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: happened first when he had saved a lot of money, he bought a car. 2 she hung out the washing. then, it began to rain. (after) 3 fiona tidied the house. then, the children arrived home. (by the time) 4 the guests left. then, she started cleaning. (when) 5 the girls put on their uniforms. then, they went to school. (before) 6 the meeting started. then, the lights went out. (already … when) put the verbs in brackets into the past perfect or the past perfect continuous. 1 a: did you do anything last night? b: i went to the gym and i just (just/ arrive) home when michael called me. he said he … (try) to call me for ten minutes before i finally answered the phone. 2 a: did you catch any fish on your fishing trip today? b: yes. i … (sit) in the boat for two hours when i caught a huge fish. 3 a: did you enjoy the open-air concert yesterday? b: the music was good, but the weather was terrible. the concert … (just/start) when suddenly, it began to rain. the musicians … (only/play) for ten minutes. a: what a shame! 4 a: was the house tidy when you got home? b: yes, the children … (dust) the furniture and they … (put away) all of their toys. 5 a: why were you so upset this morning? b: well, i … (clean) the house for hours when the children came in with muddy shoes. 6 a: why are you so late for work this morning? b: i’m sorry. i … (wait) for the train for over an hour before it eventually arrived.

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