Time clauses

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1 When it (get) dark we'll have to stop. We can't work in the dark.
2 Go on till you (come) to a square with a statue in the middle; then turn left and
you'll find the theatre on your right.
3 Immediately the train (stop) we'll jump out.
4 I'll help you with your homework as soon as I (do) my own.
5 He was determined to keep the two dogs apart because he knew that the moment
they (see) one another they'd start barking.
6 I know the coat's unfashionable but I'm not going to throw it away.
I'll keep it till that style (come) into fashion again.
7 Tourist: Can we get to the top of the tower?
Guide: Yes, but be careful when you (go) up because the steps are very uneven.
8 Tourist (puffing up the steps): I'll be glad when I (get) to the top!
Guide: When you (see) the view you'll be glad you made the effort.
9 Mother (to child setting out for school): When you (come) to the main road
remember to stop and look both ways before you (cross).
10 'Give this letter to your teacher as soon as you (arrive) at school,' said his mother.

'All right,' said the boy, running out.

'I bet it will still be in his pocket when he (get) home tonight,' said his father.
11 Tom: I'm going to New York by sea. I'm leaving tomorrow.
Jack: I'm going by air. When I (sit) in my comfortable plane I'll think of you tossing
about on a stormy sea.
Tom: When I (walk) about the deck enjoying the fresh air and blue sea I'll think of
you shut up in a flying box and seeing nothing.
12 But there's someone in the phone box! You can't rush in and grab the receiver.
You'll have to wait till he (finish).
13 The ladder looks a bit unsteady. ~
Yes, but before he (start) working he will tie the top end to the tree.
14 The house won't be entirely mine until I (pay) off the mortgage.
15 You'll find that the staff will clock in very punctually but that they won't do any
work till the boss (arrive).
16 When I (work) here for fifteen years I'll be entitled to a pension.
17 When you (do) the bedrooms, remember to sweep under the beds.
18 When you (do) all the upstairs rooms, come down and give me a hand with the
lunch.
19 Mother to child: I won't let you watch TV until you (finish) your supper.
20 We'll talk business when we (have) dinner, but not during dinner

Key answer
1 gets
2 come
3 stops
4 have done
5 saw
6 comes
7 go/are going
8 get; see
9 come, cross
10 arrive; gets
11 am sitting; am walking
12 has finished/finishes
13 starts 14 have paid/pay
15 arrives
16 have worked
17 do/are doing
18 have done
19 have finished
20 have had