You should do what is expected of you.
Steve's mother told him that he could go play outside if he cleaned his room.
Steve wants to play outside.
Steve took the time to clean his bedroom properly before going outside to play.
Steve shoved all of his toys under his bed to make his room look clean.
Steve played outside all day before his mother called him back in to eat dinner.
Steve was able to play outside for five minutes before his mother called him inside and grounded him.