52 Conjunction - Before

Conjunctions are words that function as a link between clauses in sentences. They usually show how the meanings of two clauses are related to each other. {See Conjunctions, A1 Level}

Before is used as a Conjunction to refer to the order of actions in a sentence.

The structure of the sentence is as follows:
Before + clause 1 + (,) + clause 2;
Clause 1 + before + clause 2.

*When we talk about future events, we should use the present tense after “Before“.

• Before you set the table, put the plates out.
  Put the plates out before you set the table.
• Wash the pumpkin before he starts cooking it.
  Before he starts cooking, wash the pumpkin.
• They will buy some peas before they come back home.
  Before they come back home, they will buy some peas.

Before is used as a Conjunction to refer to the order of actions. It indicates that the following clause happens later than the other clause.

We can use Before as a conjunction to create a link between clauses within sentences.

When Before is used as a conjunction, it can be found in two different positions within a sentence (without there being a difference in meaning):
Before + clause 1 + (,) + clause 2 (e.g. Before you eat the fruits wash them.);
Clause 1 + before + clause 2 (e.g. Wash the fruits before you eat them.).

For example:
— “Wash the fruits before you eat them.” = First you need to wash the fruits and then eat them.

Let’s revise this content within the [Form] section. Take a look at the [Example] section which shows its use within a context.