FUTURE TIME CLAUSES & CONDITONALS
will
be going to
imperative
+
if
when
as soon as
unless
as long as
provided
in case
+
Verb in present
Main clause
IF: advice - conditional
Ex. If you see a bear, don’t run
We’ll pick you up at 3.00 if you want to.
IF = WHETHER + Will / be going to (to refer to the future)
Ex. I don’t know if you’ll like it.
He isn’t sure whether he’s going to buy a car or a motorcycle.
AS SOON AS / WHEN(sth will happen immediately after another action)
Ex. We’ll leave as soon as you arrive home.
She’ll come back when the cows come home!
AS SOON AS / WHEN + present perfect (to talk about completed actions)
Ex. We’ll leave as soon as I’ve finished (=finish)
John will show us the book when he’s concluded the last chapter
(=concluded).
UNLESS (= IF NOT) + Verb in positive
Ex. You won’t go to the party unless you pass every subject.
They’ll never accept the contratc unless we change some of its terms.
AS LONG AS / PROVIDED = IF
Ex. Provided you finish early, we’ll get there on time.
As long as you do your homework, you’ll go out tonight.
IN CASE: preparation for possible future plans
Ex. Take your umbrella in case it rains.
Give her a call in case she wants to join us.