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B_ Read the predictions in exercise A. Tell a partner which you think will or will not come true.

A: I don't believe number 6 is true. I won't want a robot when they become affordable.
B: Really? I think people are going to rush to the stores to get them.

3.4 Future Time Clauses: After, As Soon As, Before, Once, Until, When,
and While

1. When the action in the time clause When | finish this email, I’m leaving the office.
L IL j
happens first, use after, when, as soon as,
Time Clause Main Clause
or once. (First event) (Second event)

2. As soon as and once emphasize that the As soon as | hear from the doctor, I'll call you.
action in the time clause happens just Che doctor will call me. Then | will call you.)
before the action in the main clause.

3. When the action in the time clause I'll buy extra food before our guests arrive.
JL
L j
happens second, use before.
Main Clause Time Clause
(First event) (Second event)

work on test
4.Use until when the action in the main
clause happens up to and not after the
v

action in the time clause.
now class ends
I'm going to work on my test until class ends.
Be carefull! If the main clause is negative, | won't eat dinner until you get home.

the action in a time clause with until L Main Clause IL Time Clause J
happens first. (Second event) (First event)

5. Use when or while + present progressive I'll call you when I'm cooking dinner.
for ongoing actions that happen at the I'll call you while I’m cooking dinner.
same time as another future action.

5 Read each sentence. Circle the time clause and underline the main clause. Then write 7
above the action that will happen first and write 2 above the action that will happen second.
4
2
1. Ron will receive a bionic arm, Gs soon as it is ready.

2. Ron isn’t going to be able to hold anything until he gets his bionic arm.

3. Before he has the new arm, he will learn as much as possible about bionics.

4. As soon as Ron gets the arm, he is going to try to use it.

5. When Ron thinks about moving his fingers, his brain will send messages to his hand.

6. The fingers in his bionic arm will move after they receive the messages from his brain.

7. Until he gets his bionic arm, Ron is going to need help with his everyday tasks.

8. He will be very happy once he is able to do everyday tasks again.

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