Time clauses: when, while, before, after
Link two events in time with when, while, before, after, as, or once — "When I finish, I'll message you," "Wash your hands before you cook." Use the present tense (not will) for the future after these words.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1When I finish the meeting, I'll message you
- 2As he washed the dishes, he listened to a podcast
- 3I like taking a walk when the air is cool
- 4While we waited in line, we talked about our weekend
- 5When the movie started, everyone got quiet
- 6I set an alarm before I go to bed
- 7Wash your hands before you cook
- 8After we eat, let's clear the table
- 9She practices the piano when she gets home
- 10Once the rain stops, we'll go outside
- 11You can't play games until you finish your homework
- 12I'll send you the notes as soon as the class ends
- 13We can rest while the baby sleeps
- 14Take a deep breath when you feel stressed
- 15We tidy the living room before the guests arrive
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