When describing a process or a series of events, it's essential to show the order of actions clearly. One way to do this is by using time connectors such as "after" to link two stages of the process. In addition to using "once, when, and after + present perfect," another way to link two stages together is by using "after + ing" form of the verb. This is especially useful when the subject of the first stage is the same as the subject of the second stage. In this practice exercise, we have provided examples of a process and two stages, and your task is to use "after + ing" to connect the two stages together. By doing this exercise, you will become more familiar with how to use "after + ing" to show the sequence of events in a clear and concise way. So, let's begin!
"The car is washed, and then it is polished." can be written as "After being washed, the car is then polished."
In this case, the subject "car" is the same in both stages, so using "after + ing" helps to avoid repeating the subject and makes the sentence more concise.
So, in addition to using "once, when, and after + present perfect," you can also use "after + ing" to link two stages together and show the sequence of events clearly.