Using AGO and BEFORE

Using AGO and BEFORE in english;

Using AGO in English

Ago is used to count back from the present. Ago is used with a past tense and time expression.

Examples;

• Her father died four years ago.
• Michael got a letter from her just a little while ago.
• I was living in Paris 12 years ago.
• We went to visit my brother 2 weeks ago.

Using BEFORE in English

Before is used when you date back from any point of time which is made specific. Earlier than something; previous to a time.

Examples;

• I am going to the super market, before I go to my school.
• I saw her three years before I went to Spain.
• Did you go home before my sister went to the gym?