Rewrite the 2 sentences as only one.
I stay out with my friends. Then it's time to eat. (Until)
a) I stay out with my friends until it's time to eat.
b) Until it's time to eat, I stay out with my friends.
My bus usually comes after the train leaves
Which action happens first?
A) My bus comes first
B) The train leaves first
B) the train leaves
we use After with the first event
My bus usually comes (2) after the train leaves (1)
Rewrite the 2 sentences as only one.
I go to the gym. Then I go to work. (Before)
a) I go to the gym before I go to work.
b) Before I go to work, I go to the gym.
I always take a shower before I go swimming
Which action happens first?
A) I go swimming first
B) I take a shower first
B) I take a shower first
We use before with the second event
EX: I always take a shower (1) before I go swimming (2)
Rewrite the 2 sentences as only one.
I finish my work. Then I go bowling with my friends. (After)
a) after I finish my work, I go bowling with my friends.
b) I go bowling with my friends after I finish my work.
Rewrite the 2 sentences as only one.
Olivia and Sara Play tennis. Then they get tired and stop. (Until)
a) Olivia and Sara play tennis until they get tired and stop.
b) Until they get tired, Olivia and Sara play tennis.
Before she cooks, Julia always washes her hands
Which action happens first?
A) She cooks first
B) She washes her hands first
B) She washes her hands first
Note: You can use before, after and until at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
I study in the morning until my class starts
Which action happens first?
A) I study first
B) My class starts first
A) I study first
We use until when we stop an action to start another.
Rewrite the 2 sentences as only one.
I finish studying. Then I call my friends (Before)
a) I finish studying before I call my friends.
b) Before I call my friends, I finish studying.