By the end of the lesson you will be able to … say what the past & future time clause are. say the tense form of the verb of main clause used with time clause. say the tense form of verb in the past and future time clause. avoid using “will or will be going to” in the future time clause. mention the clause order of the time clause.

1. Md. Abdul Kader
Lecturer
Department of English
Cambrian College
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Welcome to all of you
English Grammar
Class: XI-XII

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LESSON:
TIME CLAUSE

3. Learning Outcome
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• say what the past & future time clause
are.
• say the tense form of the verb of main
clause used with time clause.
• say the tense form of verb in the past
and future time clause.
• avoid using “will or will be going to”
in the future time clause.
• mention the clause order of the time
clause.
By the
end of
the
lesson
you
will be
able
to …

4. There are two kinds of time clause:
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They are-

5. When I came home, he was working. Or
He was working when I came home. (no
comma)
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6. When I went to zoo, I saw elephants.
Or, I saw elephants when I went to zoo.
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7. Before I went to bed, I finished my homework.
Or,
I finished my homework before I went to bed.
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8. While I was having a shower, the phone rang.
Or, The phone rang while I was having a shower.
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9. Clauses that refer to past time are formed
with the verb in the PAST tense:
More examples:
When I finished my lunch, we played golf.
After we played golf, we went to a party.
As soon as we arrived at the party, they put the
steaks on.
While they were having dinner, the baby woke
up.
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10. Don’t be surprise!
When the phone rang, I answered it.
In a sentence with a time clause
introduced by when, both the time clause
verb and the main verb can be simple past.
In this case, the action in the “when
clause” happened first.
In the example:
First: the phone rang. Then: I answered it.
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11. Form
Francois went to the movies after he ate dinner.
A complex sentence about past time has two
clauses: a main clause and a past time clause.
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Main Clause Time Clause

12. Main Clause
PAST TIME
CLAUSE
MAIN CLAUSE
when it got dark
while she was
taking a shower
after the movie
ended
travelThey
rang
The door
bell
homewentWe
Other
information
Verb
(Past simple form)
Subject
The verb in the main clause is always past
simple with the past time clause.
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To sleep

13. Past Time Clause
PAST TIME CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE
, the fireworks
show started.
, the baby woke
up
,they drove to
San Diego
Were havingtheywhen
dinnerWere havingtheywhile
A carrentedtheyAfter
Other
information
Verb
( present)
Subject
Time
word
The verb of past time clause most often is
past simple but it can be past progressive as
well.
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dinner

14. I’m going to be an astronaut when I grow up.
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15. Before we have a baby,
we’ll buy a bigger house.
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16. I won’t quit my job until I win the lottery.
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17. After we retire, we’re going to travel.
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18. Clauses that refer to future time are formed
with the verb in the PRESSENT tense because
Future tense is not used in Time Clause:
MoreExamples:
▪ As soon as we arrive at the party, they will put the steaks
on.
▪ Beforeweeatoursteaks,wewillsitaroundandtalk.
▪ Untilthepartyends,therewillbeplentyofgoodwine.
IwillreturnyourbookonMondaywhenIhavereadit.
Mr.Akramwilltelephoneyouassoonashereturns.
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19. Form
I’m going to be an astronaut when I grow up.
A complex sentence about future time has two
clauses: a main clause and a time clause.
Main Clause Time Clause
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20. Main Clause
will
TIME
CLAUSE
MAIN CLAUSE
after we
retire.
until he wins
the lottery.
before we
have a baby.
travelare going toWe
his jobquitwon’tHe
a housebuyWe
Other
information
Verb
(base
form)
Will or
be + going to
Subject
The verb in the main clause is often in the
future.
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21. Future Time Clause
FUTURE TIME CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE
we are going to
travel.
he won’t quit his
job.
we will buy a
house.
retireweAfter
the lotterywinsheUntil
a babyhaveweBefore
Other
information
Verb
( present)
Subject
Time
word
The verb in the time clause is often in
the present.
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22. Be Careful!
Don’t use will or will be going to in the future
time clause.
When I save enough money, I’m going to buy a car.will
X
When I save enough money, I’m going to buy a car.
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23. Before we have a baby we’ll buy a bigger house.,
Clause Order in time clause
Use a comma only when the time clause
begins the sentence.
I’m going to be an astronaut when I grow up.
Time clauses can come at the beginning or end
of sentences.
Time Clause
Time Clause
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24. Clause Order in time clause
When I finished my lunch, we played golf.
I won’t get married until I meet the right person.
As soon as we arrived at the party, they put the steaks on
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Time Clause
(past)
Time Clause
(present)
Main Clause
(past)
Main Clause
(future)
Time Clause
(past)
Main Clause
(past)

25. Time Expressions 1
Introduce the first
event
When they save money,
past
now
future
they’ll buy a new car.
when
after
not . . . until
as soon as
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26. Pair work
Put the verbs in the correct tense. Add commas
where necessary.
For example:
After he (graduate) ___ he (go) ___ to law
school.
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After he graduates, he’ll go to law school.

27. Practice 1
1. They (own) __ a house by the time they
(be) ___ married.
2. She (not/start) __ her own business until
she (get) ___ more experience.
3. As soon as he (become) __ manager he
(take) __ a vacation.
They will own a house by the time they are
married.
She won’t start her own business until she
gets more experience.
As soon as he becomes manager, he’s going
to take a vacation.
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28. Time Expressions 2
Introduce the second
event
Before he gets married,
past
now
future
he’ll find a good job.
before
until
by the time
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29. Pair work
Combine the sentences using the time word
provided. In each pair, A is the first event.
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Example:
A. The children will go to college.
B. B. She will go back to school. [as soon as]
As soon as the children go to college, she’ll go back to school.

30. Practice 2
1. A. You will finish your exams.
B. We will (not) celebrate. [until]
We won’t celebrate until you finish your exams.
2. A. My brother will buy a new suit.
B. He will go on an interview. [before]
My brother will buy a new suit before he goes on
an interview.
3. A. She will pass the driving test.
B. She will borrow the family car. [after]
After she passes the driving test, she will borrow
the family car.
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31. Pair work
Complete the sentences of the
next slides. (1-10)
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32. Practice-3
1) Kate __________________ when she fell and
broke her leg.
[ ]was skated
[ ]was skating
[ ]skated
2) I __________________ to the radio when I
heard about this terrible car
crash.
[ ]listened
[ ]was listening
[ ]was listened
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33. Practice-3
3) When the teacher __________________, the pupils
were speaking
noisily.
[ ]come in
[ ]came in
[ ]was coming in
4) The fans __________________ impatient when their
favourite star came
on the stage, at last!
[ ]were getting
[ ]was getting
[ ]got
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34. Practice-3
5) We __________________ mushrooms when a fox
suddenly ran in front
of us.
[ ]picked up
[ ]were picking up
[ ]were picked up
6) When the teacher __________________ him to
answer the question, the
little boy was looking out of the window.
[ ]was asking
[ ]asked
[ ]asks
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35. Practice-3
7) I __________________ on anglaisfacile when I
got a private message
from another member.
[ ]was working
[ ]worked
[ ]am working
8) The mother __________________ dinner when
she cut her finger.
[ ]was cooked
[ ]was cooking
[ ]cooked
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36. Practice-3
9) When her boyfriend __________________ the bell,
the young girl was
still doing her hair.
[ ]rang
[ ]rung
[ ]was ringing
10) When the police __________________ him, the
thief was rushing out of
the bank.
[ ]were arrested
[ ]was arrested
[ ]arrested
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37. Check your answer
ANSWERS:
1. was skating
2. was listening
3. came in
4. were getting
5. were picking up
6. asked
7. was working
8. was cooking
9. rang
10. arrested
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38. Home work
Write 5 sentences each using past
and future time clause.
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39. Departure
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