Time clauses with before, unless, when, while, as soon as, as long as, provided that
After when, as soon as, before, while, unless, as long as and provided that we use the present tense (not will). Ill stay with Jake when I go to London next week. As soon as I get my exam results, Im going on holiday. Before I go out tonight, I have to finish this essay. While Im away, Pennys going to look after my dog. I wont be able to buy a car unless I find a job soon. Ill come with you as long as I don't have to drive. Youll pass your exam provided that you do enough revision. 1 Choose the correct words. 1 You cant go to the party unless / as long as you wear fancy dress. 2 Ill go out for a meal provided that / unless you pay. 3 They can have a party as long as / unless there isnt too much noise. 4 Well play football tomorrow provided that / unless it isnt raining. 5 Were going to Seville in July as long as / unless Mandy changes her mind. 6 Ill lend you the money as long as / unless you promise to pay me back. 7 Ill be there at eight oclock unless / as long as the train isnt late. 8 We wont be able to get into the flat provided that / unless we find our keys. 9 Hes going to get a job as soon as / while he leaves school. 10 I saw a strange girl as long as / while I was waiting for the bus.
2 Complete the advertisement with the correct words. Skydiving for beginners! Ever wanted to jump out of plane at 10,000 metres? 1_______________ youre over eighteen and under sixty, you can. Skydive offers parachute courses for beginners. you are fit and healthy, you could be jumping from a plane in just two days.
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3 Combine the sentences using the words in brackets. Ill tell Sue the news. Ill see her this evening. (when) Ill tell Sue the news when I see her this evening. 1 Rob will phone us. Hell arrive. (as soon as) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 2 Ill get ready. Youll decide where to go. (while) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 3 Hell let you see the painting. Hell finish it tomorrow. (when) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 4 Lets do something. Itll be too late. (before) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 5 Tim will fail his driving text. He must practise more. (unless) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
