This presentation is to make a review of the adverbial clauses of time applying owr knowledge in some activities.

1. ADVERBIAL
CLAUSES OF TIME
Interchange 2 Unit 8
Arvizu Elias L. Sofia

2. Introduction
◦ In this presentation we are going to talk about the adverbial clauses of time and
the conjunctions that the students need to make the structure.
◦ The students already saw this topic in class, that is why this is just a brief review.

3. Objective
At the end of this review, the student will be able to identify the adverbial clauses
of time easier in different sentences.
The student will apply their knowledge about the topic through some activities
they have to complete in a separate piece of paper and hand in (in class).

4. Adverbial Clauses
Adverb clauses provide additional information about how something is done.
All clauses contain a subject and a verb
Introduced by subordinating conjunctions.
When an adverb clause begins the sentence, use a comma to separate the two clauses but when the adverb
clause finishes the sentence, there is no need for a comma.

5. These clauses begin with conjunctions such
as..
When : means at that moment, at that time.
Before : means 'before that moment.
After : means 'after that moment.
While : mean 'during that time.
By the time : expresses the idea that one event has been completed
before another.
Until (till) : express 'up to that time‘.
Since : means 'from that time'
The first (second, third…) : means 'that specific time'

6. Examples:
When: She was making the dinner when I arrived.
Before: We will make an “altar” before evening.
After: Mary was ready after I arrived.
While: He surprised her with flowers while she was distracted.
By the time: We started the Paty by the time Tom knocked the door.
Until: We waited until 12 to hug each other.
Since: I celebrate Christmas at my grandma’s house since I was a baby
The first (second. Third…): I drank wine for the first time last year

7. Activity
◦ Directions: Complete the following sentences. Please rewrite the whole sentence. Punctuate carefully. Pay
special attention to verb tense usage.
◦ Since I came to....
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◦ Just as I was falling asleep last night....
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◦ I'll help you with your homework as soon as I....
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◦ I was late. By the time I got to the airport....
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8. ◦ One of my friends gets nervous every time....
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◦ I will be here until I....
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◦ ...as long as I live.
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◦ Once summer comes...
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◦ Just before I...
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◦ I have been in ...for.... By the time I leave, I ...
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9. Activity 2
◦ Directions: Combine the ideas by using either as soon as or once. (As soon as and once basically have the same meaning.
but as soon as is more immediate..
◦ The taxi will get here in five minutes or so. Then we can leave for the airport.
As soon as the taxi gets here, we can leave for the airport.
◦ The rice will be done in about ten minutes. Immediately after that, we can eat.
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◦ First, I have to graduate. Then I can return home.
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◦ Spring will come and the weather will be nice again. Then we can start playing tennis every morning before class.
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◦ My roommate walked into the room. Immediately, I knew that something was wrong.
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◦ Your English will get better. Then you will begin to feel more comfortable living in the United States.
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