Make passive where possible
- She had completed her assignment before the deadline.
- They had already left by the time we arrived.
- He had finished his meal before the movie started.
- The team had won several matches before they faced their first defeat.
- She had read the book before watching the movie adaptation.
- By the time I woke up, he had already gone to work.
- The students had studied hard for the exam, so they were confident.
- They had sold all the tickets before the concert began.
- By the time the guests arrived, the host had prepared a delicious meal.
- I had finished my homework before dinner was served.
- Before the storm hit, they had secured all the windows and doors.
- By the time the train arrived, she had already packed her bags.
- He had practiced the piano for many years before giving his first concert.
- The company had released several products before launching its flagship device.
- Before the guests arrived, she had decorated the entire house.
- By the time she turned thirty, she had already traveled to over twenty countries.
- He had written three novels before his first book was published.
- They had built a strong friendship before they became business partners.
- Before the invention of smartphones, people had relied on landline phones for communication.
- By the time the new semester began, they had completed all the necessary preparations.