Question - Combine the two sentences using the time phrase in brackets.

Combine the two sentences using the time phrase in brackets.

1 - We checked the train times carefully. We left for the concert. (before)

2 - It was getting late. Our train arrived at the station. (by the time)

3 - We got off the train. We ran to the bus stop. (as soon as)

4 - We were on the bus. We texted the others to tell them we were on our way. (once)

5 - We finally got there. We found out that the concert had been cancelled. (when)

Answer key: 

2  - 1 We checked the train times carefully before we left for the concert. / Before we left for the concert, we checked the train times carefully. 

2 - By the time our train arrived at the station, it was getting late. / It was getting late by the time our train arrived at the station. 

3 - As soon as we got off the train, we ran to the bus stop. / We ran to the bus stop as soon as we got off the train. 

4  - Once wee were on the bus, we texted the others to tell them we were on our way. / We texted the others to tell them we were on our way once we were on the bus. 

5  - When we finally got there, we found out that the concert had been cancelled. / We found out that the concert had been cancelled when we finally got there.