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Practice #1
Time Clauses

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Combine the following sentences using the conjunction that is provided.

1. Rosalie studied very hard.
    She took the exam on Thursday. (before)

2. Angus was thoroughly exhausted.
    He ran the Boston Marathon (26 miles). (after)

3. The doorbell rang.
    Brian was taking a shower. (when or while)

4. Jonathan was eating his dinner of pork chops and beans.
    He was watching the news on TV. (when or while)

5. Giles was backing into a parking space.
    He heard a crunch. (when or while)

Now you supply the conjunction: before, after, when, while

6. The CAO had heard the orchestra several times.
    He invited them to play at the Independence Day concert.

7. Jennifer had a date with Charles.
    She thought she was falling in love.

8. Christie cried for weeks.
    Her mother died.

9. Aaron was eating dinner.
    Caroline called to ask about the assignment.

10. Sean had to stay home for three weeks.
    He injured his back.

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