The man took a shower before going to work.

Meaning: This means that the man held or carried water over his body to clean himself before doing the activity that earns him money.

Choice of Words: Took is the past tense of the verb take, which means to hold or carry something. Shower is a device that sprays water over your body to clean it. Work is the activity that you do to earn money.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He took a shower to clean himself.
• She always reads a book before going to sleep.
• He put on a jacket before going outside.
• She reads a book before going to bed.
• She cleaned her room before going to bed.
• She always eats breakfast before going to school.
• She always cleans her room before going to bed.
• Put on your shoes before going outside.
• He cleaned his room before going to school.
• I like to read books before going to bed.