Before/After

Question 1

What is the sentence structure for using “before” with a verb?

Answer 1

verb in dictionary form + 前に（まえ） + action

Question 2

What is the sentence structure for using “after” with a verb?

Answer 2

verb in plain past form + あとで + action

Question 3

What is the sentence structure for using “before” with a noun?

Answer 3

noun + の前（まえ）+ action

Question 4

What is the sentence structure for using “after” with a noun?

Answer 4

noun + のあとで + action

Question 5

How would you say “Before school, let’s drink coffee”?

Answer 5

学校（がっこう）の前に、コーヒーを飲みましょう

Question 6

How would you say “Before I sleep, I have a shower”?

Answer 6

ねる前に、シャワーをあびます。

Question 7

How would you say “After school, let’s go to watch a movie”?

Answer 7

学校（がっこう）のあとで、えいがを見に行きましょう。

Question 8

How would you say “After I read, I go to sleep”?

Answer 8

よんだあとで、ねます。

Question 9

How would you say “Before dinner, I often do homework”?

Answer 9

ばんごはんの前に、よくしゅくだいをします。

Question 10

How would you say “After you eat dinner, please do your homework”?

Answer 10

ばんごはんをたべたあとで、じゅくだいをしてください。