We commonly use before with the past simple tense. It suggests that the second event happened soon after the first one. The before clause, which indicates the second action, can be at the end or at the beginning of the sentence: Before she left, she gave everyone a present.

How do you use a verb before and after?

Note: when 'after' or 'before' is followed by a verb, that verb can be in the '-ing' form, or be a conjugated verb with a subject. After arriving at the hotel, Mr. Lee went straight to the reception desk. Before I go to bed, I always say a prayer for my parents' good health.

Can I use before instead of AGO?

'Ago' is used when talking about something in the past that is considered in relation to the present. It is used with the past tense and always includes an expression of time (minutes, hours, months etc.). ... When using 'before' in a sentence, an expression of time is not always required.