Exercises B2 : Adverbial clauses in English (answers)

These exercises focus on a classic B2 pitfall for French speakers: English never uses ‘will’ in adverbial time clauses. Put your knowledge to the test!

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the blank: time clauses

Complete each sentence by writing the correct form of the verb in brackets. Remember: no 'will' in time clauses!

1. I'll send you the report as soon as I ___ (finish) it.
2. She won't leave the office until her manager ___ (approve) the document.
3. We'll start the meeting after everyone ___ (arrive).
4. He'll call us before he ___ (board) the plane.

Correction

1. I'll send you the report as soon as I finish it.
2. She won't leave the office until her manager approves the document.
3. We'll start the meeting after everyone arrives.
4. He'll call us before he boards the plane.

Exercice 2 — Sentence transformation: avoid 'will' in time clauses

Rewrite each sentence correctly, replacing the incorrect verb form in the time clause with the right one.

1. I'll text you when I will get to the station.
2. They won't make a decision until they will receive all the data.
3. Please lock the door after you will leave the building.
4. She'll prepare her notes before she will present her findings.

Correction

1. I'll text you when I get to the station.
2. They won't make a decision until they receive all the data.
3. Please lock the door after you leave the building.
4. She'll prepare her notes before she presents her findings.

Exercice 3 — Spot and correct the error

Each sentence contains one error related to the use of 'will' in a time clause. Identify and correct it by rewriting the full sentence.

1. We'll celebrate when the project will be completed.
2. I won't sign the contract until my lawyer will review it.
3. Call me as soon as you will land at the airport.
4. He'll pack his bags before he will check out of the hotel.

Correction

1. We'll celebrate when the project is completed.
2. I won't sign the contract until my lawyer reviews it.
3. Call me as soon as you land at the airport.
4. He'll pack his bags before he checks out of the hotel.