STRUCTURE 2

EXPRESSING THE FUTURE IN TIME CLAUSE

 When + subject + verb = a time clause

v  Will or be going to is NOT used in a time clause. The meaning of the clause is future, but the simple present tense is used. A time clause begins with such words as when, before, after, as soon as, until, while and includes a subject and a verb. The time clause can come either at the beginning of the sentence or in the second part of the sentence. Example:

a)    Bob will come soon. When Bob comes, we will see him.

b)    Linda is going to leave soon. Before she leaves, she is going to finish her work.

c)    I will get home at 5:30. After I get home, I will eat dinner.

d)    The taxi will arrive soon. As soon as it arrives, we’ll be able to leave for the airport.

e)    They are going to come soon. I’ll wait here until they come.

v  Sometimes the present progressive is used in a time clause to express an activity that will be in second part the future. Example:

a)    While I am traveling in Europe next year, I’m going to save money by staying in youth hostels.

v  Occasionally, the present perfect is used in a time clause, as in ‘’I will go to bed after I finish my work’’ and ‘’I will to bed after I have finished my work’’. For two example have the same meaning. The present perfect in the time clause emphasizes the completion of the act before the other act occurs in the future.

Ok guys now we to exercise ya…….!

Exercise 1. Expressing the future in time clauses

Directions: Find the time clause in each sentence. Draw brackets […] around it and underline the verb in the time clause. Identify and discuss the use of verb tenses.

1.    We’ll be here [when you arrive tomorrow].

2.    [After the rain stops], I’m going to sweep the front porch.

3.    I’m going to start making dinner before [my wife gets home from work today].

4.    I’m going to wait right here [until Jessica comes].

5.    [As soon as the war is over], there will be great joy throughout the land.

6.    Right now the tide is low, but[ when the tide comes in, the ship will leave the harbor].

7.    [While I’m driving to work tomorrow], I’m going to listen to my Greek language tapes.

Exercise 2. Expressing the future in time clauses

Direction: Use will/be going to or the simple present. (in this exercise, both will and be going to are possible when a future tense is necessary, with little or no difference in meaning).

1.    Peter is going to leave in half an hour. He (finish)will finish/is going to finish all of his work before he (leave) leave.

2.    I’ll get home around six. When I (get) will get home, I (call) am going to call Sharon.

3.    I’m going to watch a TV program at nine, but before I (watch) am going to watch the program, I (write) write a letter to my parent.

4.    Gary will come soon. I (wait) will wait here until he (come) come.

5.    I’m sure it will stop raining soon. As soon as the rain (stop) will stop, I (walk) walk to the store to get some film.

USING THE PRESENT PROGRESSIVE AND THE SIMPLE PRESENT TO EXPRESS FUTURE TIME

1. PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

The present progressive may be used to express future time when the idea of the sentence concerns a planned event or definite intention.

(COMPARE: A verb such as rain is not used in the present progressive to indicate future time because rain is not a planned event.)

A future meaning for the present progressive tense is indicated either by future time words in the sentence or by the context.

For example:

a)My wife has an appointment with a doctor. She is seeing Dr. north next Tuesday.

b)Sam has already made his plans. He is leaving at noon tomorrow.

c)A: What are you going to do this afternoon?

   B: After lunch I am meeting a friend of mine. We

       are going shopping. Would you like to come along?

2. SIMPLE PRESENT

The simple present can also be used to express future time in a sentence concerning event that are on a definite schedule or timetable. These sentences usually contain future time words. Only a few verb are used in this way: e.g., open, close, begin, end, start, finish, arrive, leave, come, return.

For example:

a.The museum opens at ten tomorrow morning

b.Classes begin next weks

c.Jhon’s plane arrives at 6:05 p.m. next Monday

Exercise  1. Using the present progressive and simple present to express future time

Directions: Indicate the meaning expressed the italicized verbs by writing in the future, now, or habitually in the blanks.

1.      I am taking four courses next semester.                                   in the future                      

2.      I am taking four courses this semester .                                   now                         

3.      Students usually take four courses every semester.                    habitually                   

4.      I’ll mail this letter at the corner when I take Susan home.            in the future               

5.      My brother’s birthday is next week. I am giving him a sweater.      in the future            

6.      Shhh. The broadcaster is giving the latest news about the crisis   now               

       in England. I want to     hear what she’s saying .

7.      When I graduate, I’m going to return home.                               in the future                    

8.      When students graduate, they receive diplomas.                        habitually                    

9.      I’m tired. I going to bed early tonight.                                       in the future                        

10.   When I’m in New York, I’m going to visit the Museum of Modern     in the future        

Art.

Exercise 2. Using the present progressive to express future time.

Directions: Use the present progressive to complete the sentence. Use any verb that makes sense.

1.    A: How about going across the stress for a cup of coffee?

B: I can’t. I am meeting Jennifer at the library at 5:00.

2.    A:Why are you in such a hurry?

B: I have to be at the airport in an hour. I am flying the 4 o’clock plane to New York. I have an important meeting there tomorrow.

3.    A: We got an invitation in the mail from Ron and Maureen. They are spending a dinner party next Saturday evening. Do you want to go ? I’d like to.

B: Sure. I always enjoy spending time with them. Let’s call and tell them we are going.

4.    A: Your cough sounds terrible! You should see a doctor.

B: I know. It just won’t go away. I am meeting Dr. Murray later this afternoon.

5.    A: Have you seen Jackie?

B: She just left. She has some shopping to do, and then she is going To the health club for her yoga class. She should be back around 4:30.

6.    A:Where are you and your family going for your vacation this summer?

B: Ontario.

A: Are you planning to fly?

B: No, we are not so we can take our time and enjoy the scenery.

7.    A: We’re going to a soccer match next week.

B: Who are going to a soccer?

A: A team from Brazil and a team from Argentina. It ought to be a really exciting game.

8.    A: I see you’re smoking. I thought you stopped last month.

B: I  did. I don’t know why l started again. I am trying again tomorrow, and this time I mean it.