Time Expressions Exercises PDFSet 6: Time Connectors
20 questions·14 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I'll call you ___ I arrive at the airport.
a) untilb) whenc) byd) during
2.She always finishes her work ___ going home. She never brings work home.
a) afterb) beforec) untild) while
3.We waited ___ the rain stopped.
a) whenb) whilec) untild) after
4.___ I saw him, I knew something was wrong.
a) Untilb) Whilec) Befored) As soon as
5.He was watching TV ___ his wife was cooking dinner.
a) whileb) untilc) befored) after
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.when
2.before
3.until
4.As soon as
5.while
... and 15 more answers in the PDF
Preview: Explanations
1."when"(b)
'When' introduces a time clause showing when you'll call.
2."before"(b)
'Before' shows work is completed prior to going home. 'She never brings work home' confirms everything is done before leaving.
3."until"(c)
'Until' indicates waiting continued up to the point when the rain stopped.
4."As soon as"(d)
'As soon as' means immediately when something happened.
5."while"(a)
'While' shows two actions happening at the same time.
... and 15 more explanations in the PDF
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