Before / After / When — Errands

How it works

Use before, after, and when to show the order of two actions. Use because to give a reason, as soon as for the moment right after something happens, where for a place, although for a surprise (something happens even though you do not expect it), and until for how long you wait. Put a comma when the time clause comes first: Before I went grocery shopping, I stopped by the dry cleaner's. No comma when it comes last: I stopped by the dry cleaner's before I went grocery shopping.

Examples: Before I left home, I made a list.  ·  I stayed home because I was sick.  ·  Wait here until I come back.

Fill in the Blanks (20)

✏️ Now use it: Write 2 sentences about your errands yesterday using before, after, and when — one with the clause first (comma!), one with the clause last (no comma). Read them to a partner.

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