Mastering Connectors: After, Before, As Soon As, Once

Front

Combine: I finished my homework. I went to bed. (after)

Back

After I finished my homework, I went to bed.

Front

Combine: She called me. I arrived at the party. (before)

Back

She called me before I arrived at the party.

Front

Combine: He will start cooking. The guests arrive. (as soon as)

Back

He will start cooking as soon as the guests arrive.

Front

Combine: I will let you know. I make a decision. (once)

Back

Once I make a decision, I will let you know.

Front

Combine: They left the house. It started to rain. (after)

Back

They left the house after it started to rain.

Front

Combine: You should study. The exam begins. (before)

Back

You should study before the exam begins.

Front

Combine: I will text you. I get home. (as soon as)

Back

I will text you as soon as I get home.

Front

Combine: She will clean the room. She finishes her work. (once)

Back

Once she finishes her work, she will clean the room.

Front

Combine: We can go out. The storm passes. (after)

Back

We can go out after the storm passes.

Front

Combine: I will call you. I finish my meeting. (once)

Back

I will call you once I finish my meeting.