Future time clauses

What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to' in future time clauses?

• 'Will' is used for planned actions, while 'going to' is used for spontaneous decisions.

• 'Will' is used for predictions, while 'going to' is used for intentions.

• 'Will' is used for spontaneous decisions or predictions, while 'going to' is used for planned actions or intentions.

• 'Will' and 'going to' are interchangeable in all contexts.

What is the importance of future time clauses in writing?

• They make writing more entertaining and engaging.

• They help clarify the timing and conditions of actions, making writing more precise and coherent.

• They are used to create complex sentences without any specific purpose.

• They are only relevant in spoken language, not in writing.

How do you form a future time clause with 'as soon as'?

• Use 'as soon as' + subject + verb (in present continuous)

• Use 'as soon as' + subject + verb (in present simple)

• Use 'as soon as' + subject + verb (in past simple)

• Use 'as soon as' + subject + verb (in future simple)

How do you negate a future time clause?

• Negate the main clause while keeping the future time clause intact. Example: 'I will not go until I finish my report.'

• Keep the future time clause intact and negate the future time clause as well.

• Negate both the main clause and the future time clause completely.

• Use a different tense to express the negation.

How do you use 'when' in future time clauses?

• Use 'when' to indicate that one action will happen after another. Structure: 'when' + subject + verb (in present simple). Example: 'I will call you when I get home.'

• Use 'when' to indicate that two actions are happening simultaneously. Structure: 'when' + subject + verb (in past simple). Example: 'I called you when I got home.'

• Use 'when' to indicate a condition. Structure: 'when' + subject + verb (in future simple). Example: 'I will call you when I will get home.'

• Use 'when' to indicate a completed action. Structure: 'when' + subject + verb (in present perfect). Example: 'I will call you when I have gotten home.'

What is a future time clause?

• A dependent clause that indicates an action that will happen in the future, often introduced by conjunctions like 'when', 'as soon as', 'until', or 'as long as'.

• A clause that describes an action that has already happened in the past.

• A type of independent clause that stands alone as a complete sentence.

• A clause that expresses a hypothetical situation that may or may not occur.

Can future time clauses be used in conditional sentences?

• No, future time clauses cannot be used in conditional sentences.

• Yes, future time clauses can be part of conditional sentences. Example: 'If it rains, I will stay home until it stops.'

• Future time clauses can only be used in imperative sentences.

• Yes, but only in hypothetical situations.

What is the role of conjunctions in future time clauses?

• They indicate the subject of the sentence.

• They connect the main clause with the future time clause, indicating the timing or condition of the action.

• They serve as punctuation marks in the sentence.

• They replace verbs in the main clause.

How do you form a future time clause with 'as soon as' in a question?

• Will you call me as soon as you arrive?

• As soon as you will arrive, will you call me?

• Will you as soon as you arrive call me?

• As soon as will you arrive, call me?

What is the correct form of the verb in a future time clause?

• The verb is typically in the present continuous tense.

• The verb is typically in the present simple tense.

• The verb is typically in the past simple tense.

• The verb is typically in the future perfect tense.