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.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.