Time clause

Introduction Look at these examples: Rudy washed the floor before he watched the soccer match. Rudy washed the floor after the soccer match. Rudy washed the floor when the soccer match ended. Rudy washed the floor while he was watching the soccer match.

Main clause (independent) Rudy washed the floor Time clause before he watched the soccer match  after the soccer match when the soccer match ended while he was watching the soccer match

SOME STRUCTURES Two past tense events It started to rain before I got home Prof. Simon gave a test after the spring break ended.

Modal auxiliary and present tense Henry may go to the movie after he has dinner.  Secretary Simon ought to negotiate with the rebels before the situation gets out of hand.

An on-going event interrupted by a single event in the past Myra was reading a book when the phone rang. Past tense cause and effect Myra had to get up when the phone rang Two past tense events Ben asked for a ride when Myra answered the phone.

Two future events past tense continuous Myra will leave to pick up Ben when she hangs up. Two past tense continuous activitiesI I was listening carefully while the manager was explaining the problem. One event interrupted by single action The doorbell rang while I was taking a shower. The time clause simply states the relationship of other actions to the activity in the main clause.

More examples: When the teacher enters the class, all students are singing. Till she dies, she will not change her bad habits. As soon as the bus stops, it rains. When the teacher entered the class, all the members were dancing. While I am listening to music, my brother is watching films.

Ex1: Teacher gives the prompts and students build up the whole sentence using Time clause. 1. He/ have/ free time/ do outdoor activies. 2. The parents/ finish their work/ go for a walk near the lake. 3.The little girls and boys/ have/ birthday/ receive presents and best wishes. 4. Our country/ be a member of WTO/ our economics/ have chance to develop. 5. He/ finish/ all his duties/ go home and relax.

I’m so excited. I’m going to get my skis on _________ we get there! Choose suitable words from the list: when, as soon as or until, till, whenever, while…  I’m so excited.  I’m going to get my skis on _________ we get there! I’ll take driving lessons ________ I’ve finished school.  I’m not in a hurry. I can’t go to the office ________ I’ve found my car keys! I have to take the pasta out of the water __________ it’s cooked, or it gets too soft and sticky.

Ex 2: Look at the timetable below and use the clues and time clause to write full sentences: Monday: review Maths and Physics. Tuesday: Physics test, go to the Computer lab. Wednesday: finish English test, enjoy “ Tom and Jerry” Thursday: go shopping, watch live show. Friday: go to the orphanage, plant trees in the school garden. Sartuday: go to Youth Cultural House. Sunday: help mom with housework, learn English, read comic books.

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