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Unit 2B Future Time Clauses and Conditionals S

The document provides information and examples about using future time clauses in English. It discusses using present tense verbs after time expressions like "as soon as", "when", "until", "unless", "provided", "as long as", "in case", and "before". It also explains the difference between "if" and "in case". Examples are given to illustrate the meaning and usage of "unless", "as long as", and "provided". The document then provides exercises for learners to practice using future time clauses.

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Unit 2B Future Time Clauses and Conditionals S

The document provides information and examples about using future time clauses in English. It discusses using present tense verbs after time expressions like "as soon as", "when", "until", "unless", "provided", "as long as", "in case", and "before". It also explains the difference between "if" and "in case". Examples are given to illustrate the meaning and usage of "unless", "as long as", and "provided". The document then provides exercises for learners to practice using future time clauses.

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LANGUAGE REFERENCE:

I will be ready as soon as I have a shower.


We will be watching the Cup Final when you arrive.
We are not going to go out until the rain has stopped.
I am not going to work overtime unless I am paid.
I am going to work overtime provided I am paid.
You can do anything as long as you don’t stop believing.
Do you have a plan B in case you have an emergency?

 We use future time clauses to talk about future possibilities, plans or to give advice.
 Use a present tense after time expressions (as soon as, when, until, unless, provided,
as long as, in case, before, after).
 We can normally use will, be going to (and other future forms) or the imperative in
the main clause.
 We use in case when we do something in order to be ready for future situations or
problems. Compare the use of if and in case:

I’ll take a ticket if it is cold = I won’t take one if it is not cold.


I’ll take a jacket in case it is cold = I will take a jacket anyway because it might be cold.

TIP:
Unless means if not. The verb after unless is usually positive.
You won’t know unless you try.
You won’t be in time unless you run.

TIP: As long as and provided are similar to only if


We will come with you provided / as long as you are on time = We will come only if you are on time.
= We won’t come if you are not on time.

PART A
I got woken up today by my daughter screaming, “Dad, dad … it’s snowing, it’s snowing!”
She just couldn’t believe it. She kept asking me to go out but I told her she could go out and
play provided she wore her gloves and jacket. We decided not to send her to school until it
stopped snowing. It was very surprising because it hasn’t snowed here for nearly fifteen
years. As soon as we had our breakfast we started to make a snowman in the yard. We used
dried cranberries for the eyes and a carrot for the nose.
It was, chaos, though for people going to work. The highway was closed in some parts due to
the heavy snow. The mayor warned everyone not to go out unless there is an absolute
necessity. The weather was freezing and we went inside after making the snowman in case
we got sick. We tried to order some Chinese food for lunch but the restaurant manager told
us they cannot deliver food as long as it snows. We were stuck in our house for another day
but the snow started to thaw two days later. As soon as the roads were open, we sent our
daughter to school.

What does each sentence mean? Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. She could go out and play provided she wore her gloves and jacket.
a. The little girl is not allowed to go out without wearing gloves and jacket.
b. The little girl is allowed to go out without wearing her gloves and jacket.

2. We decided not to send her to school until it stopped snowing.


a. They will not send her to school later.
b. They will send her to school later.

3. As soon as we had our breakfast we started to make a snowman.


a. They had breakfast and waited a little before they went out.
b. They had breakfast and they went out immediately.

4. The mayor warned everyone not to go out unless there is an absolute necessity.
a. The mayor asked people to go out only if it is a requirement.
b. The mayor asked people to go out only if it becomes very difficult to leave the
house.

5. We went inside after making the snowman in case we got sick.


a. They went inside because they got sick.
b. They went inside because they were afraid of getting sick.

6. The restaurant manager told us they cannot deliver food as long as it snows.
a. It was impossible for them to bring our food before it stopped snowing.
b. It was impossible for them to bring our food after it stopped snowing.

PART B

Complete the sentence with a time expression from the list.

after as soon as before if in case (2) unless until when as long as

1. I will call you ____________________ I get back from my holiday.


2. He is going to pack his suit case _________________he goes to bed.
3. They’re setting off early ____________________there is traffic.
4. Sophie will be leaving work early tomorrow _________________ her boss needs her.
5. I’m meeting an old friend ________________ I go to London.
6. I’ll call you ___________________ I find out my results.
7. _______________ I’m late tomorrow, start the meeting without me.
8. Lily will pack some sandwiches __________________we get hungry.
9. They will play in the park _________________ it gets dark.
10. We will be safe _______________ we stay together.

PART C

In pairs, complete each sentence to make some useful safety tips.

1 Don’t let children play near a swimming pool unless ______________________________

2 Never leave a dog locked up in a car if __________________________________________

3 Keep a first aid kit in your house in case _________________________________________

4 You shouldn’t leave children alone in the house until _______________________________

5 Always unplug electrical appliances (e.g. hairdryer) as soon as _______________________

6 Always keep your medicine in a safe place in case _________________________________

7 Don’t allow strangers into your house as long as __________________________________

8 If you are frying something and the oil catches fire _________________________________

Adapted from New English File, Clive Oxenden & Christina Latham Koenig, Oxford University
Press, Special Edition.

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