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Verbs

8 'Is that your new stereo?'
'Yes, but it doesn't work. 1 to take it back to the shop.

9 I think the exam be quite easy.
10 'I see Hannah and Peter together a lot.'
'Yes. They get married.'
11 You probably have a really good time.
12 The dog looks ill. I think it be sick.

13 What (you) do this weekend?
14 I see a late-night horror film at the Odeon.
15 You don't have to walk: T give you a lift.

16 I've had enough of this job. I leave.
17 Of course we help you.

53 when + Present Simple to describe the future

FORM

when + present simple future simple
When
As soon as
Before I see him. T'll phone you.
After
If / Unless

USE
The present simple is used in clauses of time and condition (after when,
as soon as, if, etc.) to refer to the future.

until is similar:
future simple + until + present simple

I'll wait until I see him.

Notes
• Note the use of the present simple above:
(NOT When I'll see him I'll phone you.)
(NOT I'II wait until I'll see him.)
• The present perfect can also be used with when, etc: I'll speak to you when I've finished.
• Going to or the imperative can be used, when appropriate, instead of the future simple:
I've decided what to do. I'm going to talk to him when he gets here. Phone me when
he arrives.

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