Expressing the Future in Time Clauses

Expressing the Future in Time Clauses

What have you noticed with the sentences?

• When Bob comes, we will see him. 

• Before she leaves, she is going to finish her work. 

• After I get home, I will eat dinner. 

• As soon as it arrives, we'll

  be able to leave for the airport. 

• I'll wait here until they

  come. 

Multiple Choice

This clause expresses a complete thought.

• dependent

• independent

Multiple Choice

Although this clause also contains a subject and a verb; it does not express a complete thought.

• dependent

• independent

Future time clauses begin with time words such as

• when

• as soon as

• after

• before

• until

• while

When he comes, we'll see him.

We'll see him when he comes. 

Notice: A comma is used when the time clause comes first in a sentence. 

Multiple Choice

When the movie will end, I'm going to bed.

• correct

• incorrect

Multiple Choice

I'll feel more relaxed after I will finish my project.

• correct

• incorrect

Choose the correct verbs for these sentences. 

Multiple Choice

After the rain ____, I am going to wash the car.

• stops

• stop

• will stop

Multiple Choice

I'm going to vacuum the inside before I ___.

• quit

• quits

• will quit

Multiple Choice

Are you going to help me before you ___ to your friend's?

• go

• goes

• will go

Multiple Choice

My dad ___ the garage after ___ lunch.

• cleans, will have

• is going to clean, has

Multiple Choice

While he ___ the garage later, he ___ to podcasts.

• is cleaning, he is going

• will clean, listens

Multiple Choice

The garage ___ great after he ___ tonight.

• is, will finish

• will look, finishes

Multiple Choice

I'll help you with your homework when I ___ the dishes.

• finish

• finishes

• will finish

Multiple Choice

Before I ___ home, I'll finish this report.

• go

• goes

• will go