Reduce the adverbial time clauses in the following sentences:

  1. After he finished his homework, he went out to play.
  2. While she was reading the book, she fell asleep.
  3. Before you leave, make sure to lock the door.
  4. When they heard the news, they started to cry.
  5. As I was walking to school, I met an old friend.
  6. Since we moved here, we have been very happy.
  7. Once you understand the concept, the exercise becomes easy.
  8. When the sun sets, the temperature drops.
  9. After she arrived at the office, she started working immediately.
  10. While we were waiting for the bus, it started to rain.

Answers

 

  1. After finishing his homework, he went out to play.
  2. While reading the book, she fell asleep.
  3. Before leaving, make sure to lock the door.
  4. Hearing the news, they started to cry.
  5. Walking to school, I met an old friend.
  6. Since moving here, we have been very happy.
  7. Once understanding the concept, the exercise becomes easy.
  8. When setting, the temperature drops.
  9. After arriving at the office, she started working immediately.
  10. While waiting for the bus, it started to rain.