WHEN, BEFORE, AFTER, AS SOON AS, UNTIL

Time Clauses in English

Here are some time clauses using different conjunctions:

When + present is used to indicate future actions:

When I get home on time, I will break my fasting.

When you make tea, invite us.

When you arrive there, don’t forget to call us.

When I have finished my homework, I will go swimming.

Until is used to express a timeframe:

Until she passes her exam, she won’t hang out with her friends.

He won’t be happy until he finds any job.

Do your typing until it gets dark.

As soon as indicates immediate action after a certain event:

As soon as he comes, make him a good meal.

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