Time clauses: as soon as, whenever, until, while
More time links — as soon as (right after), whenever (every time), until (up to a point), while (during): "As soon as I get home, I'll feed the cat," "Whenever my aunt visits, she brings fruit."
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1She will check the report as soon as the meeting ends
- 2As soon as I get home, I will feed the cat.
- 3As soon as the store opens, they will go inside.
- 4Whenever my aunt visits us, she brings fruit.
- 5Whenever the weather is cool, we open the windows.
- 6Whenever I hear that band, I feel excited.
- 7I will wait here until the bus arrives.
- 8She did not open the gift until her birthday came.
- 9We stayed at the cafe until the rain stopped.
- 10He kept reading until his eyes felt tired.
- 11While my brother cooks, I set the table.
- 12While the teacher writes on the board, the students take notes.
- 13While I was cleaning my room, my friend texted me.
- 14As soon as the light turns green, we can cross the street.
- 15Whenever I use this notebook, I remember my first class.
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