Use the Past Perfect or the Past Perfect Continuous 1. Jenny cooked lunch. Then, she ironed the clothes, (after) 2. The news started. John turned on the TV. (already ... when) 3. They set the table. Then, the guests arrived, (before) 4. The kids went to bed. Then, Steve came home, (by the time) 5. Their guests left. Then, they tidied the house, (after) 6. Sam waited. Joan finished speaking, (until)