First, say which action happened first, then join the sentences using the words

in brackets, as in the example.

1 He saved a lot of money. Then, he bought a car. (when) saved a lot of money:

When he had saved a lot of money, he bought a car.

2 She hung out the washing. Then, it began to rain. (after)

After she had hung out the washing, it began to rain.

3 Fiona tidied the house. Then, the children arrived home. (by the time)

Fiona had tidied the house by the time the children arrived home.

4 The guests left. Then, she started cleaning. (when)

When the guests had left, she started cleaning.

5 The girls put on their uniforms. Then, they went to school. (before)

The girls had put on their uniforms before they went to school.

6 The meeting started. Then, the lights went out. (already…when)

The meeting had already started when the lights went out.