When you go back to your country next time...

How many hours does it take to fly back to your country?

The teacher will correct the tests. He will give them back to us.

Take out the period and make one sentence.  Insert the future time words (as soon as, before, when, etc.) before one of the clauses. Then, change the verb in that clause to simple present form. (Both clauses will still have future meaning.)

1.   The teacher will correct the tests.  He will give them back to us. (as soon as)

2.   She will pay. She will get a receipt.  (after)

3.   I'll take the test.  I'll review the worksheet. (before)

4.   They will finish their meal. The busser will clear the table.  (after)

5.   He'll be able to walk better. He will have his hip operation.  (when)

6.   He will see the bill.  He will hit the ceiling. (=get very angry) (when)

7.   She is going to go back to Mexico.  She is going to stay for a month. (when)

8.   I'm not going to leave. He will get here. (until)

 9.  I will forward his email to you. I will get it.   (as soon as)

10. I'll make the corrections. The teacher will give me my paper back. (as soon as)

1.    As soon as the teacher corrects the tests, he will give them back to us.

2.    After she pays, she will get a receipt. 

3.    Before I take the test, I'll review the worksheet.

4.    After they finish their meal, the busser will clear the table. 

5.    He'll be able to walk better when he has his hip operation. 

6.    When he sees the bill, he will hit the ceiling.

7.    When she goes back to Mexico, she is going to stay for a month.

8.    I'm not going to leave until he gets here.

9.    I will forward his email to you as soon as I get it.  

10.        I'll make the corrections as soon as the teacher gives me my paper back.

Wh- Questions: Micky is exhausted today because...

Write wh- (information) questions.

1. Micky is exhausted today because he has jet leg. è

2. He just got back from Germany. è

3. There is an eight-hour time difference between here and there.

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4. When he comes back, it usually takes him about a week to start feeling normal again.

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5. Micky went there to see his brother’s new-born son.

6. His brother lives in Hamburg. è

7. Micky was there for three weeks. è

1.  Why is Micky exhausted today?

     How come Micky is exhausted today?

2.  Where (or: What country) did he just get back from?

3.  How much (or: What) time difference is there between here and there?

     or: What is the time difference between…?

4.  When he comes back, how long does it usually take him to start feeling normal again?

5.  Why did Micky go there?

     How come Micky went there?

6.  Which city does his brother live in?

7.  How many weeks was Micky was there (for)?

Exercise your mind!

1. solar
2. recycle
3. warn
4. scholarship
5. destination

6. adjust
7. hold
8. reach
9. avoid
10. run on
11. patterns

Future Time Clauses: Have you heard anything from Bob yet?

1. Look, I'll let you know as soon as he calls me.
2. As soon as I get paid, I'll send in the payment.
3. By the time you get there, there won't be any good deals left.