Time Clauses Exercises PDFSet 1: Future Time Clauses: Present Simple after When, Before, After & Until
20 questions·12 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I'll call you when I ___ home.
a) gettingb) getc) gotd) will get
2.Please close the windows before you ___.
a) leavingb) leftc) will leaved) leave
3.We'll wait here until the rain ___.
a) stopsb) stoppingc) stoppedd) will stop
4.After she ___ her homework, she can watch TV.
a) finishedb) finishingc) finishesd) will finish
5.I ___ you as soon as I arrive at the airport.
a) textingb) textedc) textd) will text
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.get
2.leave
3.stops
4.finishes
5.will text
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."get"(b)
In time clauses with 'when' referring to the future, use the present simple, not 'will'. The main clause 'I'll call you' already uses 'will' for the future.
2."leave"(d)
After 'before' in a future time clause, use the present simple. 'Please close the windows before you leave.'
3."stops"(a)
After 'until' referring to the future, use the present simple, not 'will'. Third person singular 'the rain' requires 'stops'.
4."finishes"(c)
After 'after' in a future time clause, use the present simple. Third person singular requires 'finishes'.
5."will text"(d)
The main clause uses 'will' for a future promise. The time clause 'as soon as I arrive' already uses present simple correctly.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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