Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct conjunction:
"after," "before," or "when", based on the context and logical sequence of events.
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1. We'll discuss the plans __________ he sends us his PowerPoint presentation.
✔ Answer: *after*
Explanation: We will discuss the plans
after receiving the presentation. The discussion happens
after the presentation is sent.
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✔ Correct sentence: We'll discuss the plans
after he sends us his PowerPoint presentation.
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2. Amy is going to propose to the supermarket __________ they have lunch on Friday!
✔ Answer: *when*
Explanation: The proposal happens
at the same time as having lunch — during the lunchtime. So, “when” is appropriate for simultaneous events.
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✔ Correct sentence: Amy is going to propose to the supermarket
when they have lunch on Friday!
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3. Dad always checks his emails __________ he gets home.
✔ Answer: *when*
Explanation: This describes a habitual action that occurs
at the time he arrives home. “When” shows the moment of arrival.
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✔ Correct sentence: Dad always checks his emails
when he gets home.
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4. Beckham plays golf __________ he mows the lawn on Sundays.
✔ Answer: *after*
Explanation: Mowing the lawn comes first, then playing golf. So, golf is done
after mowing.
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✔ Correct sentence: Beckham plays golf
after he mows the lawn on Sundays.
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5. They ordered 5 million PPE units __________ the President (had) approved the quotation.
✔ Answer: *after*
Explanation: The order was made
after approval. Even though "had approved" is in past perfect, it still implies the approval came
before the order.
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✔ Correct sentence: They ordered 5 million PPE units
after the President had approved the quotation.
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6. Bill purchased a new house __________ he (had) personally visited hundreds of them.
✔ Answer: *after*
Explanation: He visited many houses
before buying one. So, the purchase happened
after the visits.
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✔ Correct sentence: Bill purchased a new house
after he had personally visited hundreds of them.
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7. I go out to lunch __________ he comes to visit me. (general time)
✔ Answer: *when*
Explanation: The phrase "(general time)" suggests this is a recurring pattern: whenever he visits, I go out to lunch. “When” is used for general or repeated situations.
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✔ Correct sentence: I go out to lunch
when he comes to visit me.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
after
2.
when
3.
when
4.
after
5.
after
6.
after
7.
when
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🔍 Summary of Conjunctions:
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after → one event happens
following another.
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before → one event happens
prior to another.
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when → two events happen
at the same time or in a
repeated/general pattern.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conjunction worksheet for grade 3.
