| ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF TIME WHEN I went out. It was raining. When I went out, it was raining. Adverbial clause main clause It was raining when I went out. When + simple past / simple past or past continuous I was studying. My frinds came. When my friends came, I was studying. When I run into Joe, he was doing the shopping. I saw a stranger in the garden when I looked out of the window. They had dinner when they arrived at home. When + simple present / imperative When you are hungry, make yourself a sandwich. When you’re tired, don’t drive. When you arrive there, please call me. When you feel ill, see a doctor. When you have a headache, take an asprin. When + simple present / should When you drive a car, you should wear your seat belt. When you are tired, you shouldn’t drive. When she arrives, she should call her parents. When he is ill, he shouldn’t play football. When you are cold, you should wear your coat. When you have time, you should see that film. When + simple present / future (will / going to) When I arrive, I’ll call you. When she gets home this evening, she’s going to have a shower. When I have enough money, I’ll buy that bicycle. When he goes to London, he’s going to visit the Buckingam Palace. When we see Kate, we’ll tell her the news. When she hears the news, she’ll be very happy. WHILE / AFTER / BEFORE / UNTIL While I was waiting for a bus, it began to rain. While she was having a bath, the telephone rang. While we were going down the street, we saw an accident. While I am away, Judy is going to look after my cat. After George arrived, they had dinner together. Please turn off the TV before you go to bed. Until I come back from holiday, Judy will look after my cat. Note: Don’t use the future tense in the adverbial clause. Use a “present” tense – the simple present, the present continuous or the present perfect tense. |