Time Connectors (before / after / as / as soon as..)

Choose the appropriate word or word phrase to complete the sentences.

1. The eastern sky grew brighter _____ the stars started to disappear.
A) as soon as
B) before
C) until
D) as
E) while

2. You will not be hungry _____ you eat.
A) while
B) by the time
C) as
D) before
E) after

3. _____ the sun set, the shadows lengthened.
A) After
B) As soon as
C) While
D) Before
E) Whereas

4. Every night _____ I go to bed, I brush my teeth.
A) as soon as
B) while
C) as
D) until
E) before

5. _____ the girl fell asleep, she had a strange dream.
A) Before
B) After
C) When
D) While
E) Until

6. _____ I was building a fire, smoke kept getting in my eyes.
A) After
B) As
C) Until
D) By the time
E) Once

7. _____ I get my driver's license, I'm going to drive to your house.
A) Before
B) While
C) Until
D) As soon as
E) By the time

8. Just _____ I was picking up my glasses, they fell out of my hand.
A) while
B) when
C) after
D) once
E) as

9. You have to pack your suitcase _____ you go to the airport.
A) when
B) after
C) before
D) as soon as
E) the moment

10. _____ he started the car, the engine made a strange sound.
A) As
B) Before
C) Until
D) While
E) The moment

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