Practice Exercises: Joining Stages with Present Perfect and Time Connectors

Practice Exercises: Joining Stages with Present Perfect and Time Connectors

When writing or speaking, it's important to show the sequence of events clearly to make sure that the message is conveyed effectively. One way to do this is by using time connectors and the present perfect tense to link two stages of a process. In this practice exercise, we have provided you with examples of a process and two stages, and your task is to use time connectors and the present perfect to connect the two stages together. By doing this exercise, you will gain a better understanding of how to use these language structures to show the order of events in a clear and concise way. So, let's get started!
  1. The books are printed, and then they are bound together. (after)

"After the books have been printed, they are then bound together."

Explanation: By using "after + present perfect," we can connect the two stages of the process to show the sequence of events. In this case, we are showing that the books are bound together only after they have been printed.

  1. The dough is kneaded, and then it is left to rise. (once)

"Once the dough has been kneaded, it is then left to rise."

Explanation: Using "once + present perfect," we can show that the second stage of the process (in this case, letting the dough rise) only happens after the first stage (kneading the dough) has been completed.

  1. The vegetables are washed, and then they are chopped into small pieces. (when)

"When the vegetables have been washed, they are then chopped into small pieces."

Explanation: By using "when + present perfect," we can show that the second stage of the process (chopping the vegetables) happens immediately after the first stage (washing the vegetables) is completed.

  1. The cake is baked in the oven, and then it is decorated with frosting. (after)

"After the cake has been baked in the oven, it is then decorated with frosting."

Explanation: Using "after + present perfect," we can show that the second stage of the process (decorating the cake) happens only after the first stage (baking the cake in the oven) has been completed.