3. ‘ before’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘ Then’ is a clue. Second action First action Step 3: Put the second action after the word ‘before’. Before (second action) , (first action) Before I pay for the ticket , I select the seat in the cinema. Before paying for the ticket , I select the seat in the cinema. Q6) I select the seat in the cinema. Then, I pay for the ticket.
4. ‘ before’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘ Then’ is a clue. Second action First action Step 3: Put the second action after the word ‘before’. Step 5: Replace the name with pronoun. Step 4: Check that the name appears first. Before (second action) , (first action) Before Sue went to the playground , she finished her work. Before going to the playground , Sue finished her work. Q7) Sue finished her work. Then, she went to the playground.
5. ‘ before’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘ Then’ is a clue. Second action First action Step 3: Put the second action after the word ‘before’. Step 5: Replace the name with pronoun. Step 4: Check that the name appears first. (first action) before (second action) Rita and her sister eat their dinner together before they wash the dishes. Rita and her sister eat their dinner together before washing the dishes. Q8) Rita and her sister eat their dinner together. Then, they wash the dishes.
6. ‘ before’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: Put the second action after the word ‘before’. Second action First action (first action) before (second action) I have finished the drink in the bottle before I recycle the bottle. I have finished the drink in the bottle before recycling the bottle. Q9) I have finished the drink in the bottle. I recycle the bottle.
7. ‘ before’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘ first’ and ‘Then’ are clues. Second action First action Step 3: Put the second action after the word ‘before’. Step 5: Replace the name with pronoun. Step 4: Check that the name appears first. Before (second action) , (first action) Before Jack buys new furniture , he paints the bedroom. Before buying new furniture , Jack paints the bedroom. Q10) Jack paints the bedroom first. Then, he will buy the new furniture.
8. ‘ after’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘first’ and ‘Then’ are clues. Second action First action Step 3: Put the first action after the word ‘after’. After (first action) , (second action) After I go to the supermarket , I will go to the library. After going to the supermarket , I will go to the library. Q1) I go to the market first. Then, I will go to the library.
9. ‘ after’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘ ‘Then’ is a clue. Second action First action Step 3: Put the first action after the word ‘after’. Step 5: Replace the name with pronoun. Step 4: Check that the name appears first. After (first action) , (second action) After Sue finished her homework , she will go to the playground. After finishing her homework , Sue will go to the playground. Q2) Sue finished her homework. Then, she will go to the playground.
10. ‘ after’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘Then’ is a clue. Second action First action Step 3: Put the first action after the word ‘after’. (second action) after (first action) We will have our dessert after having our dinner. We will have our dessert after our dinner. Q3) We have our dinner. Then, we will have our dessert.
11. ‘ after’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘first’ and ‘Then’ are clues. Second action First action Step 3: Put the first action after the word ‘after’. Step 5: Replace the name with pronoun. Step 4: Check that the name appears first. (second action) after (first action) Marie will go to bed after reading her book. Marie will go to bed after she reads her book. Q4) Marie reads her book first. Then, she will go to bed.
12. ‘ after’ Step 1: Decide which action takes place first Step 2: ‘ ‘Then’ is a clue. Second action First action Step 3: Put the first action after the word ‘after’. Step 5: Replace the name with pronoun. Step 4: Check that the name appears first. After (first action) , (second action) After Tom bought the present , he wrapped it in a piece of wrapping paper. After buying the present , Tom wrapped it in a piece of wrapping paper. Q5) Tom bought the present. Then, he wrapped it in a piece pf wrapping paper..