests, they insisted on helping me as we made our way across the gym. Thanks to their kindness, I was able to get the help I needed and heal properly.