Plan Ahead with "Before"

She always checks her schedule before making any appointments.

Patternsmake — made — made

He reads the instructions carefully before starting the project.

Patternsread — read — read

Make sure you save your work before shutting down the computer.

Patternsmake — made — made^shut — shut — shut

Did you lock the door before leaving the house?

Patternsleave — left — left

They had a meeting before the event to discuss the final details.

Patternshave — had — had^the final details

She usually goes for a run before breakfast to start her day energetically.

Patternsgo — went — gone

Why don’t you review your notes before the exam?

We should arrive at the airport at least two hours before the flight.

He practiced his speech several times before presenting it to the audience.

She likes to meditate before going to bed to relax her mind.

Patternsgo — went — gone

How much time do we have before the deadline?

Patternshave — had — had^how much time