Can I use the future after when or if?

[crystal_98]

If and when can link two parts of a sentence. We often use the present simple directly after these words, even though we are talking about the future: When I retire, I’ll travel round the world.
The same thing happens when we use before, after, until, by the time and as soon as:
I’ll phone you as soon as I arrive.
By the time we get home, it will be dark.
We can use will after when if we use when as a question word:
When will I see you again?

• Correct the mistake below.

I’ll be surprised if she will pass her exams!
-> I’ll be surprised if she passes her exams!

• More practice:

Complete the sentences below using the correct form of the verbs.

1. I you (treat) her so unfairly she’ll walk out of the job.
2. Could you phone me when (you/have) the results of the test?
3. By the time they (arrive) the match will be over.
4. If Kathy (get) in touch next week, I’ll let you know.
5. Let’s go out for a drink after we (finish) these accounts.
6. I don’t like unexpected visitors, so I hope she rings before she (arrive)!
7. You can’t drive a car in England until you (be) seventeen.
8. You (have to/retake) the exam if you (fail) it.

Thank you,
Crystal_98



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