Adverb Clauses of Time

An adverb clause of time shows when something happens.  It is usually introduced by time adverbs, such as: before, after, as, when, while, until, as soon as, since, no sooner than, as long as etc. Note that all adverb clauses are subordinate clauses. They cannot stand on their own and must be attached to an independent clause.

 The examples given below.

• I always take a bath before I go to bed.
• Will you wait here until I am ready?
• I was not at home when he came to see me.
• Do not disturb me when I am busy with my work.
• As soon as she finished that project, she started working on the next.
• After I have finished my work, I will accompany you to the park.

Tense

If you are talking about something that is yet to happen in the future, use a present tense in the adverb clause and a future tense in the main clause.