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Present Simple is used in complex sentences in subordinate clause after WHILE, BEFORE, AFTER, AS SOON AS, TILL, UNTIL.

  • I’ll stay there until they come.
  • He’ll have a party after he passes all his exams.
  • Millie will definitely read all those books while she is on holiday.
  • Before I leave you we’ll drink one for the road.
  • I’ll get hold of this mansion as soon as she dies.
Emaleth_, 1047 days ago 0
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In a complex sentence we use the Present Simple Tense in the if- and when-clause if the Future Tense was used in the main clause.

  • If she comes it will be a big scandal.
  • When I go shopping I shall buy some food.
  • We’ll be late if we don’t hurry up.
  • I’ll invite Jill to the party when I send her an e-mail message tomorrow morning. 
Emaleth_, 1047 days ago 0
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