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After + clause, clause

Band 5-6speakingtask2

Indicates that one action happened following another action.

Examples

“After she had finished her degree, she moved abroad.”

“After the meeting ended, everyone went home.”

“After + clause, clause”

Band 8 sentence

“After the committee reviewed the evidence, it recommended a complete restructure of the department.”

Common mistakes

After he finished his homework, he watches TV.→After he finished his homework, he watched TV.

After to finish the exam, he relaxed.→After finishing the exam, he relaxed.

Say it for a higher band

5then→6when→7+After + clause, clause

Synonyms

once

when

Easily confused

After / When / Once

“After she left the room, I locked the door.”

Related words

By the time + clause, clauseWhether + clause (or not)So + adjective + that + clauseEven if + clause, clauseSuch + (a/an) + noun + that + clauseIf + past perfect, would have + past participleOn the one hand + clause; on the other hand + clauseGiven that + clause, + clause

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