LEARN THIS! Future time clauses 1 We use present tenses instead of will or be going to in future time clauses after these time conjunctions: after, as soon as, by the time, immediately, in case, once, the minute, the moment, until, when I’ll write to you when I have time. NOT I’ll write to you when I’ll have time. 2 In future time clauses, we usually use the present perfect rather than the future perfect for actions that are complete in the future. I’ll phone as soon as I’ve checked in. NOT I’ll phone as soon as I’ll have checked in. 3 In future time clauses, we use the present continuous rather than the future continuous for actions that are in progress in the future. This time tomorrow I’ll be sunbathing. I’ll think of you while I’m enjoying the sun! NOT I’ll think of you while I’ll be enjoying the sun! |