Adverb clauses of Time

Adverb clause of time

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate adverb.

1. He always takes a bath ............................... he  goes  to bed.

a) before

b) after

c) when

2. Will you wait here ...................................... I am ready?

a) unless

b) until

c)  till

3. I was not at home ........................................ he came to see me.

a) when

b) whenever

c) before

4. Do not disturb me ...................................... I  am  busy  with  my work.

a) until

b) if

c) when

5. ..................................... she   finished  that  project, she  started  working  on the next.

a) As soon as

b) As long as

c) As far as

6. ........................................... I have  finished  my  work, I will accompany you to the park.

a) After

b) Afterwards

c) As soon as

7. ....................................... I think of her, my eyes get misty.

a) Whenever

b) Ever

c) Whatever

8. I will start ...................................... I am ready.

a) when

b) whenever

c) as soon as

9. I will not go ..................................... I get my money back.

a) until

b) unless

c) before

10. I have known my best friend  ------     she was  ten years old.

1. since
2. when
3. while

11. A black cat ran across the road as I was driving my  car  to work this morning.

a) when

b) as

c) before

12.  Be sure to reread your composition for errors ------  you  give it to the teacher tomorrow.

a) after

b) before

c) when

Answers

1. He always takes a bath before he goes to bed.
2. Will you wait here until I am ready?
3. I was not at home when he came to see me.
4. Do not disturb me when I am busy with my work.
5. As soon as she finished that project, she started working on the next.
6. After I have finished my work, I will accompany you to the park.
7. Whenever I think of her, my eyes get misty.
8. I will start when I am ready. (NOT I will start when I will be ready.
9. I will not go until I get my money back. (NOT I will not go until I will get my money back.)
10.                      I have known my best friend since she was ten years old.
11.                      A black cat ran across the road as I was driving my car to work this morning.
12.                      Be sure to reread your composition for errors before you give it to the teacher tomorrow.