Re-write the following sentences shown below, giving similar meanings.

1. I read the story two times. I finally understood the writer's idea.

After..................


2. He became a teacher. He worked as a salesman.

Before..............

3. While she was cleaning the room, tom came in.

When................

When it began to rain, I was walking down the street.

While................

5. Before he became a captain, he had won several competitions.

After..................

6. While I was reading a book, the telephone rang.

When.............​