Name: ______________________________
Before and After
Directions: "Before" or "after" can be used as a conjunction if it has both a subject and a verb after it. Write either "before" or "after" on each line below. Underline the subject and verb that come after the conjunction.
1.  I ate breakfast ____________________ I woke up.

2.  Jim opened the door ___________________ he walked outside.

3.  I said, "Ouch!" ________________ I hurt myself.

4.  He poured the juice _______________ he got a cup.

5.  Sara smiled _______________ she heard the joke.
Directions: Complete each sentence using either "after" or "before" as a conjunction.
1.  I covered my mouth _______________________________________________.

2.  She had desert ____________________________________________________.

3.  The boys went home _______________________________________________.

4.  The dog barked ___________________________________________________.

5.  I washed my hands ________________________________________________.

6.  Frank watched television ____________________________________________.

7.  I brushed my teeth _________________________________________________.

8.  Sam raised his hand ________________________________________________.

9.  I have to close the windows _________________________________________.

10. Let's get some ice cream ___________________________________________.
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