After hurrying to get ready for the picnic, it began to rain just as we were leaving.
After we (had) hurried to get ready for the picnic,i t . . . .
Being too young to understand death, my mother gave me a simple explanation of where my grandfather had gone.
Because I was too young to understand death, mymother . . . .
While working in my office late last night, someone suddenly knocked loudly at my door and nearly scared me to death!
While I was working in my office late last night,someone . ..
When asked to explain his mistake, the new employee cleared his throat nervously.
Correct.
Not wanting to interrupt the conversation, I stood quietly and listened until I could have a chance to talk.
Correct.
While walking across the street at a busy intersection, a truck nearly hit me.
While I was walking across the street at a busyintersection, a truck . . . .
After leaving the theater, Tom’s car wouldn’t start, so we had to take a taxi home.
After we left the theater, Tom’s car wouldn’t start, so we had to take a taxi home. /After leaving the theater, we discovered that Tom’s car wouldn’t start, so
After leaving the theater, we stopped at a coffee shop for a late-night snack.
Correct.
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